Kilon Sparkles…Bobo Omotayo’s Must Read Book “London Life, Lagos Living” is Out Now!
Posted on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 2:17 PMBy BellaNaija.com
As the year winds slowly to an end and the evenings start to get darker, there are few things we look forward to more than the new season’s fashion and the start of new TV shows. The influx of lookbooks, autumn reads and coffee-table tomes are other highlights of the month of November onwards; and to get all three types of books in one is a phenomenon which rarely occurs. So when we heard of a new R&B-published hardback – London Life, Lagos Living – we were so excited.
Bobo Omotayo
London Life, Lagos Living is penned by Nigerian author, Bobo Omotayo. The book was borne out of a series of short stories written for his column here on BellaNaija under the moniker ‘The Renaissance Man’. The book is a collection of these stories, musings and more. It documents his experiences – work, life, love and social circles in two contrasting but equally cosmopolitan cities; and comes complete with a glossary providing definitions of slang and other colloquial sayings, specific to both London and Lagos.
The book is peppered with an array of art, illustration and photography courtesy of a handful of international artists, photographers and illustrators such as Karo Akpokiere, Osione Itegboje, Gbolahan Adams and Folarin Shasanya and reflects Bobo’s love of these and other creative mediums.
London Life, Lagos Living is one of unique offering; a rare coffee-table style book with sharp and witty written content, full of several laugh-out-loud moments whilst also being aesthetically pleasing thanks to the assortment of eye-catching yet thought-provoking images. In a nutshell, this is one book that can be read in one sitting; read in part or simply flicked through, time and time again.
The book is out now in all major bookshops (including Silverbird and The Palm’s Hub Media store in Nigeria) and other selected retail outlets. For a full listing of stocklists, kindly go to the website www.kilonsparkles.com. If you live abroad, you can order on Amazon (US & UK).
There will be book readings across the country throughout the month of November starting with X.O. Wine Stores on the 18th of November 2011 and The Lifehouse on the 25th of November 2011 both in Lagos.
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where do we buy it
I am proud of you dude… I love seeing young people leaving their footprint in the world, now you can say that you authored a book… I love it!
On a side note, who the heck wrote this article, You should proofread before you publish things on the web… (What a mess!!!)
Thanks for cleaning up the article….:)
And to those complaining about the price, I am sure it’s because of the volume printed, I am sure that they did not print as much copies as the Obama book etc etc, so obviously the price will be higher.. Support my dude!!!..:)
yay!!!!! now to get the book!
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Gbam, first o.
dannit Bims..u beat me to it.
I am in the UK and there is no way I will be paying £16.80 for a book from an unknown. Even Obama’s book is £5.80. Kilon sparkles sounds funny but I am very put off by the price. Good luck to the author.
True. but considering that i have read his articles I might decide to spend. But seriously Bobo, look at that price o. Haba!
Yeah, where can we find it locally?
I just went on Amazon.co.uk to purchase and it’s approximately £17 + delivery. That’s a bit expensive Bobo…IMO
seventeen kini? nah mate!
I just found it on Amazon, but tried to see if I could have a glimpse at a page or two, just to know if it’s worth purchasing but couldn’t. I am the kind of person that likes reading a few pages before buying any book, so I think the guy’s team that are promoting the book should give us something they think will get us hooked rather than just a front cover.
I think it is nice to see young people taking up writing again in our dear country. And I love the idea of book readings in some cities. Judging from how things catch on in Nigeria, who knows, penning books might just about catch on with our youth like music and movies!!
the book sounds interesting and like other readers said. I enjoy reading books that I can catch a glimpse of it. Can you reduce the price for the readers in the United States? I promise you we would be buying your book in bulk…love the book cover so far, something tells me this is going to be an interesting read for me and my girlfriends. LOVE it
My people, if you want to read excerpts of the book, it’s right here on BN. All the Related Posts links to the Friday Track which is part of what the book comprises of.
Great job Bobo!
No Kindle version? it would be awesome if there was an Amazon Kindle version..
Congrats Bobo!!!! and Yay for Karo and Osione!!!! Go guys!!!
The price has chased me away oh Bobo! and look at me ready with my card to purchase.
Wouldn’t mind buying it, maybe not now, let a used version come up, cos new copies of books like Purple Hibiscus, The Secret Lives of Baba Shegi’s Wives, I do not come to you by chance etc are around 6pounds and below except that is not your category!
Is it that you all can’t read. The price on Amazon is FOR HARDBACK. Not paperback. Come on people, get real. This is not too much to ask for, and stop the whole Obama/Chimamanda comparisons, the book is not just text. It’s a coffee table styled book.
is Bobo Omotayo the former blogger ‘Naija Fine boy’
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Congrats Bobo, I look forward to reading the read. And maybe I’ll host you on my blog during your tour. Well done.
This is nice! would be buying and giving my reviews
i bought mine on amazon for £13.50 including delivery on amazon,looking forward to reading it regardless of the price.
This sounds like a really good read plus I love the cover. Will definitely be adding this to my wish list.
Love the title Bobo! Well Done…shall make it to the readings to get my autographed copy…..:)
Just bought my copy! Tickled pink!!!! Cant wait for lunch
Bobo! £ 17 or £20 Im buying it…. Well done bruv, looking forward to picking up a copy ! Muah xxx
Love your articles, great job! Will try to get a copy.
Osione is super talented men ..!!! . great job bobo!
Wooooop go Osi-one!
got my book delivered today, haven’t read it yet but i’d say the book is well worth the money, hardback, illustrative and glossy. love it
Very very impress….may the good grant you long life to continue your good will!
For those in the US, it is $27.94 on Amazon plus shipping. I will wait to read it.
fantastic read…. started yesterday and didnt move till i was done. Book well written. Job well done. plus really did crack me up.
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quite a dope dope book!