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James Robertson & Kate Leiper

The Book of the Howlat

21 May - 21 May 2022

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Birnam Book Festival

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James Robertson & Kate Leiper - 'The Book of the Howlat'

Believing himself to be ugly, a young owl (howlat) seeks help from the most handsome bird of all, the peacock.

Howlat asks for peacock's help so that Nature can change him. But the peacock isn't sure this should be done - after all, Nature doesn't usually make mistakes - and summons a council of birds to make a decision. A huge feast takes place, and Nature herself appears and orders all the birds present to give the owl one of their feathers. But the result is not what they expect. The howlat's initial joy turns to unbearable arrogance at his new-found beauty, and drastic action must be taken ...

'a powerful hymn to being 'true to yer ain nature', magnificently illustrated by Kate Leiper'.
-Vicky Allan (Sunday Herald-Best Reads of 2016)

 

James Robertson is one of Scotland's most significant writers, whose novels include Joseph Black (winner of the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year and the Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year 2003/2004),and News of the Dead, featured at this year’s Birnam Book Festival. He is general editorof the Scots children’s book imprint Itchy Coo, and has translated classic children’s novels into Scots.

 

Kate Leiper is an artist and illustrator who regularly exhibits and undertakes commissions throughout the UK. She is particularly drawn to mythical and animal subjects and haspreviously worked onIllustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy TalesandAn Illustrated Treasuryof Scottish Mythical Creatures. In 2022, Kate became our Illustrator in Residence.

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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

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Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!

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The comfortable and aesthetically pleasing cafe seating attracted praise and provided ideal places for small groups to gather at the tables, enjoying excellent food and drinks! Visitors remarked upon your new signage, now so much easier to navigate to the various rooms within the venue.

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