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Final Approach

My Father and Other Turbulence

Mark Blackburn

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English
Claret Press
02 November 2023
Final Approach charts the turbulent flightpath between a jetsetting father and a planespotting son.

The 1970s were the final gasp of the Golden Age of Flying. Mark Blackburn grew up amidst this fuel-guzzling splendour, with airports his playground of choice. He came to adulthood well-heeled and well-travelled. However, he had to contend with his multimillionaire father.

Luxury cars. Private planes. Racing stables. Foreign Mistresses.

Paranoia, bullying and power plays.

At the centre was the inescapable pull of the father.

Half memoir and half travelogue, wrapped in an ode to planespotting, this is one man’s journey to break free.

It’s the trip of a lifetime. Take your seat and buckle up for take-off.
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Imprint:   Claret Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 190mm,  Width: 120mm, 
Weight:   174g
ISBN:   9781910461747
ISBN 10:   1910461741
Pages:   180
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Mark, the oldest of four children, arrived in London during the heyday of punk to study at the LSE. Sundry abortive attempts at stardom followed: a stand-up comedian, actor and musician.After a successful career as a shoe-seller, Mark left London and now lives in Somerset, England, doingwhat he loves best - writing. Dame Margaret Drabble selected Mark as runner-up in the Interact Ruth Rendell Short Story Prize, saying how much she loved and related to his story, The Wall. He was also shortlisted for the 2022 TLC Pen Factor Pitch Prize.Mark has had other short stories, poetry, nonfiction publishing in print and online. He is the author of two children's books. When he isn't writing, he may well be found under the bonnet of an old car trying to coax it back to life on a classic car rally.

Reviews for Final Approach: My Father and Other Turbulence

"""Excellent - moving and engaging and really original - there is nothing like this."" Lara Feigel, writer, reviewer and professor at Kings College London ""Mark has a clear and clean, unfussy writing style - a very good idea for a book."" Colin Grant, author of Negro with a Hat ""Final Approach is a beautiful and tender work."" Shaun Levin, A3 Press ""A delightful blast from the past."" Isabel Costello, The Literary Sofa"


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