In a Nutshell: Finally, a coffee table book that's worth its weight in gold. Well written and beautifully presented, Atlas of Remote Islands is a perfect companion for anyone wishing to escape their dreary surroundings to indulge in a spot of remote … [Read more...]
Gearing up for EdBookFest 2011
August 10, 2011 By 4 Comments
As I sit typing this, a little over 12 miles away in the leafy surroundings of Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, is a team of burly unsung heroes who are putting the finishing touches on transforming a normally unassuming and unoccupied space into what … [Read more...]
Forethoughts: Atlas of Remote Islands by Judith Schalansky
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Note: My afterthoughts for Atlas of Remote Islands have now been posted (but I'd still like it if you read my forethoughts for this title, if you haven't already). The first thing I have to make clear about this, my next read in preparation for … [Read more...]
‘Book Bites’ for Thursday 11th June 2009
June 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Edinburgh Book Festival event schedule revealed - Today was the day that the programme for this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival (August 15-31) was made available, and it’s looking juicier than a British MP’s expenses report. The … [Read more...]