EXPLORE ISSUES
The Godfather of Tartan Noir
He wasn’t restricted by the form. And so he redefined it. Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Val McDermid and Christopher Brookmyre are a few among the many who have paid homage to William McIlvanney. Here the man who inspired a generation of crime writers talks to Doug Johnstone.
William McIlvanney in Conversation with Doug Johnstone
Published by Canongate Books
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Craig Russell Talks to Books from Scotland
Winner of the Bloody Scotland Crime Novel of the Year Award, Craig Russell talks to BFS
ALSO ON BOOKS FROM SCOTLAND
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In Search of Gems by Kenneth Steven
‘It still amazes me that these magnificent shells grow in a river. Never mind whether they have pear …
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Winterbourne by Elisabeth Wolf
‘The Coopers stared at each other for a second, two seconds. ‘It’s a sign—’ said Cooper.’
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David Robinson Reviews: From Scotland with Love by Fred Bridgland
‘There are so many unsung heroes in Fred’s book that I almost lose count.’
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Winter Round Up of New Scots and Gaelic Books
‘what would happen if someone really scrieved in thir ane langwij / didn’t turn on their mouth lit i …
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David Robinson Reviews: Blurred Faces by Allan Radcliffe
‘Radcliffe writes with an enviably economical and engaging style.’
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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
‘ALFRED BUCKHAM (1879–1956) was a daredevil photographer. A maverick of early aviation, he created h …
FEATURED AUTHOR:
Kirsti Wishart
Kirsti has a Ph.D in Scottish Literature from the University of St Andrews and received a New Writers Bursary from the Scottish Arts Council in 2005. Her short stories have appeared in New Writing Scotland, 404 Ink, Glasgow Review of Books, Product Mag …
FEATURED PUBLISHER:
Tapsalteerie
Tapsalteerie is an independent poetry press based in rural Aberdeenshire. We publish a diverse range of poetry with a focus on new and innovative writing, translations, collaborative working, and the Scots language. Tapsalteerie started life as a pamph …