Tommorow (Thursday 17th November) at 10pm, the amazing Harry K will be talking crap about Now or Never! and our Porn For Prisoners campaign on Spyder's Punk Show on Reel Rebels Radio

Now or Never! and digital rights activists  The Electric Heretics have found themselves in possesion of the misplaced CVs of  all of the applicants standing for election as a Norwich South New Labour candidate, following their discovery in a bin in the centre of Norwich - including that of David Rowntree, the drummer from Blur. To read the letter that was sent to the candidates and the subsequent press release, check out  Now Or Never! & The Electric Heretics Have Got a File on You . We'll leave  you to make your own entertainment with the pun potential about having No Distance Left To Run, drumming up support, living in a very big house in the country and the like, and cannot express how fucking gutted we are that it wasn't food-fiddler Alex James from Blur that fell foul of poor shredding protocol , therefore meaning we couldn't use the term Wiki-Leeks at any point.

Following the positive feedback we've been recieving about Paul Knight's article on this Summer's London riots, we've prematurely published Thatcher's Grandchildren in our online articles  - if you'd like to read it , and other equally fabulous musings,  in their original paper form, then pick up a copy of Issue 20 from our shop

Yesterday the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo named the Prophet Muhammad as editor-in-chief for the next issue, to be titled "Sharia Hebdo" - and today the Paris based offices of the magazine were destroyed in a petrol bomb.  Presumably, although no-one has of yet taken credit for the attack, the two incidents are not unrelated - but whatever the motivation for the attack, it must have been with great sadness that the editor-in-chief said,  "We no longer have a newspaper. All our equipment has been destroyed or has melted." Thankfully no injuries have been reported, and we send solidarity  to all those at Charlie Hebdo, who have worked since the 1960's to uphold the principles of free speech and a truly free press, whilst embodying the French tradition of political satire.

So Now or Never! now has an ill advised drinking club  - apparently it's a "monthly social get together for like minded folk to drink and shoot the shit.  These are not meetings, although we hope ideas discussed may have the opportunity to develop. "  Whatever - sounds like a ridiculous plan that can only end in disaster, but hey. Everyone's welcome (that's such bullshit, loads of people are in no way welcome) and it on the 1st Sunday of each month, 1pm at Marzano (the Forum Millenium Library, Norwich). So the first one is this Sunday, 6th November for you fuckwits who can't read a calendar. For more (or less, to be honest) information, join our Facebook group

Whilst we're at it, the details of this months Movie Night are now up, so if the thought of hanging around looking dubious drinking in close proximity to both the cop shop and the childrens library doesn't float your boat, maybe come and watch some rancid films instead.

Well it's here. It's finally fucking here, the issue that was the straw that nearly broke the camel's fucking back - yup, issue 20 of Now or Never! eagerly awaits your hot little hands, so off you trot and buy the fucking thing.

And on that chirpy cheerful note, here at Now or Never! we're struggling somewhat, time is tight, money's even tighter - too tight to mention, in fact, the future ain't all that bright so we ain't wearing shades, etc etc. We've therefore been throwing around the notion that we may have to become annual publication, perhaps change format to a yearly book, or rob a bank - we're not sure which yet. Your thoughts, views, ideas and money are welcome as always, contact us if you have any input, donate if you want to put forward the kind of input we'd actually appreciate. Those of you with a subscription fret not, you'll actually come out of any changes better off, you swines.

Issue 20 owes a great debt of thanks to all it's contributors, in particular the fantastic artists, some of whom really pulled out all the stops at the last minute. So we raise a glass of piss to  Zack Gardner for the brilliant front cover art ,  Nina Sosenko for the wonderful alternative back cover, Deb Shuttleworth for the always fabulous Dead in the Scene and China White for the excellent comic strip and all his previous work - contact him at uzisuicide1984@gmail.com.  Belated thanks are long over due to superstar photographer Anne for her work on the cover of issue 19. Absent though he is from this issue, we are also eternally grateful for the wonderous works of Charlie Cody, and equally indebted to Sheffield artist Mike Haworth, wherever he may be, for bringing the Now or Never! girl to life. 

 In other news,  regular contributor Paul Knight has a few thoughts on October's Black History Month ...the rest of us just have thoughts on how fucking dire the UK Black History Month website is.

Wait, what's that? I'll tell you what that is, that's only Norman bleeding Lovett cuddling regular contributor Paul Knight * whilst holding one of the few remaining copies of issue 19 of Now or Never!.  Yes, Norman freaking Lovett, of Holly from Red Dwarf, voiceover on 1980's Sugar Puffs adverts and holding Now or Never! fame.  Make sure you get your copy quick sticks, before Chris Barrie and Craig Charles buy up all our remaining stock.

Seriously though, go to the shop and buy a copy, or we won't have anywhere to put issue 20 next week.



* He was cropped out of the photo at his own request - we hasten to add that we find Paul, and indeed all** of our contributors both glorious and beautiful to gaze upon. 

** Some

Valiums have been taken, panic attacks averted, paper bags breathed into and the toys are all safely back in the pram -  Now or Never! # 20 not only looks like it's going to  make it to the printers on schedule but also seems set to be a absolute corker of a issue - albiet one full mainly focussed on prison, riots, prison riots and homeopathy. We've just recieved the final artwork for the cover by the brilliant Zak Gardner and can't wait to unveil it in all its glory very soon - watch this space!

We were all overcome to see the launch of the fantastic Bedford Bypass ,  a  website well worth a browse no matter your location. Our  hearts were especially a-flutter as they very kindly describe Now or Never! as a contiuous inspiration. Given that to our knowledge we have so far only inspired self-loathing in ourselves and a sense of disgust and embarrassment in the wider anarchist community, we were everso pleased to discover that, hurrah, we aren't horrible cunts after all! Although flicking through the contents of the next issue, maybe we are.

Bedford Bypass also mention Ian Bone as an inspiration and we're long overdue to give him a bit of a mention.
 A very belated one at that, given that he interviewed us on Resonance FM about two years ago, but hey, it's the thought that counts - like the most out of date, tokenistic birthday card ever.  And on that note, you should probably check out Paul Stott whilst you're browsing vintage Class War members.

Here at Now or Never! we are currently running around in a state of panic having realised that the deadline for the next issue to go to print is fast approaching and we are nowhere near ready - we feel we should warn you that October's issue looks to be fuelled in a very best case scenario by Red Bull.  However, as time, energy and finances are all  in equally short supply, it's looking increasingly likely that we will  be forced to draw straws to decide who has to roam the streets of Norwich offering  dubious favours to local farmers in exchange for a paltry financial donation and/or amphetimines. Expect the following issue to be created on a taurine comedown of biblical proportions. If all goes to plan and no-one ends up crying in the gutter we'll be unveiling issue 20 at London's annual Anarchist Bookfair.  

There's still time to submit any last minute articles or artwork  as  any pretence of order or deadlines have frankly fucked right off out the window.  

This Sunday sees us heading to the rather delightful middle class wankfest that is Southwold to take part in the rather delightful middle class wank fest that is The Waveney Greenpeace Fair. If you're there, do put your tahini burger and pint of badgers scrotum down for a second and come and browse the range of rancid wares on our stall.   It's basically all the crap that we're too lazy/embarrassed to list in our online shop.

And don't forget next Friday is our regular movie double bill at Stew Gallery.

So Now or Never! are all set up at Harlequin Fayre and got off to a flying start, literally, when our marquee blew away in the depths of night whilst editor, Tug Wilson,  was drunkenly sprawled in it watching some dubious B-movie on his PSP (which was bought and paid for properly thank you very much, not looted or anything). Cue much confused wandering about and glassy eyed mumblings (I imagine the combination of week-long riot footage and such a blustery nocturnal experiance led very much to a feeling that indeed, we aren't in Kansas anymore) until Harry K lured him into his tent for the night, probably by waving a can of Special Brew and a copy of Ilsa She Wolf of the SS in front of his confused little face. But all has been put right in time for the festivities to begin, and  we present you with the wonder that is our rancid stall and fantastic travelling library,  which is playing host to bedtime stories for children (so far popular sugestions have been Dr Seuss based, Yertle the Turtle and The Lorax are looking likely but do let us know if you have any suggestions) and midnight stories for grown-ups (thankfully more Roald Dahl than Ilsa She Wolf of the SS as Harry K is in charge). Behold.

Those of us left behind from the fun and frivolity stumbled about bored and looking for entertainment and came across Tales From The Cutting Room by Paul Knight . Having read it long into the early hours and thoroughly enjoyed it, I was reminded how lucky we are to have such a talented chap writing for our not so fine publication, and we do recommend you check his work out.

It seems amiss not to mention the fact that today the horrific backlash of the riots is getting in full swing, with calls for benefit sanctions, social housing evictions and the like for those convicted of taking part. There's not much more that can be said that hasn't already said, and in a far more eloquent fashion - and debating the illogical nature of the nations reaction to the weeks events is starting to feel like banging ones head against a really fucking big brick wall. That aside, we do recommend you check out this this man's thoughts , Give Our Kids a Future! A North London Unity Demonstration and, somewhat suprisingly, Russell Brand .