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Published on the centenary of the birth of R. S. Thomas, these essays show the many ways in which both the man and the poetry inspired affection and admiration in others. Foreword by Ali Anwar.

A volume published on the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas, comprising diverse essays by 17 contemporary writers and critics. Thomas's works are explored from various angles, confirming that reading his work anew reaps rich rewards.

This unique anthology includes 31 poems originally written by the Author in Cymraeg (The Welsh Language), and translated to English, and then for the first time, translated to Arabic by two esteemed writers Rawan Sukkar and Lara Matta. These poems were selected from previous collections published by Bloodaxe Books.

A volume of tributes and critical essays celebrating the life and work of the poet and writer, teacher, campaigner and performer Nigel Jenkins (1949-2014), by many contemporary poets, writers and former students.

Over the past two years, Wales Arts Review has published a brand new story each month. Many of the pieces in this anthology are by some of the best-known and most significant Welsh or Wales-based authors currently writing today. The stories cover a wide range of emotional, social and political themes.

A collection of essays, drawings and paintings by Iwan Bala published to mark the 5th anniversary of passing of Gower poet Nigel Jenkins. Extracts of the poet's work is included, together with contributions by Ann Price-Owen and Osi Rhys Osmond.

Moving and beautifully presented contributions to remember the Welsh artist and lecturer Osi Rhys Osmond (1943-2015). The reminiscences of fellow-artists and disciples, family members and friends are included, together with an enlightening interview by the artist himself. Over 120 colour images.

"Aled Jones Williams is a completely distinctive poetic voice in contemporary Wales, but English-speakers are only slowly being introduced to his work. The acute and forceful renderings by Wynn Thomas provide a first-rate guide to a poet and prose writer of rare stature, depth, wit, and poignancy." Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury

An unique volume includes contributions by Glynn Vivian's Curator and Exhibitions Officer Karen MacKinnon and Katy Freer respectively; a substantial Curatorial Essay and Exhibition Overview by Dr Zehra Jumabhoy, Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Bristol, as well as Image-led Essays by seminal Pakistani art historian, Professor Salima Hashmi and pioneering Welsh artist Iwan Bala.

Some Miraculous Promised Land is the story of James Dickson Innes (1887-1914) – the man who painted mountains – one of the most original and outstanding of British artists, whose star shone briefly in the years before World War One.

A book of poems in: Cornish, English and Arabic.

Y Corn Gwlad is the Welsh horn, a ceremonial instrument that trumpets out its public proclamations. It announces. Corn Gwlad does the same, substituting words for notes, sharing new ideas, sometimes acting as a clarion call.

Energy and power are fundamental to all human enterprise but while energy transactions are essential, and indeed addictive they are also, in excess, toxic in human society.

This new book is a bibliophile's joy, celebrating a world that if the digitisers get their way will soon vanish. Jeff has met everyone still around, visited the great collectors, rambled the States, sought the missing and found the lost. His stories of the literary hunt can read like Agatha Christie. These essays are certainly the wilder shores. Long may Jeff Towns celebrate them.

David Garner's work has always struck me with its raw, unrelenting honesty. I've followed his practice for years, and each piece continues to challenge, provoke, and resonate long after encountering it.

WELSH TIME was first published by Gwasg Gregynog in 2009 on the occasion of Emyr Humphreys's ninetieth birthday. It was curated by M. Wynn Thomas, Emyr Humphreys's great friend. It is a comprehensive compilation of Emyr Humphreys work that follows a time line in his fiction from 1900 to 2000.

This book celebrates the life and work of Margaret Jones. She is simply the greatest illustrator in Welsh history, and her work sits comfortably on the international stage with the finest. Her name has become synonymous with the tales of The Mabinogion.

This book is in three languages; Welsh, Japanese and English. It is based on the folk tale of the Salty Welsh Sea. Mermaids is about Morwen the beekeeper who wants to be a mermaid, so she tells her secret to the bees and meets the fish girls who live in Cardigan Bay and all over the world: Amabie from Japan, Pānia from New Zealand, Mami Wata from Africa and more.

This book is in three languages; Welsh, Arabic and English. It is based on the life of Myra Evans of New Quay, the Welsh Scheherazade. Myra the Storyteller, tells the tale of a little girl who gathers stories from the folk who live in her seaside town: a mermaid falls in love with a fisherman, a mischievous old lady makes love potions, and a little man makes wishes come true.

This book is in three languages; Welsh, Irish and English. The White Midwinter Horse tells the story of Mari Lwyd, the iconic Welsh horse who sings and dances her way round Wales every New Year until she begins to wonder what to do with the other 364 days, so she sets off to find if there are any more horses like her who might become her friends.

A biography of John Selway, one of the most gifted artists of his generation, who gained success as a student at the Royal College of Art in the 1960s. While others looked to America, he returned home to Abertillery, where he produced art of the highest standard, interrogating world events and myth-making at the same time, but under the radar of the British art establishment.

There is an understanding of her lineage, but a disregard for any gallery conventions. Her work takes its starting point not solely from the accepted notions of art, but also from the world that we inhabit.

Shaping Art in Wales tells the story of two innovative curators who were able to add a collection which forms part of the cultural memory of the city of Swansea and beyond. It gives us fascinating insight into their own tastes and ideas, and their focus on both local as well as international artists is still key today. Foreword by Karen Mackinnon.

A volume of individual memories and critical accounts by artists, writers and friends about Ivor Davies and his art, illustrated by numerous artworks, many never reproduced before.