Public Signing with Christian Watson
Christian Watson, bestselling author of How Lucky Am I and creator of the beloved character Mr. Skelly, is coming to the UK all the way from Tasmania for a special Meet & Greet event at The Portobello Bookshop!
Christian will be at the bookshop on Wednesday 28th October from 5-7pm. If you need a copy of the book, you can pre-order it with your ticket for a spot in the signing queue. If you already have a copy and want to come along to get it signed, please reserve a space in the queue for free. This will make sure we have enough books for everyone on the night!
Come along in person to meet Christian, have your book signed and personlised, and join in the celebration with other fans!
If you can't join us on the day, you can pre-order a Signed & Dedicated Edition of the book from our website to be posted or collected after he visits the shop.
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:
Christian Watson Author
From Myrtle Creek, Oregon, animator and designer Christian Watson has long lived by the creed that a person ought to remain a student of many things.
Actualising this, he founded the 1924us studio, a workshop devoted to thoughtful design and the preservation of simpler virtues, talents and fading skillsets. In 2023, while residing in Tasmania with his wife Elle-May and their two children, he sketched the first likeness of Mr Skelly, a small figure that, to his surprise, came to hold meaning for millions. Christian writes as he works: with plain earnestness, an eye for the unseen and a belief that even the quietest life is extraordinary.
His work, as well as his studio, can be found at www.1924.us
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.