Irish Biography

A book about writers and their families that explores the often tense relationship between writers and their families.

'Toibin writes prose of a heart-breaking beauty' Daily Telegraph

In this book, novelist Colm Toibin offers a deeply personal introduction to the work and life of one of his most important literary influences--the American poet Elizabeth Bishop. Ranging across her poetry, prose, letters, and biography, Toibin creates a vivid picture of Bishop while also revealing how her work has helped shape his sensibility as a

Distant Summers: Remembering Philip Casey, Writer, Fabulist, Friend is a kaleidoscopic cornucopia of prose and poetry from writers, friends, and family members. A tribute to one of Ireland's great literary talents, the anthology also includes a detailed bibliography of his published work and unpublished prose.

Written with deep knowledge and affection, Homage to Barcelona is a sensuous and beguiling portrait of a great Mediterranean city.

A football story that proves anything is possible, and everything is there to be won.

Affecting and hopeful memoir about living with a congenital heart defect.

Revealed for the first time here is the correspondence that Percy French, one of Ireland's most influential songwriters, wrote to his fiancee and second wife-to-be, Ettie Sheldon, between May 1892 and January 1894.

Shadows Behind the Dance is Maddy Tongue's heartfelt portrait of the dancer and teacher Helen Lewis (1916 - 2009, ne Helena Katz), who survived Auschwitz to teach dance in Belfast.

An intimate, lyrical memoir exploring the ancient rite of the Irish wake, and the Irish way of overcoming our fear of death - BEING MORTAL meets THE LAST ACT OF LOVE