Alec Finlay (Scotland, 1966-) is an artist and poet whose work crosses over a range of media and forms. Over a 27-year period, Finlay has published more than 40 books and won six Scottish Design Awards, including two Grand Prix Awards (2001, 2015). Recent publications include minnmouth (2017), A Variety of Cultures (2016), ebban an’ flowan (2015), and a better tale to tell (2015). www.alecfinlay.com

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