Stars Of Wales Sign Books Exclusively For National Poetry Day And Launch Of New Online Welsh Gift Shop
A host of successful Welsh authors and poets including Gillian Clarke (national poet of Wales) have signed books to mark National Poetry Day in the UK. These very special editions are available to buy through the newly launched welshgiftshop.com.
- (1888PressRelease) September 19, 2012 - STARS OF WALES SIGN BOOKS FOR NATIONAL POETRY DAY.
Signed Books By Leading Welsh Authors Will Go On Sale October 4.
October 4 is National Poetry Day, and in keeping with this year's chosen theme of 'stars', what better way to celebrate than with books signed by the stars of Welsh Literature.
There will be over 100 signed copies from award-winning authors available to purchase online via welshgiftshop.com, including:
Gillian Clarke*************Philip Gross
Grahame Davies**********Paul Henry
Joe Dunthorne************Patrick McGuiness
Rhian Edwards***********Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch
Menna Elfyn*************Owen Sheers
Peter Finch**************Ifor Thomas
Wales has one of the oldest literary traditions in Europe. These writers have each played an important role in keeping this tradition alive.
Gillian Clarke, the National Poet of Wales and winner of the Queen's Gold Medal for poetry, says "What a delightful, innovative way to spread the word, to place books among other good things made in Wales - poems, stories to surprise the gift-hunter into finding an unexpected jewel."
Cardiff born founder of The Welsh Gift Shop, Becca Hemmings, understands the value and importance of adding a Welsh voice to National Poetry Day, and is proud to contribute towards raising the profile of Welsh literature: "I am thrilled to offer signed books by these incredible authors. It's a great way to celebrate the rich literature of Wales!"
The signed books will be available on October 4 from The Welsh Gift Shop - www.welshgiftshop.com. As well as books, the site will be selling traditional and contemporary Welsh gifts.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Becca Hemmings, please call Becca at 07411 088 996 or email becca ( @ ) welshgiftshop dot com.
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