2019 News Archive
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Compliments of the Season!
20th December 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to wish all of our readers all the very best for the festive season, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year ahead in 2020. Our sincerest thanks to everyone who has supported us and collaborated with us creatively over the past year, and we look forward to presenting you with an exciting new variety of titles over the year to come. |
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The North Pole Press's Christmas Eve Journey
13th December 2019 With not long left to go until Christmas is with us, we'd like to introduce you to an award-winning book by our friends at the North Pole Press. The Christmas Eve Journey is a beautifully-illustrated tale by Joe Moore and Mary Moore which tells the story of Santa Claus as he carries out his annual gift deliveries in a unique twist on Clement Clark Moore's classic A Visit from St Nicholas. In this special podcast video, Joe Moore performs a reading from the book in character as Santa Claus. The Christmas Eve Journey is available for order from online retailers and independent bookstores worldwide, and there is still time to buy the book in time for the festive season so that you and your family can make it a part of your annual Christmas celebrations and mark your very own Night Before Christmas. To listen to Joe's book reading, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMymc7jBxdY |
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Museum Book-Signing with Murray
11th December 2019 In the ideal opportunity for anyone seeking that perfect last-minute Christmas gift, Dr Murray Cook will be autographing copies of his book Digging into Stirling's Past on Saturday 14th December 2019 between 2pm and 3pm at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum in Dumbarton Road, Stirling. Murray's book will be on sale on the day, so feel free to come along and meet the author in person! |
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Thirty Years of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
9th December 2019 Extremis Publishing's resident Mr Christmas, Dr Thomas A. Christie, has been interviewed by Michael Coate of The Digital Bits entertainment website in California about the enduring legacy of 1980s comedy classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The movie celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this month, and this retrospective feature explores what it is about the anarchic appeal of this archetypal eighties festive film that has seen it continue to win fans even in the present day. To read the full article, please visit The Digital Bits at: https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/history-legacy-showmanship/christmas-vacation-30th-anniv |
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Christmas Podcast Now Live
6th December 2019 In this festively-themed episode of the Extremis Publishing Podcast Thomas A. Christie chats about his book The Golden Age of Christmas Movies, where he takes a look at the themes of Christmas cinema produced throughout the 1940s and 50s - including some surprising facts about the holiday season classics of the period. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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A Very Merry Christmas from Extremis Publishing!
2nd December 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our readers. Have a great festive season, and a terrific year in 2020! To watch this year's Christmas promo video on the Extremis Publishing YouTube channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoS_Hi3dM80 |
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The Golden Age of Christmas Movies is Out Now!
29th November 2019 The Golden Age of Christmas Movies, Thomas A. Christie's new book about the Christmas movies of the 1940s and 50s, is on sale from today! Discover little-known facts from the all-time classics of festive cinema, as well as some yuletide curios from Christmas past. For more information about the book, please visit our The Golden Age of Christmas Movies page. |
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Congratulations to Ian McNeish FRSA
27th November 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to offer our sincere congratulations to Ian McNeish on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Fellowship to this centuries-old Royal Society is granted to individuals judged by the RSA to have made an outstanding achievement to social progress and development, and Ian follows in the footsteps of past Fellows including Benjamin Franklin, Charles Dickens, Marie Curie and Stephen Hawking. Warmest compliments on your achievement, Ian! |
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Extremis Publishing Becomes Heart 200 Ambassador
26th November 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce that we have become Ambassador Members for Heart 200 - one of the most exciting road trips in Scotland. The route travels through Stirling, where Extremis Publishing is based, and covers some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Scotland including the Trossachs, Highland Perthshire, and many other places besides. For more information about Heart 200, please visit their website at: https://www.heart200.scot/ |
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The Golden Age of Christmas Movies Video Promo
21st November 2019 With just a week to go until the release of Thomas A. Christie's The Golden Age of Christmas Movies, special guest Santa Joe Moore - who kindly wrote its foreword - introduces the book and talks about its themes in this special video promo. To view the video promo, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5feqPBNZBGM |
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Extremis Publishing at Stirling Christmas Market
19th November 2019 Feeling in the Christmas mood yet? Extremis Publishing will be attending this year's Stirling Christmas Market, taking place on Sunday 24th November between 10am-4pm at the Albert Halls, Stirling. As well as having copies of our titles for sale on the day, we will also have a festive exclusive - copies of Thomas A. Christie's new book The Golden Age of Christmas Movies will be available to buy, prior to the book's official release date later this month. With books to suit almost every taste, we hope that you will be able to make it along on to join us on the day. For more details about the event, please visit the Stirling Christmas Market website at: http://www.the-lane.co.uk/stirling-christmas-market.html |
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Extremis Publishing Podcast Featured on New Platforms
13th November 2019 Good news for podcast fans! The Extremis Publishing Podcast is now being featured on three new podcast hosting platforms, so you will be able to listen to new episodes on Player.FM, Pocket Casts and Listen Notes. We release a new podcast during the first week of every month, so don't forget to subscribe to us on the platform of your choice! For more information about the Extremis Publishing Podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Announcing The Golden Age of Christmas Movies for Pre-Order
11th November 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to announce a new festively-themed title - just in time for the holiday season! The Golden Age of Christmas Movies by Thomas A. Christie is the latest volume in a series of books exploring the themes and conventions of Christmas cinema, covering some of the all-time greats of the genre. Considering many of the best-loved Christmas films of the 1940s and '50s, the book examines the reasons why these landmark motion pictures were so influential... and why they continue to remain popular with audiences and critics even in the present day. The Golden Age of Christmas Movies is available to pre-order now, and will be released on Friday 29th November 2019. For more information, please visit our The Golden Age of Christmas Movies page. |
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More Christmas Promo Thanks
8th November 2019 Many thanks to our friends Dr Murray Cook and Amy Leitch for so kindly agreeing to take part in location filming for this year's Extremis Publishing Christmas video promo at the scenic historic spa town of Bridge of Allan. Their involvement was greatly appreciated, and as an added bonus the weather stayed dry just long enough for us to film without a waterlogged camera! Not long to go now until this year's festive mystery is revealed... |
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New Author Alert!
6th November 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce the latest author to join our catalogue - and it's a familiar face! Julie Christie is one of the founding directors of Extremis Publishing, and will soon be making her literary debut with a new project which will be opening our fifth anniversary year. To find out more about Julie, read her bio on the Extremis website - and information about her first book will be coming soon. |
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Digging into Stirling's Past Podcast
1st November 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, Dr Murray Cook discusses his book Digging into Stirling's Past - an illustrated guide to the hidden historical secrets of the city of Stirling. As well as the locations of major historical significance, Murray also talks about many of the lesser-known sites around the area that have helped to make Stirling one of the most fascinating places in all of Scotland. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Christmas Filming Thanks
28th October 2019 Many thanks to authors Robert Murray and Ian McNeish for having kindly taken part in the filming for our forthcoming Christmas video promo in beautiful Carnoustie yesterday. Ian and Robbie are only two of the stars of this year's festive promo, however - and Tayside is just one of the locations that will be featured! With December fast approaching, all will be revealed soon... |
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Extremis E-mail Disruption
22nd October 2019 Apologies to anyone who has been unable to reach us via e-mail recently. It has come to our attention that a number of e-mails to our company address have bounced back to their recipients, while other messages haven't arrived at all and several have been delayed for days before arrival. The service provider responsible for hosting our e-mail server has been experiencing major technical difficulties over the past 10-14 days. To this end, we are currently in the process of transferring to a new service provider and normal e-mail access should be restored within the next few days. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused, but - if you should need to get in touch with us before then - we can still be reached via our website's contact page and through our social media channels. |
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Colin on the Internet Airwaves
16th October 2019 Dr Colin M. Barron will be speaking about his book Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema in an interview with Chat and Spin Radio this Thursday, the 17th of October, at 6.50pm. Colin will be discussing the significant impact of time travel movies on science fiction, and talking about some of the films that are explored in his book. You can tune in to Chat and Spin Radio at: http://www.chatandspinradio.com/ |
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Meet the Author Event with David
15th October 2019 Author David M. Addison will be giving an entertaining public presentation about his travel writing at Dollar Community Library on Friday 22nd November 2019 at 7pm. David will be discussing a number of the books he has written about his travels across the globe, and will also be delivering some readings for the audience. Tickets for the event cost £5 per person, and are available by contacting Dollar Community Library on 01259 743253. For more details about how to get in touch with the library, please visit their website at: https://dollarcdt.com/dollar-library/ |
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Christmas Book-Signing Thanks
11th October 2019 Many thanks to Tinsel and Tartan for their kind hospitality at Stirling's Old Arcade yesterday during the book-signing session for Dr Thomas A. Christie's A Righteously Awesome Eighties Christmas. Everyone loved the amazing range of festive gifts and decorations on display. Remember, folks - only 75 days to go until Christmas! |
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Retrospective of the Digging into Stirling's Past Book-Signing Event
9th October 2019 Dr Murray Cook took part in a special book signing event at Made in Stirling, the city's arts collective in King Street, Stirling, on Friday 4th October. Many thanks to everyone who joined us on the day and supported the event, including Stirling's Provost Christine Simpson. To view our video retrospective of the event, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIgCqSlBXPM Murray's work has also been featured in a recent edition of The Scotsman. Appearing in the Monday 7th October 2019 issue, the article by George Mair can be read in its entirety at the following link: https://www.scotsman.com/heritage/midden-pottery-offers-clues-to-scots-kings-and-queens-1-5018914 |
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Independent Bookshop Day Podcast
5th October 2019 Recorded on Independent Bookshop Week in celebration of Independent Bookshop Day, in this month's Extremis Publishing podcast Andy Rome from the Book House in Monifieth talks about the continuing relevance that bookshops have in the modern world when it comes to encouraging new readers, establishing reading communities, and driving a diverse and fast-moving industry. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Digging into Stirling's Past is Released Today!
30th September 2019 Dr Murray Cook's new book, Digging into Stirling's Past: Uncovering the Secrets of Scotland's Smallest City, is released today! Murray takes his readers on a fascinating journey around the long and intriguing history of this ancient Royal City, exploring many little-known facts and cultural surprises along the way. The book also contains a range of colour interior illustrations. More details can be found on our Digging into Stirling's Past page. |
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Murray in Medievalists.net
27th September 2019 Dr Murray Cook's new book Digging into Stirling's Past has been the focus of a new article on historical website Medievalists.net, which discusses his observations on the Battle of Stirling Bridge - just one of the many events and locations that are explored in this exciting new text. Digging into Stirling's Past will be published on Monday 30th September 2019. The feature can be read in full at: http://www.medievalists.net/2019/09/new-light-on-the-battle-of-stirling-bridge/ |
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Digging into Stirling's Past Video Promo
25th September 2019 With only a few days left until its publication date, join archaeologist Dr Murray Cook as he introduces his new book Digging into Stirling's Past: Uncovering the Secrets of Scotland's Smallest City - his exciting and often fascinating guide to the quirky and little-known mysteries of Stirling's long and far-reaching history. To view the video, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGXw9bQCjK0 |
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Murray in Scottish Field
23rd September 2019 Congratulations to Dr Murray Cook, whose eagerly-awaited new book Digging into Stirling's Past has been the feature of an article in Scottish Field's culture section. Only a week left to go now until the book is due to be published! To read the feature, please visit Scottish Field's website at: https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/culture/books/stirlings-secrets-are-revealed-in-a-new-book/ |
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Robbie in Robert Burns World Federation Newsletter
19th September 2019 Great news for author Robert Murray, whose recently-published play The Spirit of Robbie Burns has been featured in the September 2019 edition of the Robert Burns World Federation Newsletter. Appearing on page 8 of issue 40, Robert's book is discussed in relation to its detailed evocation of the life of Scotland's National Bard from youth to literary fame and then his later farming life. To find out more about the Robert Burns World Federation, please visit their website at: http://www.rbwf.org.uk/ |
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Book Signing Event with Murray
17th September 2019 Coming up on Friday 4th October 2019, join author Dr Murray Cook as he meets with members of the public and signs and personalises copies of his new book Digging into Stirling's Past. The book explores the mysteries of Scotland's smallest Royal City, including many little-known historical facts, and will be available to buy on the day. The event will take place between 2pm-4pm at Made in Stirling, 44 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1AY. For more details, please visit our Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/561367444600730/ |
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The More the Murray-er
16th September 2019 The excitement is continuing to build for the release of Dr Murray Cook's new book Digging into Stirling's Past: Uncovering the Secrets of Scotland's Smallest City, with features appearing in yesterday's issue of The Sunday Post and The Sunday Mail, and today's edition of The Times. Not long left to go now until you can read Murray's fascinating account of Stirling's historical mysteries yourself - the book will be published on Monday 30th September 2019, and you don't want to miss it! |
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Murray in the News
12th September 2019 Congratulations to Dr Murray Cook, whose forthcoming book Digging into Stirling's Past has been featured in articles appearing in The Herald and The Courier on 11th September 2019. Not long now until Murray's book will be released - the launch date will be on Monday 30th September. Also, Murray will be giving a lecture on the history of the Abbey Craig as part of the National Wallace Monument's 150th anniversary lecture series. This will take place at Legends Coffee House on Thursday 10th October at 6:30pm. Tickets cost £5 each (or £2 for members of the National Wallace Monument). To find out more, or to book your place, please visit the Wallace Monument website at: https://www.nationalwallacemonument.com/2019/03/evening-lectures/ |
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Calling All Elves!
9th September 2019 Our friends at The North Pole Press have an exciting new crowdfunding venture currently underway on Kickstarter - and they're looking for new elves to join them in their adventure! The campaign focuses on Joe Moore and Mary Moore's beautifully-illustrated new book The Christmas Eve Journey, which is an award-winning story for all the family that explores Santa Claus's perspective on the classic Clement Clark Moore tale A Visit from St Nicholas. Their Kickstarter campaign is offering many exclusive rewards for people who would like to make a pledge in support of their goal. For more details, including how you can get involved, please visit Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/santasnewbook/santa-is-looking-for-elves. |
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Colin's Battles on Screen Podcast
4th September 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, Colin M. Barron talks about Battles on Screen, his guide to some of the finest and most exciting war movies ever to appear in cinemas - a book which spans many decades of modern film production. To listen to the episode, please visit our podcast page. |
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Book Signing at Tinsel and Tartan
27th August 2019 It might still be August, but at Tinsel and Tartan: Stirling's Christmas Shop it's Christmas all year round! By kind invitation of Tinsel and Tartan at Stirling's Old Arcade, Dr Thomas A. Christie will be taking part in a book-signing session on Thursday 10th October 2019 between 6pm-8pm as part of a special late-night shopping session. Copies of his book A Righteously Awesome Eighties Christmas will be available to buy on the day, and can be personalised by Tom for purchasers. Nothing like some early Christmas shopping to put you in a festive mood! |
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David Features in Bond Magazine
20th August 2019 Great news for author David M. Addison, whose feature 'Bravo Rocha Brava!' has appeared in the August 2019 edition of Bond Magazine, the official journal of the Holiday Property Bond. David's article, which is on pages 54-55, looks in detail at his visit to Cape St Vincent - the most south-westerly point in mainland Europe - and discusses the fascinating history of this beautiful and ancient settlement. |
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Clackmannanshire Libraries Presentation
16th August 2019 Many thanks to Clackmannanshire Library Services for inviting Extremis Publishing to give a presentation about the company's work to members of the public. Taking place at Tillicoultry's Ben Cleuch Centre on Thursday 15th August, directors Julie and Tom Christie were on hand to talk about the process of publishing non-fiction books and the changing challenges that were facing the industry. A lively Q&A session followed, and there was plenty of opportunity to talk about writing, publishing and what the future of the literary world might look like. Special thanks to Alma Wardrope for chairing the event. |
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Announcing Digging into Stirling's Past Available for Pre-Order
13th August 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to announce a new book by Dr Murray Cook. Digging into Stirling's Past: Uncovering the Secrets of Scotland's Smallest City tells Stirling’s story through its secret nooks and crannies; the spots the tourists overlook and those that the locals have forgotten or never visited. Stirling is Scotland’s best preserved medieval city, boasting one of Europe’s finest Renaissance palaces, the world’s oldest football, Mary Queen of Scots' coronation, Scotland’s first powered and unpowered flights, one of Scotland’s earliest churches, Scotland’s two most important battles, connections to King Arthur and the Vikings, Britain’s last beheading – and its oldest resident is 4000 years old! Join Stirling’s Burgh Archaeologist as he takes the reader on a tour of a fascinating city’s history which is full of heroes, battles, Kings and Queens… and much, much more besides. Digging into Stirling's Past will be released on Monday 30th September 2019. For further information and pre-order details, please visit our Digging into Stirling's Past page. |
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Introducing Dr Murray Cook
8th August 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce the latest author to join our catalogue. Dr Murray Cook is Stirling Council’s Archaeologist, who has undertaken numerous excavations across Scotland and published over 40 articles as well as a book about his research. Murray is an Honorary Research Fellow at Stirling University, and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He was conferred the Stirling’s Provost Award in 2018 for his work for the Council, where he has helped raise over £300,000 to be spent on community archaeology and research. Murray has appeared on several TV programmes, writes a regular column in the Stirling Observer, and runs Stirling Archaeology - a Facebook page dedicated to Stirling’s fantastic heritage. We will soon be announcing details of Murray's first book with Extremis Publishing, so watch this space for further information in the near future. |
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Five Favourite Books with Tom
5th August 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, Professor Roderick "Rory" Watson - Emeritus Professor of English Studies at the University of Stirling and author of the celebrated text The Literature of Scotland (1984) - talks to his old protégé Dr Thomas A. Christie about the five books which have helped to influence Tom's worldview and shape his understanding of literary studies. To listen to the episode, please visit our podcast page. |
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Discovering Dumfries and Galloway with David
1st August 2019 Congratulations to David M. Addison, whose book Exploring the SWC300: A Cultural and Historical Companion to the South-West Coastal 300 Route has been featured in the latest edition of Dumfries & Galloway Life magazine. Appearing in the July 2019 issue, David's book is discussed as part of a wider article exploring the many amazing sights and locations along the SWC300 route - one of Scotland's most remarkable road trips. For more information about Dumfries & Galloway Life, visit their magazine's website at: http://www.dumfriesandgallowaylife.co.uk/ |
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The Spirit of Robbie Burns Released Today
31st July 2019 The Spirit of Robbie Burns, Robert Murray's three-act play exploring the life and works of Scotland's national bard, is released today. Appearing in print for the first time, this stage drama follows Burns from his formative years in Ayr through to his success and celebrity in Edinburgh and later farming life in Dumfries. Related with warm wit and keen insight, The Spirit of Robbie Burns delves into the life of one of Scotland’s most complex and colourful characters to explore his timeless work and the world he lived in. For further information, please visit our The Spirit of Robbie Burns page. |
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Thirty Years of Licence to Kill
25th July 2019 Prepare to be shaken and stirred! As part of a retrospective feature by Michael Coate on the thirtieth anniversary of the James Bond film Licence to Kill, Dr Thomas A. Christie has been part of a round table interview on Californian entertainment website The Digital Bits discussing the legacy of this controversial entry in the long-running series of cinematic spy thrillers. To read the article in full, please visit: http://digitalbits.com/columns/history-legacy-showmanship/licence-to-kill-30th-final |
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The Spirit of Robbie Burns Video Promo
22nd July 2019 With only a week to until the book of the play is released, Robert Murray introduces his stage drama The Spirit of Robbie Burns: a three-act play which details the life and works of Scotland's national bard Robert Burns in all of their timeless complexity. To watch the video, please visit the Extremis Publishing YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU77TwxjNbw |
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Insights into Publishing with Extremis
17th July 2019 Extremis Publishing Directors Julie and Tom Christie will be the guests of Clackmannanshire Council Library Service for a presentation entitled Insights into Publishing. The event will be taking place from 2pm-3pm on Thursday 15th August 2019 at the Ben Cleuch Centre, Park Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6AG. Admission is free for members of the public, but the organisers recommend booking tickets ahead of time from Eventbrite at the following address: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-group-gathering-talk-insights-into-publishing-tickets-63468673511 |
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Colin's Travels in Time in INSITE Magazine
10th July 2019 Congratulations to Dr Colin M. Barron on having his book Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema featured in the latest issue of INSITE Magazine. INSITE is the International Network of Somewhere In Time Enthusiasts, and their organisation covers all news relating to the iconic 1980 film directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Somewhere in Time is just one of the many time travel films that Colin discusses in his book. For more information, please visit our Travels in Time page. |
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The Spirit of Robbie Burns Podcast
8th July 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, Robert Murray chats about his three-act play The Spirit of Robbie Burns, which explores the life of Scotland's national bard Robert Burns from his formative years through to his literary fame and later farming life. Robbie also considers Burns's lasting legacy as a poet, not only in his native Scotland but across the world. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Happy Birthday to Us!
3rd July 2019 Happy Extremis Day! Extremis Publishing is four years old today. Many thanks to all of our loyal readers, and to everyone who has supported our company - it is always greatly appreciated. We have many fresh and exciting titles in the pipeline for the months and years ahead, so please stay tuned for new announcements coming your way very soon. |
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A Road Trip Around the Heart of Scotland
2nd July 2019 Scotland's brand new Heart 200 route was formally launched yesterday at a special event held at Loch Leven's Larder in Kinross. The route covers roughly 200 miles around Perthshire and Stirlingshire, and takes in some stunning parts of the country as well as many unexpected attractions and activities along the way. Extremis Publishing's Director and resident pop culture guru Dr Thomas A. Christie has contributed the Route Guide and Film & TV Guide to the Heart 200's official website, which highlights some of the amazing things to see and do in this area of Scotland. Anyone planning a road trip to remember will want to check out the unforgettable Heart 200 soon! The Heart 200 route, and Tom's involvement in the route guide, is also featured in the July 2019 issue of The Perthshire Magazine in an article by Abigail Shepherd which appears on pages 68-71. |
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Announcing The Spirit of Robbie Burns Available for Pre-Order
27th June 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to announce a new book by Robert Murray. The Spirit of Robbie Burns is three-act stage drama based upon the life and times of Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns. Appearing in print for the first time, Robert’s acclaimed stage play follows the life of Burns from his formative years in Ayr through to his success and celebrity in Edinburgh and later farming life in Dumfries. You will meet his friends, learn of his inspirations, and discover intimate details of his many romantic encounters. The text of the play contains detailed appendices and performance notes, which makes it especially suitable for Burns Night celebrations, amateur and professional performances, and for all lovers of Scottish poetry and song. The Spirit of Robbie Burns will be released on Friday 31st July 2019. For further information and pre-order details, please visit our The Spirit of Robbie Burns page. |
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Happy Independent Bookshop Week
18th June 2019 Wishing everyone a happy Independent Bookshop Week! Wherever you are, we hope that you'll be able to take the time to pay a visit to your local bookshop and support them over the coming days. Extremis Publishing would like to thank The Book House in Monifieth for so kindly taking part in our recent bookshop-themed podcast. Their involvement is much appreciated, and the podcast will be coming up in the months ahead. |
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Robbie at Dundee Book Signing Event
11th June 2019 Author Robert Murray will be taking part in a special book signing event on Monday 25th June 2019, along with other members of Tay Writers, at Madigan's Tearoom and Bookshop at 25 Castle Street, Dundee. Robbie will be on hand to speak to people about his book The Grocer's Boy, and copies will be available for purchase on the day. On request, Robbie will personalise and autograph books that are bought at the event, so if you should happen to be in Dundee please feel free to drop in and say hello to him and his Tay Writers colleagues. Further details of Robbie's upcoming events can be found on his website at: http://www.robertmurrayauthor.co.uk/ |
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New Exploring the NC500 Podcast
5th June 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing Podcast, David M. Addison looks back on his epic road trip around the North Highlands of Scotland when writing his book Exploring the NC500: Travelling Scotland's Route 66. To hear the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Exploring the SWC300 Now Available to Buy
29th May 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce that David M. Addison's new book Exploring the SWC300: A Cultural and Historical Companion to the South-West 300 Route is now available to buy from online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. Join David on his travels as he discovers the heritage, historical sites and characters that make the South-West one of the most beautiful and fascinating regions of Scotland. For more information, please visit our Exploring the SWC300 page. |
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Exploring the SWC300 Video Promo
22nd May 2019 With only a week to go until the release of David M. Addison's latest travel book Exploring the SWC300, in this video promo he describes undertaking a road trip with a difference around the historical and cultural riches of Scotland's beautiful South-West Coastal 300 Route. To watch the video, please visit the Extremis Publishing YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8KhHYuo_OQ |
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Meet the Author Video with Robert Murray
15th May 2019 In this new Meet the Author video, Robert Murray discusses the story about his writing journey, talking about his early life experiences and the ways in which they would inform his approach to his craft. To watch the video, please visit the Extremis Publishing YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxWv-IaLpZc |
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New Planes on Film Podcast
7th May 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, Colin M. Barron discusses Planes on Film, his guide to the very best of aviation cinema which takes a look at some of the most iconic aviation movies ever to grace the big screen. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Travels in Time in the Dunfermline Press
3rd May 2019 Colin M. Barron is the focus of a feature in this week's issue of the Dunfermline Press, taking a look at his recent Travels in Time book signing event at Dunfermline's well-known pop culture hotspot, The Little Shop of Heroes. The article, with photography by Ted Milton, appears on page 9 of the paper's Thursday 2nd May edition. Image © Copyright Amy Leitch, all rights reserved. |
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Announcing Exploring the SWC300 Available for Pre-order
2nd May 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce the latest British travel book by David M. Addison. Exploring the SWC300: A Cultural and Historical Companion to the South-West Coastal 300 Route is an informative and entertaining guide to the heritage of the South-West Coastal 300 Route, Scotland's newest epic road trip. This book seeks to shed a light on the history and culture of this region of Scotland. By delving into the colourful events that happened here in the past, the intention is to enhance and enrich the reader's exploration of this land of contrasts as they travel through its rolling hills and along its spectacularly scenic coastline. They will discover the entertaining stories which lie behind the route, as well as all of the colourful characters, the castles and landmarks, and historical figures ranging from Robert the Bruce to Robert Burns. It’s hard to imagine there can be another part of Scotland that has so much to offer the tourist. Exploring the SWC300 will be released on Friday 31st May 2019. For further information and pre-order details, please visit our Exploring the SWC300 page. |
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Travels in Time Book Signing Retrospective
1st May 2019 In this new retrospective video, see the highlights of Colin M. Barron taking part in a special book signing event at Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes on Saturday 27th April 2019. Thanks to everyone who joined us on the day and supported the event. Special thanks to the owners of the Little Shop of Heroes for inviting us and making the day possible. |
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Forthcoming Author Appearances
24th April 2019 Two Extremis Publishing authors will be making public appearances over the next few weeks to talk about their work. On Thursday 2nd May 2019, Robert Murray will be giving a talk about his book The Grocer's Boy to Friends of Dundee City Archives, in Glasite Hall, St Andrew's Church, King Street (Near the Wellgate Centre), Dundee, commencing at 1pm. Then on Saturday 4th May 2019, Robbie will be talking further about The Grocer's Boy and autographing copies of the book at Waterstones Dundee, at 35 Commercial Street, Dundee, from 12:30pm onwards. Also, don't forget that on Saturday 27th April 2019, Colin M. Barron will be appearing between 12noon and 2pm for a signing session of his new book Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, at a special event which is kindly being hosted by Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes at 8 Maygate, Dunfermline. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day. Come along and meet Colin, and have your own copy of Travels in Time personalised by him. |
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Colin Reaches Authorship Landmark
18th April 2019 Many congratulations to Dr Colin M. Barron, who has recently been the focus of a feature in the Stirling Observer. The article commemorates the publication of Colin's tenth book, Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, and celebrates his career in writing thus far. For more information, please check out the 17th April 2019 edition of the Stirling Observer to read the full story. Image © Copyright Amy Leitch, all rights reserved. |
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Travels in Time Released Today
15th April 2019 Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, Colin M. Barron's new study of time travel movies and their intriguing history on the big screen, is available to buy from today. With a thought-provoking examination of the classics of the genre, as well as many lesser-known titles, Travels in Time takes a look at a category of film that has enthralled moviegoers for decades and considers the reasons why it has become one of the most popular subjects in all of science fiction cinema. For more information, please visit our Travels in Time page. |
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Travels in Time Video Promo
10th April 2019 With less than a week to go until the release of his latest book, author Dr Colin M. Barron discusses Travels in Time, an exciting and informative guide to the history of time travel cinema. Drawing from the earliest days of the genre right through to the latest releases, Colin considers the various aspects which have helped to make time travel movies among the most memorable feature films in the history of science fiction. With grateful thanks to Bo'ness Motor Museum for kindly allowing access to their exhibits and filming on their premises. To view the video promo, please visit our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9UIEnQo0To |
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New Spectrum of Adventure Podcast
2nd April 2019 In this month's episode of the Extremis Publishing podcast, Alby Grainger - proprietor of Dunfermline's legendary Little Shop of Heroes comic store - talks to Thomas A. Christie about The Spectrum of Adventure, an in-depth guide to the history of text adventure games on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer throughout the 1980s. Huge thanks to Alby for taking the time to conduct the interview on location! To hear the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Meet the Author of Travels in Time - Coming Soon!
29th March 2019 On Saturday 27th April, author Colin M. Barron will be appearing between 12noon and 2pm for a signing session of his new book Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema, at an event kindly hosted by Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day. Come along and meet Colin, and have your own copy personalised. Little Shop of Heroes is located at 8 Maygate, Dunfermline, KY12 7NH. Find out more about the event on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/301877040508339/ |
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Announcing Travels in Time Available for Pre-order
19th March 2019 Extremis Publishing is delighted to announce a new book by Dr Colin M. Barron. Travels in Time: The Story of Time Travel Cinema is an exciting and informative guide to the history of time travel cinema, drawing from the earliest days of the genre right through to the latest releases. Travels in Time considers all of the various elements which have helped to make time travel movies among the most memorable features in all of science fiction, ranging from the golden age of time travel movies and their glory days in the 1980s through to the most recent features to have emerged in the past decade. Travels in Time will be released on Monday 15th April 2019, and is available for pre-order from all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide. For more information, please visit our Travels in Time page. |
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Robbie's New Author Website Goes Live
12th March 2019 Robert Murray's brand new author website, www.robertmurrayauthor.co.uk, has now launched. Why not pay it a visit to learn more about Robbie, his books and plays, and his forthcoming author events? Robbie will also be giving a presentation tomorrow, Wednesday 13th March 2019, to Abertay Historical Society about his book The Grocer's Boy. The talk will be taking place at the University of Dundee in the Dalhousie Building, Lecture Theatre 2, Hawkhill, Dundee, commencing at 6.30pm. Image © Copyright Jean Findlay, all rights reserved. |
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Robbie in the Evening Telegraph
7th March 2019 Congratulations to Robert Murray, who has been the feature of a two-page article in the Evening Telegraph. Appearing on pages 12-13 of the Wednesday 6th March issue, in a feature by Kenny MacDonald, Robert discusses the personal influences behind his book The Grocer's Boy and gives some background detail about this autobiographical walk down memory lane in 1950s Tayside. To read the article, please visit the Evening Telegraph website at: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/carnoustie-author-describes-life-as-a-grocer-in-1950s-dundee/ Image © Copyright Eleanor Jewson, all rights reserved. |
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Happy World Book Day
7th March 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to wish everyone a fantastic World Book Day - whatever you're reading today! |
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Five Favourite Books with Ian
4th March 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, author Ian McNeish discusses his five favourite books - the texts which have most influenced him and helped to shape his worldview. To listen, please visit our podcasts page. |
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New Podcast Coming
1st March 2019 Many thanks to Alby of Dunfermline's legendary Little Shop of Heroes for taking part in a new podcast which will be coming soon to Extremis Publishing. Watch out for more news in the near future! Don't forget that this year's Dumfermline Comic Con is fast approaching. Book your tickets soon to avoid disappointment! |
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Campervan Tales Competition
25th February 2019 Great news for all the road trip fans out there! The owners of Campervan Tales, the YouTube channel famous for showcasing journeys around the UK, have organised a competition to celebrate reaching their 1000th subscriber. Among the many excellent prizes they will be giving away is a copy of David M. Addison's Exploring the NC500: Travelling Scotland's Route 66. If you'd like to know more about the competition, why not have a look and find out how to take part: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmUDccqTew |
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Quality Time
21st February 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to offer sincere thanks to our friends at Bo'ness Motor Museum for allowing us special permission to film a video promo and conduct a photoshoot on their premises. Watch out for more details of this mystery project in the not-too-distant future... |
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Colin in The Courier
9th February 2019 Congratulations to Colin M. Barron, who is the focus of a double-page article in today's edition of The Courier. Appearing on pages 8 and 9 of The Courier's Weekend magazine, Colin is interviewed by Caroline Lindsay as he discusses his latest literary work in an illustrated feature. Stay tuned for more information about a brand new title from Colin in the very near future! |
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David's Stateside Adventures in This Month's Podcast
5th February 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, David M. Addison looks back on his time as a high school exchange teacher in 1970s Montana as he discusses his books An Innocent Abroad and Still Innocent Abroad, which detail an eventful period of his life as a fish out of water when he swapped his Scottish classroom for the wide open spaces of the United States of America. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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Dunfermline's Very Own Little Shop of Heroes
31st January 2019 Many thanks to Alby and Siobhan of Dunfermline's Little Shop of Heroes for meeting with us earlier today. We really enjoyed the visit, and look forward to working with you in the future! And don't forget to book your tickets for this year's Dunfermline ComicCon on 30th March 2019. You won't want to miss it! |
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Celebrating Burns Night
25th January 2019 Extremis Publishing would like to wish all of our readers a very happy Burns Night! Whatever your celebrations may be, we hope that your poetry is delivered well and that your haggis and neeps are tasty. And if you happen to be a fan of Scotland's national bard, watch out for a special Robert Burns-themed surprise later this year. Our lips are sealed until then! |
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It's Almost Time...
17th January 2019 An exciting new manuscript has arrived here at Extremis Publishing... and it's about time (quite literally)! Watch this space for more details in the near future. |
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Colin's Public Speaking Podcast
9th January 2019 In this month's Extremis Publishing podcast, author Dr Colin M. Barron talks about his book The Craft of Public Speaking and gives an overview of what it takes to give an effective public presentation with skill and confidence. He also reveals some hints and tips gained from his many years of experience at the lectern. To listen to the podcast, please visit our podcast page. |
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A Very Happy New Year!
4th January 2019 A very Happy New Year from Extremis Publishing! Wishing all of our readers an excellent time in 2019. Watch out for the latest news of our exciting catalogue of new book releases over the weeks and months ahead. If you like the sound of fresh, eclectic and unexpected titles, we have a feeling that this will be the year for you! |
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