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 | Belfast, Birth Of A City(Reference #BBOAC)
Belfast began as a humble settlement beside an ancient ford over the River Lagan. Through the ages, the Celts, the Normans, the Scots and the English have left their mark. And as the centuries passed, the seeds of religious conflict were sown.This documentary explores the early history of the city - up to the Act of Union, 1801- and reveals the fascinating story of some of the people and events that helped shape the Belfast of today. Region: PAL Runtime 36 mins approx. This DVD is exempt from classification.
Price: £7.90 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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Gaiscíoch na Beilte Uaine(Reference #ASM01)
Gaiscíoch na Beilte Uaine written by Caitríona Nic Sheáin and illustrated by Andrew Whitson.Gaisíoch na Beilte Uaine (The Warrior of the Green Belt), is a story that sings and celebrates a great hero, a warrior travelling through the ancient worlds of the East and the West. It is a mystical world where courage abounds; where duelling is delighted in for the power of its artistry and agility; where enchanted creatures, birds and beasts, exist to aid the fearless and the brave. The only son of a widow, the hero, leaves his home in Ireland to seek his fortune. With magical powers of speed and agility he overcomes all obstacles - brave opponents, fearsome giants and wicked sorcerers. Like all heroes he gains his reward, to marry the King's daughter. As you discover this story, prepare for a mystical embrace. A wondrous adventure, engaging and entrancing. A place imagined where the heroic dwell. 60 beautifully illustrated pages in Irish. Winner of the Irish Language Book Awards (Leabhar Na Bliana) 2007and shortlisted for the CBI Bisto Book of the Year Awards 2007-2008 the most prestigious Irish children's book awards, the results of which are to be announced on May 22nd. Andrew's original art for the book is currently on display in our gallery
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Price: £15.00
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 | A Field Guide To Irish Fairies(Reference #AP001)
A Field Guide To Irish Fairies written by Bob Curran and illustrated by Andrew Whitson.There are numerous types of fairies in Ireland, and their distribution is wide. There may be one or more close by at any time. What they all have is a reluctance to let themselves be seen by humans. A Field Guide to Irish Fairies is an essential aid to their recognition and identification. Expertly researched and compiled, illustrated in the greatest possible detail, covering habitat, history and habits, this handy pocket sized book makes excellent armchair reading and should accompany everyone with an interest in the subject.
Price: £6.99
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A Celtic Alphabet(Reference #APCA13)
A Celtic Alphabet from the Book of Kells and other sources by Andrew Whitson. Introduction by Dr A.J.Hughes.Decorative lettering is one of the splendours of Celtic art. This book reproduces the letters of the Celtic Alphabet from original sources. Letters not used by the Celtic scribes have been drawn with meticulous care to correspond to Celtic models. In addition to the decorative capitals, letters are drawn in a modern Celtic style, both upper and lower case, making this a practical book for those who want to try out their own Celtic hand, as well as a beautiful little gift book.
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 | A Bit of Craic From Belfast(Reference #AP2a)
A Bit of Craic From Belfast by Doreen McBride.Crack was a word brought in from the British mainland in the eighteenth century. It means chat, light-hearted banter, talk. The spelling has been changed lately to keep it from being confused with the drug. I have retained the old spelling, except for the title.
Price: £5.12
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The Wee Ulster Phrase Book(Reference #AP5)
The Wee Ulster Phrase Book by Doreen McBride.The quintessential guide to 'Norn Ironspeak' is the latest tongue-in cheek literary offering from the splendid observations of Doreen McBride. 'The Wee Ulster Phrase Book' covers a whole range of topics from theatre going, eating out, going to the pub, soccer matches and weddings. It captures and encapsulates the nuances of Ulster humour and dialect steeped in the Ulster-Scots tradition and language. Humour, as in all Doreen's books is ingrained in her writing and observations. The general theme is easily picked up and indeed can be quite alarmingly familiar. Those who have read Doreen's previous books can expect more rib-tickling phrases. Or to put it another way and to steal a phrase from the book - 'it wuz a quare geg'.
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 | A Wee Book of Things(Reference #AP6)
A Wee Book of Things by Doreen McBride.Reflecting on the use of the word "thing", Doreen realised that a book illustrating the many meanings of "thing" would be useful to all kinds of people, including Martians. Sayings such as A Strange Thing and Things Have Come To a Pretty Pass are included with an illustration for Martians and a translation into Norn Iron speak.
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A Dictionary of Local Posh-Speak(Reference #AP3)
A Dictionary of Local Posh-Speak by Billy Simpson and Doreen McBride.The success of our previous books, 'Talking Proper', 'The Dictionary of Ulster Posh Speak' and 'The Revised Dictionary of Ulster Posh Speak', confirms our conviction that even in this yobbish age there is a hunger for a touch of culture and good breeding. The fact that our other books have sold out completely has inspired this new expanded edition combining the best of the 'prectice' sections of all our books and an expanded vocabulary. We aim, through this dictionary, to get to those areas of pretension other dictionaries cannot reach. Enjoy the read...and have fun!
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 | Érinsaga by Jim Fitzpatrick(Reference #JFPBK1)
The only book by Jim Fitzpatrick currently in print. It is the fulfillment of the artist's dream to present his work in such a way that the genesis and evolution of the thematic content is made clearly apparent to the reader. He was involved at every stage of the publication to ensure that the quality of reproduction is as faithful to the originals as is technically possible. Érinsaga is an attempt to reproduce in their original freshness paintings which, in spite of the months of labour that has gone into them, are the expression of a second's blinding flash of visionary inspiration .
Price: £12.95
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Celtic Tattoo Workbook One by Courtney Davis(Reference #CTWBO)
For many years Celtic inspired design work has been one of the most popular in the tattoo world. Whether someone has true Celtic roots or not, the urge to wear flowing, intricate and historic Celtic imagery has been irresistible to many people. If you have a Celtic tattoo, there is a great chance that the design owes something to Courtney Davis. Over the past 30 years, Davis has studied and kept alive Celtic history and culture and has published 50 books. After seeing and hearing about the many people who have used his art books as inspiration for Celtic tattoos, Davis has now decided to produce work books of designs specifically with tattooing in mind. The first, the Celtic Tattoo Work Book is now in print. The book is packed with hundreds of Celtic style designs, some familiar but many you won't have seen before, all clearly reproduced in crisp black and white, ready to be tattooed. The design are divided into sections, ranging from knotwork, crosses and spirals to animals, new age imagery and human figures. The book doesn't come with liner sheets so it is not flash in the true sense of the word but the designs are bold and free of any unnecessary shading and detail so they are ideal for use as a basis for tattoo stencils.The book includes an introduction by Lal Hardy, tracing the growth of Celtic tattoo work over the last 25 years or so. Skin Deep Book Review.
Price: £30.00
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 | Viking Tattoo Workbook One by Courtney Davis(Reference #VTWB)
Renowned artist and illustrator Courtney Davis has produced his second Tattoo Workbook, which will doubtless prove an invaluable addition to any tattoo bookshelf. The first volume was about Celtic designs, and in this second book he turns his attention to Viking designs.The Vikings as a people have been much maligned over the years and popular history has distilled their culture and lifestyle to encompass merely `rape and pillage'! This is wholly inaccurate, of course, and this book shows that they certainly had some beautiful and meaningful imagery and a keen eye for the decorative arts. Some of the designs reproduced in the Workbook are traditional Viking ones, slightly reworked for ease of tattooing; others are new designs by Courtney Davis, using his knowledge and artistry to maintain the true spirit of the Vikings within the artwork. The images are all in black, crisply and simply printed, so they are ideal for using as tattoo designs. As well as the dozens of pictures, there is a fascinating introduction by Norwegian art gallery owner Nils Friis plus a chronological history of Viking design styles. Whilst the designs echo what we know as Celtic work, using intertwined knotwork and stylised animals, there is a unique look to the imagery that will appeal to the tattooist and tattooee alike. Courtney Davis also really understands what makes a tattooable image so these can go straight from the printed page to the skin without further adaptation. A very useful,interesting book and highly recommended. Skin Deep Magazine
Price: £30.00
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The Children of Lir(Reference #LIRBK)
The tragic tale of Lir and his children retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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 | St Patrick(Reference #PATBK)
The story of St Patrick retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Martin Cater. For Children.
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St Brigid's Cloak(Reference #BRIGBK)
The story of St Brigid's Cloak retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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 | Oisín and Tír na nÓg(Reference #OSTIRBK)
The story of Oisín the poet and his stay in the land of the young retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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Finn and the Giant(Reference #FINGBK)
The story of how Finn mac Cool built the Giant's Causeway and outwitted a Scottish giant called Angus. Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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 | Finn and the Wicked Fairy of Tara(Reference #FINFBK)
The story of how Finn outwitted the Wicked Fairy of Tara and became leader of the Fianna. Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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The Salmon of Knowledge(Reference #SALBK)
The story of how Finn tasted the Salmon of Knowledge Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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 | Etain and Midir(Reference #EAMBK)
The story of the enduring love of Etain and Midir .Illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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Cu Chulainn(Reference #CUCBK)
The story of how Setanta became Cu Chulainn, Ulster's most famous warrior. Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.
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 | Compendium of Celtic Crafts(Reference #ccc445072)
Drawing on the timeless appeal of Celtic art, this book brings together a broad range of contemporary crafts and shows you how to apply Celtic art and design to jewellery making, glass painting, paper crafts and more. Vibrant designs, stunning projects and clear step-by-step photography make this a rich and inspiring resource for craft workers of all abilities.
Price: £16.99
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