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Hailed as 'one of Britain's greatest writers' by the Financial Times and revered by literary giants like Philip Pullman, Alan Garner unveils a captivating memoir that traces the contours of his extraordinary life. From his humble beginnings in wartime Cheshire to his ascent through grammar school and Oxford University, Garner's journey to becoming a celebrated author unfolds with lyrical grace and piercing insight.
This revelatory account illuminates the serendipitous moments that shaped Garner's path, from his formative years amidst cultural upheaval to chance encounters with mathematical luminaries. The narrative crescendos with the discovery of Blackden, the medieval hall nestled beside Jodrell Bank's colossal telescope, which would become both Garner's sanctuary and the backdrop for his Booker-shortlisted novel, Treacle Walker.
With the deftness of a master storyteller, Garner weaves together the 'powsels and thrums' of his creative process—the fragments of research, imagination, and narrative that coalesce into his spellbinding tales. This tapestry of a life devoted to the written word serves as an inspiration to readers and a celebration of the artistic journey.
Lauded by The Times as 'better than anyone else writing in English today' and acclaimed by the Guardian as 'one of the most distinct and profound writers we have', Alan Garner's memoir is a testament to a unique literary genius whose world is both 'unbearably beautiful and dangerous'.
Book ISBN: | 9780008725211 |
Book Author: | Alan Garner |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Fourth Estate Ltd |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 224 x 144 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-10-10 |
Book Pagination: | 176 pages |
Book Weight: | 352g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’