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Siop y Morfa has exclusive access to independent publishers who often have some of the best lists available:
Seren's ambitious 2000 list includes groundbreaking books on art, essential political commentaries, prize-winning novels, acclaimed poetry collections, timely accounts of sporting heroes and illuminating biographies.
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In sport, Prince Gwyn, David Parry-Jones' biography of Gwyn Nicholls, rediscovers the first Golden Era of Welsh Rugby; Grahame Lloyd celebrates Cardiff FC's centenary with C'mon City! & as spy-stories broke in the press, Seren published a unique account of KGB recruitment and romance across the Iron Curtain - Mervyn Matthews' fascinating memoir, Mila & Mervusya.
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All this and a typically strong showing in creative writing. In fiction, Christophere Meredith received pre-millennial plaudits for 'Sidereal Time'; Emyr Humphreys won Arts Council of Wales Book of the Year for 'The Gift of a Daughter'. |
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While Sheenagh Pugh's second novel, 'Folk Music' was an accomplished companion to her poetry collection 'Stonelight' which includes the Forward Prize-winning 'Envying Owen Beattie'. The Seren poetry list blended established and emerging talent, and 'Poetry Wales' international reputation widened further under Robert Minhinnick's dynamic editorship.
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For further information on the Welsh Books Council please refer to their official website www.gwales.com (includes internet enquiry & ordering service).
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