Views Cost Extra: Short Stories de L E Smith - 2010

Burlington, Vermont: Fomite Press, 2010. pp 186 A collection of 11 short stories by Vermont author L E Smith with titles such as 'The Perfect Cowboy Movie' and 'Penguins' as illustrated on the front cover. Near very good paperback, covers bright, pages crisp, water has stained one corner causing creasing to pages and especially to the title page. Inscribed to fellow author Alasdair Gray "To a great writer and perceptive teacher, L E Smith 3/8/12". 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. Near very good 2010