An Intimate History of Furry Pals

This post honours my beloved pets: Bella and Bobby, my two cats, one of whom tragically ate cement. And Fizz, my mother’s cat, who came to live with us after she passed in 2020. During my cancer treatment, Fizz became my devoted companion.

Valentine's Day. By Marc Garrett, from his book Feral class. 2025.

A Feral Class Valentine’s Day

It was Valentine’s Day, and I was about fifteen. I fancied Lucy North, who was the same age as me … More

A Reliant Robin Adventure to Cornwall

At about fourteen years old, I began hanging around with a school friend, Derek Shroud. He was an odd character, … More

Two New Reviews of Feral Class.

The reception to my forthcoming book has been a profound source of hope. Despite the challenges of connecting in a … More

I’m not a terrorist, I’m feral class

I am currently compiling a collection of critical responses to my book, Feral Class, including articles, reviews, and other commentary. This collection now includes a recent post by Cassie Thornton on her Substack, in which she reflects on writing the book’s foreword.

A Story from the Feral Class

Every now and then, this is where I’ll explore what Feral Class means to me, as both a working-class identity and a shared experience. Most posts will weave together personal reflections and responses to questions about my work.

The Genie

Extract from the chapter ‘My Dad, Me and the Genie’ in my forthcoming book, ‘Feral Class’. Image. The Genie. Drawing by Marc Garrett on A4. 2024.

Living the Proposition – Art Worlding and The Hologram

We need to build on, reevaluate, and relearn from the already progressive and insightful enrichments that art, technology and activism have generously produced and given us through the years – into more personalised, informed, shared, grounded disruptions.

Interviews with Working Class Autodidacts Practising in the Field of Media Art, and Activist Art Culture

Interviews with Working-class Autodidacts Practising in the Field of Media Art, and Activist Art Culture. Introduction This paper draws from … More

Hack Value (Draft 2013)

(This is a draft of Hack Value – it will be updated and extended with more text and edits very … More