Popping up in the main foyer space, the shop, run by the Barbican, will offer books exploring the ideas discussed and top titles from key festival speakers. Look out for signings throughout the weekend, come along and browse, buy and take away some new ideas to mull over post-Battle. 

The best of the Barbican shop’s ranges are available online, just visit barbican.org.uk/shop and use promo code BATTLE10 to enjoy 10% off your online order (valid until 19 October 2015).