Time for New Dreams

Explore the extraordinary imagination of Booker Prize-winner and visionary author Ben Okri – one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary literature.

‘A single line can lead the mind to terraces of contemplation. Naturally it depends on the line and the view…’

This is a collection of exquisitely crafted essays by Ben Okri, exploring diverse themes such as childhood and creativity, beauty, censorship, art and politics.

These are responses to the world and the times we live in. They ask unsettling questions. They provoke thoughts and make us dream.

‘Profound and enchanting’ The Times
‘Grapples with deep, elemental issues’ Granta