From Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, YORKS, United Kingdom
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pp 150 A charming collection of 150 haiku which describe the changing seasons of the year "like an oriental scroll lit by minute flashes of observation - sharp, penetrating, wry, funny, sad". Inscribed by the author "for Alasdair Love and very best wishes Alan Spence 2000". A small paperback in fine condition. Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. Fine Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item. Seller Inventory # 7111
Bibliographic Details
Title: Seasons of the Heart: Haiku
Publisher: Edinburgh Canongate 2000
Publication Date: 2000
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