Published in the aftermath of the electorate of Scotland choosing to vote ‘NO’ to becoming an independent country, this collection features fiction by seventeen writers from various places who were working in Scotland at the time. The stories include ‘Who is Killing the Fringe Comedians of Edinburgh?’ by Alan Warner.
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Issue 4 introduces a bold new direction for thi wurd, featuring 20 original pieces of fiction as well as poetry and essays. Visual art comes to the fore in an interview with internationally acclaimed artist Rachel Maclean, who discusses her work and artistic processes. Meanwhile, Kate McAllan provides the illustrations that run throughout the magazine, the first time one artist has illustrated an entire issue. The non-fiction includes a passionate piece on Frightened Rabbit’s The Midnight Organ Fight and a lengthy essay on literary art from Duncan McLean, author of the seminal Bucket of Tongues. 135pp.
thi wurd tote bag featuring ‘List Pages’ artwork by Kate McAllan from thi wurd, Issue 4
Ticket for in-person event at Glasgow University Union, celebrating ‘Earthly Rewards’, thi wurd’s forthcoming anthology of fiction, poetry & experimental writing.
10 May 2024, 7.30pm – late
32 University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LX.
PLEASE NOTE, THERE ARE NO PHYSICAL TICKETS. PURCHASE OF TICKET MEANS WE WILL ADD YOUR NAME AND NUMBER OF TICKETS TO THE ENTRY LIST FOR THE NIGHT.
