What: full stop. Love Letter Writing Corner in association with Ain’t Them Bodies Saints; a dedicated quiet and cosy coffee shop corner, encouraging Londoners to rediscover the long-forgotten art of penning a romantic note to their loved one this Valentine’s Day to celebrate the DVD release of Ain’t Them Bodies Saints on the 10th February.
When: Monday 10th February – Friday 14th February, 12pm – 8pm
Where: full stop. 202 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, London, E1 6SA
Recent research conducted to celebrate the DVD release of epic love tale Ain’t Them Bodies Saints revealed that 70% of Brits would like to receive a handwritten note from their loved one, like the heartfelt letters lead character Bob sends in the film. With this in mind, an exclusive pop-up love letter writing corner will be open to the public at full stop. speciality coffee shop from 10th – 14th February, encouraging Londoners to put down the smartphones and pick up pen and paper this Valentine’s Day…
The research also revealed that 70% of Brits think modern technology has damaged the nation’s passionate side, so full stop. is hosting a dedicated love letter writing area throughout the most romantic week of the year to help customers say goodbye to impersonal texts and formal emails, and rediscover the long-forgotten art of hand-penned love letters.
Visitors to the limited edition pop-up will be able to craft their own love notes, choosing from a complementary range of bespoke luxury stationery by Caroline Gardner. Plus for anyone doubting their amorous side, there will be tips from published romance novelist and creative writing tutor Sue Moorcroft and a selection of classic love letters from throughout the ages to offer inspiration.
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints is a dark and dreamy tale of epic love and loss from breakthrough writer-director David Lowery, starring Academy Award® nominees Casey Affleck (Gone Baby Gone, The Killer Inside Me) and Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Side Effects).
Four years ago, impassioned young outlaw couple Bob Muldoon (Affleck) and Ruth Guthrie (Mara) were apprehended following a dramatic shootout in the Texas hills that left a local officer wounded by a bullet from Ruth’s gun. After taking the blame for his lover, Bob was sentenced to 25 years in jail. Unable to face separation from the love of his life any longer, Bob engineers a daring escape from prison. Now on the run, he embarks on a journey to reconnect with Ruth and finally meet the daughter born during his incarceration against insurmountable odds. The passage home is paved with difficulty, with many obstacles along the way threatening to keep the star-crossed lovers apart forever…
Arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, don’t miss your chance to discover this poignant and timeless tale of enduring love, as AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS is released on DVD on the 10th February 2014. Pre-order your copy now via Amazon.co.uk at http://amzn.to/I1uywg. For more information on full stop. Speciality coffee shop, craft beer and cider bar, please visit: www.facebook.com/fullstopbar or www.twitter.com/fullstopbar .
