Description
Book Synopsis‘North-east the Firth, a bracelet
merging with mist; south-west
the Pentlands, sharply defined.
Directly opposite, the Castle.
A sudden gust makes me lose
my footing. Gulls slip past,
eyeing us disdainfully.’
– from From Arthur’s Seat
The history and character of Edinburgh infuse every piece in Stewart Conn’s new collection. Stewart’s poems, paired with John Knight’s beautifully detailed illustrations evoke the spirit of the city and its unique aspects. Knight’s pieces are not simply illustrative. The poems and illustrations complement and enhance each other, showing us how the essence of the city infuses every stone.
Trade Review“It is a book to slip into your pocket as you ramble around. It recalls the motto of the great Everyman Library of pocket-sized classics: ‘Everyman, I will go with thee, and be thy guide...”—John Ross Maclean, Broughton Spurtle
“A book for lovers of Edinburgh.”—Billy Kay, author of Scots: The Mither Tongue,
“Everyone who loves Edinburgh will cherish this book.”—Edinburgh Old Town Association
