Description

Large format (Quarto) Biography of the Scottish poet. Extensively illustrated – the author appears to have sought to gather together as many photos as possible. This copy is accompanied by correspondence and notes from the composer and song writer Norman Peterkin, who set some of MacDiarmid’s poetry to music.

Signed gift inscription from MacDiarmid to Kenneth Buthlay who provided an introductory essay for the book, and also a gift inscription from the author (Gordon Wright) thnanking Buthlay for his contribution
A unique item. The book is VG in a VG dustjacket protected ina removable sleeve