Duncan McLean; Alan Warner; Irvine Welsh et al. — The Magnetic North New Scottish Writing

London, Jonathan Cape and Vintage, 1996. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce collection of sample writing from noted Scottish authors. This particular copy is signed by two of the contributors; Alan Warner and Duncan McLean. Undated, dated from ink inscription. Very scarce. Signed by Alan Warner and Duncan McLean to title page and again by Alan Warner to half title. This very scarce collection of excerpts from noted Scottish authors include The Acid House by Irvine Welsh and Morvern Callar by Alan Warner and was released as a way to demonstrate the talent of modern Scottish writing. A very scarce promotional booklet issue to promote Socttish writing, with this particular copy signed by two of the contributors. In the original paper wraps. Externally in excellent condition with minor shelf wear only. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with age toning due to paper used. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .