# Event Details - **Event Name**: MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to hear Brandon discuss his latest novel, Minor Black FiguresAbout this EventWe are so excited to welcome Brandon Taylor to Blackwell's to hear him discuss his latest novel Minor Black Figures; the story of a gay Black painter navigating the worlds of art, desire, and creativity. Brandon will be in conversation with Simon Savidge. Doors: 6.30pm, Start: 6.45pmTickets are £4 or admission is free when purchasing a Book & Ticket option or a copy of the book in store ahead of the event.About the book:Wyeth is a newcomer to New York, a young Black painter who is trying to find his place in the contemporary Manhattan art scene. He shares a studio with his friends and earns money working for a gallery and an art restorer but he's struggling with his portrait painting, unable to truly capture the life of his subjects.Then he meets Keating, a white former priest struggling with his faith. The two men seemingly have nothing in common, and yet Keating shows Wyeth how to see the world anew. But as the men grow closer, the differences between them become more stark, until Wyeth and Keating must decide what they are willing to risk - for art and for love.About the author:Brandon Taylor is the author of the novels The Late Americans and Real Life, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, and named a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and a Science + Literature Selected Title by the National Book Foundation. His collection Filthy Animals, a national bestseller, was awarded The Story Prize and shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize. He lives in New York City.If you cannot make the event but would like a dedicated copy of the book, please email events.manchester@blackwell.co.uk or call us on 0161 274 3331.Our event format is usually a 45 minute discussion between the author and interviewer, followed by a chance for audience members to ask questions. There will be the opportunity to get your book signed/dedicated after the event. Events are a brilliant opportunity to discover new books, meet authors and likeminded readers and learn something new.Support your local bookshop and help us keep the Manchester literary scene vibrant and exciting. You can follow us on Eventbrite and social media (@BlackwellsMCR) to keep up to date on upcoming events. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/minor-black-figures-brandon-taylor-in-conversation-with-simon-savidge/100001986893488911 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 4, max: 18.99, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blackwell's Bookshop - **lat**: 53.4674813 - **long**: -2.2362066 - **full address**: Blackwell's Bookshop, 146 Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/786ae4c64151f6fac85754e176262f846e5c7a465e133f317f0c34e6256f7216-rimg-w1200-h600-dce6e6e6-gmir.jpg?v=1775735238 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge being held? - **A:** MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop, 146 Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge? - **A:** Ticket prices for MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge range from GBP 4 to GBP 19 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 4AvailableBook & TicketGBP 19Available - **Q**: Who is organizing MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge? - **A:** MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge is organized by Blackwell's Manchester. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MINOR BLACK FIGURES: Brandon Taylor in conversation with Simon Savidge is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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