A Work of Beauty by Alexander Mccall Smith
In this sumptuous new book, Alexander McCall Smith curates his own distinctive story of Edinburgh - combining his affectionate, incisive wit with a wealth of stunning imagery drawn from Scotland's national collection of architecture and archaeology.'Sandy McCall Smith amazes fellow scribblers with his freshness and sheer verveHaving lived in Edinburgh for 20 years, I loved A Work of Beauty, his beautifully written evocation of the most beautiful city in the world.'
* The Scotsman Books of the Year 2014 *'Alexander McCall Smith has penned a love letter to Scotland's capital ... A Work of Beauty lays bare the changing face of Auld Reekie, capturing forever the eternal beauty of its historic skyline and the qualities that have earned it the title 'the Athens of the North'.'
* The Sunday Post *
Alexander McCall Smith enjoyed a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh, before turning to writing full-time. He is the author of over eighty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated into sixty-four languages.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781902419862 |
| ISBN 10 | 1902419863 |
| Title | A Work of Beauty |
| Author | Alexander Mccall Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Historic Environment Scotland |
| Year published | 2014-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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