Art Researchers' Guide to Edinburgh edited by Kerry Eldon and Rose Roberto

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Okay, so this book didn't win a Booker Prize, and it's only just been published, so we don't have that many sales yet. But I'm putting it here so everyone can see what I've been doing when not working, and not reading, and let's face it, if I don't market it, who else will, since it's not with a major publisher?

My co-editor, Kerry, based at the National Galleries of Scotland, and I have been working on this book for the past year.  It is the second in what I hope will be a good series of little guidebooks around the UK.  Last year I did a similar one for the city of Leeds.  There is talk about doing a guide to Dublin next, but when it will come out will depend on the sales of this book.

You can find out more about the series here, and order a copy online. [Edit: this is now sold out, but the latest one on Liverpool is available here.]

The book launch for this book was on Thursday night, at the ARLIS conference reception at the UCL Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archeology. We've been getting lots of praise for this little book, so I encourage everyone with any interest in art, design, or architecture to ask your local library to purchase one, and if you are planning a trip to Scotland anytime in the next few years, please get your own copy.  It's light, fits in the pocket, and it's very useful.  The index is pretty unique, so if you're interested in painting, or sculpture, or 18th century botanical illustrations, you will know exactly where to go.  (Yes, it is that detailed). And it's a good price at only £6.50 that won't break your bank.
This guide is now sold out, but more guides are available for Manchester and Liverpool.