Second Man on the Rope: Mountain Days with Davie

pp 136 Fine paperback in glossy illustrated covers which is "a celebration of the Scottish Hills in all seasons and weathers". The author Ian Mitchell, who has been described as"Jim Kelman meets Chris Bonnington", is best known for "Mountain Days and Bothy Nights', co-authored with Dave Brown, who is the Davie of this title. This is his third mountaineering book which he has signed to the half title page. Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. Maggie Ramage Fine Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.…