Living in Colour

In brief

Date - 25 August 2023

Venue - Baillie Gifford West Court

Festival - Edinburgh International Book Festival

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About the event

One of Scotland’s best-loved poets Michael Pedersen returns to the festival to celebrate 'The Cat Prince', a collection of love, loss, cats, and careless joy alongside his friend, the beloved British artist David Shrigley. 'Get Your Shit Together' is a collection of Shrigley’s wry prose, poetry, and artwork, here in colour for the first time.

Join two artists who scrutinise relentlessly without forgetting to laugh.

You can also find Michael at the Book Festival chairing an event with John King, Alan Warner and Irvine Walsh, and another with Sara Pascoe.

Read about the event with John King, Alan Warner and Irvine Walsh

Read about the event with Sara Pascoe

How to attend

This event is part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. It is costed, and tickets are available through the Book Festival website.

The event is currently sold out, though tickets may be returned and spaces may free up closer to the time.

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