Bookface Book Swap Brunch in Glasgow with Doug Allan
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Bookface Book Swap Brunch at Glaschu - Saturday 5th March
About this event
Bring four books to swap, enjoy brunch and a special Q+A hosted by Heather Suttie with guest author Doug Allan about his book Freeze Frame: A Wildlife Cameraman’s Adventures on Ice.
BAFTA and Emmy award-winning cameraman Doug Allan is set to reveal all about his extraordinary adventures on ice at a major literary event in Glasgow.
Doug will be selling and signing copies of his book at this event.
The wildlife snapper - who has worked extensively with Sir David Attenborough - will be discussing his captivating book Freeze Frame: A Wildlife Cameraman’s Adventures on Ice.
Fife-born Doug spent seven years in Antarctica as a research diver, scientist and photographer for the British Antarctic Survey, before changing direction to full-time filming in 1983.
Since then, he has become one of the world’s best known and respected cameramen. His photographic awards include eight Emmys and five BAFTAs and he has twice won the underwater category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The gifted Cinematographer also has three Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his camerawork, as well as two Polar Medals.
Doug will share insights into his experiences filming nature and living in the polar zones. He’ll also tell some of the stories behind the unique collection of photographs he assembled for his book.
Bookface fans, we can't wait to welcome you to Glaschu!
Please arrive at 9.30 am to drop off four books to participate in the book swap we'll have tea and coffee before the Q+A.
We'll then have prosecco and brunch, and you'll leave with four "new" books.
The kind people at Glaschu and head chef Dion Scott have put together a set menu to choose from:
- Eggs Royale. An English muffin halved and grilled, topped with Loch Duart cold smoked salmon, two poached Cacklebean Arlington White free-range eggs and Hollandaise sauce.
- Porridge with berry compote. Homemade, warming porridge garnished with seasonal berry compote.
- Grilled sourdough, smashed avocado, heirloom tomatoes, dukkha. Chargrilled Freedom bakery sourdough, topped with smashed avocado (avocado crushed and mixed with shallots, chilli, coriander and lime juice and zest) Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes dressed with Pedro Ximenez vinegar, sugar and smoked sea salt, dukkha (a crushed mix of nuts and seeds) garnished with micro coriander.
Tickets are £30 and you'll receive a small gift for attending this one.
If anyone speaks Spanish - please email Diana@hollicom.co.uk
About Doug Allan
In a breathtaking filming career spanning four decades, Doug has worked for Discovery, National Geographic, BBC and many others. His camerawork can be observed in a host of ground-breaking series such as The Blue Planet; Frozen Planet; Ocean Giants, Expedition Iceberg and Forces of Nature.
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The venue is close to Glasgow Queen Street and Central Stations.
Pictured below author Doug Allan, journalist and organiser Heather Suttie.