Scottish writer, Colin Galbraith, has published his second chapbook of poetry. Poolside Poetry follows after the highly successful Fringe Fantastic, and was released on March 2nd, 2007 by Smashing Pre
March 2, 2007 (Press Release) --
COLIN GALBRAITH’S long-awaited second chapbook, Poolside Poetry, was released on March 2nd, 2007. The book, which comes 14 months after the release of Fringe Fantastic, his highly acclaimed book of poems on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, has already sold more through pre-booking requests than its predecessor.
Poolside Poetry is a humorous analysis of the stereotypical Scot while on holiday. It was written in the summer of 2006 and is quintessentially Galbraith, with its quick wit and cutting humour, balanced with reflective opinion and open poetry.
“It’s a book about being Scottish while abroad,” says Galbraith. “Being pale white, oddly shaped and constantly hiding from the sun sounds like a Scottish stereotype, but on the most part it’s entirely true. I started writing about it and before I knew it I had dozens of poems.”
When asked how many poems one could write about white Scottish people, Galbraith retorts, “It goes into other areas, too. At the time I was writing it, the war between Israel and Lebanon was raging. Cyprus also has a wonderfully tragic and beautiful history, so I felt inspired the whole time I was there.
There’s also a lot of deep and thoughtful poems to balance it out. Basically it’s 70-odd poems of contemplation, real-life incidents and observations. It’s a whole lot of fun!”
Was it all written by the poolside? “Most of it,” he says, smirking. “The rest was written on location, on the balcony, or in the bar. Quite a lot in the bar, to be honest.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Galbraith’s popularity as a contemporary Scottish writer has grown rapidly over the past four years. He has had a string of short stories and poems published in a myriad of print and online magazines. His novel, Hunting Jack, was serialised by the American publisher KeepitComing in 2004, and Fringe Fantastic, his collection of poetry and photography about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, was met with critical acclaim when published in 2005.
Galbraith is an Associate Editor for The Scruffy Dog Review, a literary journal of fiction and poetry, where he also writes a regular column about life and the arts in Scotland, called Scotland’s Treasure.
He lives in Edinburgh with his wife and daughter.
CONTACT DETAILS
For further information about COLIN GALBRAITH, his work, how to obtain interviews or other press-related information, please contact him via any of the following methods:
w: www.colingalbraith.co.uk
e: press@colingalbraith.co.uk
t: +44 (0) 7786 157270
Poolside Poetry Website
http://poolsidepoetry.colingalbraith.co.uk
BOOK DETAILS
Poolside Poetry
Printed: 86 pages, 5.9 x 8.9 in., Perfect-bound, 60# cream interior paper, black and white interior ink, 100# white exterior paper, full-colour (CMYK) exterior
Publisher: Smashing Press
License: Standard Copyright License
Copyright: © 2007 Colin Galbraith
Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Price: £5 (UK)
Poolside Poetry is a humorous analysis of the stereotypical Scot while on holiday. It was written in the summer of 2006 and is quintessentially Galbraith, with its quick wit and cutting humour, balanced with reflective opinion and open poetry.
“It’s a book about being Scottish while abroad,” says Galbraith. “Being pale white, oddly shaped and constantly hiding from the sun sounds like a Scottish stereotype, but on the most part it’s entirely true. I started writing about it and before I knew it I had dozens of poems.”
When asked how many poems one could write about white Scottish people, Galbraith retorts, “It goes into other areas, too. At the time I was writing it, the war between Israel and Lebanon was raging. Cyprus also has a wonderfully tragic and beautiful history, so I felt inspired the whole time I was there.
There’s also a lot of deep and thoughtful poems to balance it out. Basically it’s 70-odd poems of contemplation, real-life incidents and observations. It’s a whole lot of fun!”
Was it all written by the poolside? “Most of it,” he says, smirking. “The rest was written on location, on the balcony, or in the bar. Quite a lot in the bar, to be honest.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Galbraith’s popularity as a contemporary Scottish writer has grown rapidly over the past four years. He has had a string of short stories and poems published in a myriad of print and online magazines. His novel, Hunting Jack, was serialised by the American publisher KeepitComing in 2004, and Fringe Fantastic, his collection of poetry and photography about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, was met with critical acclaim when published in 2005.
Galbraith is an Associate Editor for The Scruffy Dog Review, a literary journal of fiction and poetry, where he also writes a regular column about life and the arts in Scotland, called Scotland’s Treasure.
He lives in Edinburgh with his wife and daughter.
CONTACT DETAILS
For further information about COLIN GALBRAITH, his work, how to obtain interviews or other press-related information, please contact him via any of the following methods:
w: www.colingalbraith.co.uk
e: press@colingalbraith.co.uk
t: +44 (0) 7786 157270
Poolside Poetry Website
http://poolsidepoetry.colingalbraith.co.uk
BOOK DETAILS
Poolside Poetry
Printed: 86 pages, 5.9 x 8.9 in., Perfect-bound, 60# cream interior paper, black and white interior ink, 100# white exterior paper, full-colour (CMYK) exterior
Publisher: Smashing Press
License: Standard Copyright License
Copyright: © 2007 Colin Galbraith
Language: English
Edition: First Edition
Price: £5 (UK)
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