William Hershaw est un auteur écossais dont l'œuvre explore le déclin industriel et le patrimoine culturel. Sa poésie, souvent rédigée en langue écossaise, aborde des thèmes tels que la perte et la mémoire avec un profond sens du lieu et de l'histoire. Hershaw s'engage également dans le théâtre et la musique, ravivant d'anciennes traditions dramatiques et créant de nouveaux arrangements musicaux inspirés par des figures littéraires et des personnalités historiques. Son approche se caractérise par un lien fort avec la culture populaire et la langue, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective unique sur l'identité écossaise.
'Earth Bound Companions' is a collection of poems written about animals in Scots and English by Poet William Hershaw, with illustrations by Artist Les McConnell. The title is taken from the Robert Burns poem 'To A Mouse'. The poems andpaintings were originally exhibited at the Fire Station Creative Gallery in Dunfermline, Scotland, in March 2020. The pamphlet was designed and published by Grace Note Publications
Saul Vaigers (Scots for "Soul Travellers") is a unique collaboration between award winning poet William Hershaw and artist Les McConnell. Based on the concept of a breviary or prayer book, the beautifully designed pamphlet by Gonzalo Mazzei from Grace Note Publications is a calendar of Saints, each related to Scotland, its medieval shrines and pilgrims' routes. The poems and stunning artwork deal with themes of maintaining faith and hope through difficult times and are highly relevant in the context of today's world. Each section comes with an explanatory note. This is a book that will be treasured by a range of folk who are interested in walking, poetry, Scottish landscapes, history and religion. The combined overall quality is stunning.