July has been a vibrant month for readers, with Luath Press unveiling a striking range of new titles that traverse the boundaries of art, culture and storytelling. Two standouts this month offer something truly distinctive: Ken Currie’s deeply reflective art journey, and Alistair Paul’s innovative Gaelic sci-fi short stories.
Let’s dive into these remarkable releases.
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Ken Currie: Paintings & Writings, Compiled and edited by Tom Normand
For over forty years, Ken Currie has been a formidable presence in the contemporary art world, crafting paintings that provoke, challenge, and intrigue. Ken Currie: Paintings & Writings is an exceptional volume that reveals the inner workings of his creative mind. For the first time, Currie’s studio journals have been shared, offering a glimpse into the thoughts, emotions, and ideas that underlie his powerful and often enigmatic artworks.
Currie’s belief that painting must be “more – much, much more – than about paint” shines through every page. Here, vision and voice meld with feeling and intellect, inviting readers into the visceral and conceptual realms Currie inhabits.
Whether you are an art lover or simply curious about the intersections between thought and image, this book is a captivating journey into the heart of a true artistic visionary.
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Iomall By Alistair Paul
Venturing into the realm of the extraordinary, Iomall is a bold and imaginative collection of Gaelic short stories by Alistair Paul. Paul deftly pushes the boundaries of science fiction and the supernatural with a distinctly Gaelic flavour. Echoes of literary giants like William Gibson, J.G. Ballard, and Rudy Rucker resonate through these pages, transporting readers to strange new worlds where time loops, alien abductions and biological supercomputers abound.
Iomall is perfect for readers who relish experimental and avant-garde fiction, those eager to explore sci-fi with a cultural twist, or anyone keen to experience Gaelic storytelling in a fresh, daring light. The collection’s surreal and mind-bending narratives offer a fascinating fusion of futurism and folklore, making it a must-read for lovers of innovative literature and boundary-pushing ideas.
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July’s Luath Press releases showcase the publisher’s commitment to diverse voices and artistic innovation. Whether it’s delving into the intense psychological world of Ken Currie’s paintings or journeying through Alistair Paul’s Gaelic sci-fi landscapes, these books invite readers to expand their horizons. If you’re looking for something intellectually stimulating, visually rich or simply refreshingly original, these titles are well worth exploring.