Description
This new fascinating collaboration between eminent Scots astronomer John C. Brown and renowned Scots poet Rab Wilson combines a beginner's introduction to the scientific workings of the universe together with inspired poems and haikus, and superb imagery from astro-photographers and artists.
About the Author
JOHN C. BROWN OBE, FRSE, is 10th Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor Emeritus at the University of Glasgow, and a semi-pro magician with eclectic interests. RAB WILSON is currently Scots Scriever in residence at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, and convenor of the council for the Scots Language Centre. His works include the Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam (in Scots) (2004), 1957 Flying Scot, an art-book 15 sonnet re-double sequence tribute to the famed Scottish bicycle marque, Burnsiana (2014) with artist Calum Colvin, and recent collection Zero Hours (2016).
Book Information
ISBN 9781913025052
Author Rab Wilson
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Luath Press Ltd
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 762g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 176mm * 23mm
