Max Porter - Public Signing for Dogs and Bears
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We are so pleased to welcome Max Porter back to the bookshop for a public signing in celebration of his picture book, Dogs and Bears. This funny and sublimely ridiculous story about playground squabbling and peace is the first picture book from the bestselling author, and was illustrated by world-renowned French illustrator Dorothée de Monfreid. Join us on the afternoon of Friday 28th August to pick up your copy, meet Max, and get your book signed and personalised.
We encourage you to RSVP or pre-order your copy of the book and a spot in the queue to help us gauge attendance. There will be books available to purchase at the signing in addition to any pre-ordered copies that you collect on the day.
Max will be happy to sign first-name dedications, and candid pictures during the signing are welcome.
About Dogs and Bears:
This third brawl just happened. Nobody knew why . . .
The dogs and the bears have been brawling for a while. No one knows quite how it started. Was it the jackets, cloaks and bandanas the dogs were wearing? Or the smell of the sickly sweets that the dogs were making? But today is the day of the third deciding brawl. The stage is set. NO snack breaks and no biscuits.
But halfway through the world is interrupted by an unexpected airborne event – raining squid! This will change the relationship of the dogs and bears forever . . .
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
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Max Porter Author
Max Porter is the author of Lanny, longlisted for the Booker Prize, and Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize. He is the recipient of the Sunday Times/Peter, Fraser + Dunlop Young Writer of the Year award. His work has been translated into thirty languages.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.