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Book SynopsisThe Edinburgh Art Book showcases one of the most beautiful cities in the world through the eyes of its artists. There is so much to wonder at in this lovely book. Its enthusiasm reveals a passion for both contemporary art and the lovely city of Edinburgh and it will renew memories and inspire visits and revisits to all its haunts.
The Edinburgh Art Book is a pocket-sized gallery of the city's incredible treasures, and a charming, colourful homage to Edinburgh’s iconic monuments and most beautiful spots
, as seen
through the eyes of its artists. There is even a map in the book to encourage you to walk around the city and see how the artists have interpreted the buildings and the sites that inspired them. Some of the treasures picture include: - Affectionate depictions of the Royal Mile and The Mound and quirky images of lofty monuments that will raise a smile. - Childhood memories evoked by the fun and colourful images of the seaside at Portobello and sledges in the snow at Warrander Park. - Intimate portraits of shady corners in Stockbridge and sunlit alleys in Circus Lane
Trade ReviewThese are the streets of my childhood revealed and adorned by the city's very own artists in a wonderful variety of colour and style. -- Iain Glen, Actor, Game of Thrones
Edinburgh's unique character – old and new, architectural and scenic, urban and coastal – is beautifully captured by its artists. -- Rory Bremner, Scottish impressionist and comedian
A wonderful collection of artists who have captured both the city's beautiful starkness and its astonishing vivacity. -- Miles Jupp, Actor and comedian
A great book with some beautiful pictures of our home city. -- Craig and Charlie Reid ?The Proclaimers'
This growing series of books is a beautiful introduction to an expansive universe of artists, known and unknown, and there can be no end of benefit from that. -- Robert Cavanah, Scottish TV and film actor
What a beautiful book about my favourite city in the World. I have the best memories of Edinburgh and this book will take pride of place in my house. -- Gail Porter, TV presenter
Table of ContentsForeword Preface Edinburgh Castle Fireworks and Festival In the vicinity of The Royal Mile Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur’s Seat The Scott Monument and The National Gallery A stroll around Edinburgh The Old Town and Skylines Calton Hill Out and about Bridges Dean Village and Stockbridge Leith and Portobello A pub, the stadiums and looking back at Edinburgh Artists’ Credits Artists
