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Caldey Island Launch Event

Caldey Island Launch Event

News release date: 28 July 2010

The press of Pembrokeshire joined us on Monday 26 July at the Caldey Island monastery guesthouse for the launch of Graffeg’s new title Caldey Island. With the official press launch on the island, followed by a signing at the Caldey Island shop, members of the local media covered the new title.

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Market Town Wales

Market Town Wales

News release date: 12 July 2010

Market Town Wales
Author David Williams
Publication July 2010
Price £14.99

The traditional livestock markets and fairs combined with independent, individual shops, restaurants, arts centres and pubs make them sought-after places to live. The contrast of old and new, abundance of local services and energetic daily bustle preserves these towns identities and character. They are precious national treasures and a joy to visit. David Williams’ book offers the reader a chance to explore a selection of them.

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Caldey Island

Caldey Island

News release date: 12 July 2010

Caldey Island
Author Christopher Howells
Photographer Ross Grieve
Publication July 2010
Paperback, 192 pages
Price £14.99

The Cistercian monks of Caldey continue a tradition which began in the sixth century. Author Chris Howells and photographer Ross Grieve gained exclusive access to capture the daily lives of the monks and their celebrations. This documentary book explores all aspects of life on Caldey Island – its abbey, people and wildlife. The Island is visited by over 60,000 people each summer and is part of the Pembrokeshire National Park, the UK’s only national coast park.

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Seashore Safari ready for the Summer

Seashore Safari ready for the Summer

News release date: 10 June 2010

Seashore Safaris, exploring rocky and sandy seashores by Judith Oackley, is the ideal book for the beach this summer - whatever the weather! This activity book is for children, families and nature lovers of all ages who enjoy exploring the seashore. It's much more than a species identifier. Judith shows you where to look, how to recognise species and record findings and gives handy hints to help conserve the delicate ecosystem of our coastline.

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Artes Mundi 4 publication

Artes Mundi 4 publication

News release date: 09 March 2010

To celebrate the preview of the Artes Mundi exhibition at the National Museum Cardiff on 9 March, the Artes Mundi 4 book was released. The exhibition will run from 11 March until 6 June, in which time the winner of the Artes Mundi competition will be announced.


I ddathlu rhagolwg yr arddangosfa Artes Mundi at yr Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd ar 9 Mawrth, cyhoeddwyd y llyfr Artes Mundi 4. Bydd yr arddangosfa yn rhedeg o 11 Mawrth tan 6 Mehefin, yn ystod pryd bydd enillwr y cystadlaeuaeth Artes Mundi yn cael ei gyhoeddi.

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Discovering Welsh Gardens; launched 1st March with limited edition prints.

Discovering Welsh Gardens; launched 1st March with limited edition prints.

News release date: 02 March 2009

Discovering Welsh Gardens takes the reader on a stimulating and provocative tour of twenty handpicked gardens chosen by The Times gardening writer Stephen Anderton and award winning photographer Charles Hawes. The book has some familiar gardens and some completely unknown to the gardening world.

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Charismatic coastal images reflect the dazzling beauty of Wales in this amazing new book 'Coastline Wales' about the Welsh coast.

Charismatic coastal images reflect the dazzling beauty of Wales in this amazing new book 'Coastline Wales' about the Welsh coast.

News release date: 19 February 2009

Coastline Wales is a sumptuous hardback book that takes us on a spectacular pictorial journey along the Welsh seaboard.
From wild surf beaches, where Atlantic rollers crash on the shore, to snug, sunlit ports and historic Victorian resorts, this book has the Welsh coastline covered.

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Food Wales - a second helping by Colin Pressdee

Food Wales - a second helping by Colin Pressdee

News release date: 27 October 2008

Food Wales - a second helping takes us on a fascinating culinary odyssey around Wales.

Author Colin Pressdee highlights indigenous foods from the land and seas of Wales, producers committed to caring for the environment, and chefs who use the best of

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Not bad for a Taff... Bryan Webb winner of the Good Food Guide 'Best Restaurant in Wales'

Not bad for a Taff... Bryan Webb winner of the Good Food Guide 'Best Restaurant in Wales'

News release date: 30 September 2008

“He cooks from his heart. The joy of eating Bryan’s food stays with us for days,” Franco Taruschio, founder, The Walnut Tree, Abergavenny.

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Wales in Your Pocket...

Wales in Your Pocket...

News release date: 14 July 2008

Successful Cardiff-based publishing house, Graffeg, has just launched its latest venture - a series of pocket books designed to provide visitors to Wales with an evocative memento of their stay.

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Cooking Up a Celtic Feast

Cooking Up a Celtic Feast

News release date: 30 June 2008

67 cooks from the Celtic nations: Brittany, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man, share their culinary heritage with us in this sumptuous new book by well known cookery writer and broadcaster, Gilli Davies.

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Golf Wales book signing 1 December 2007

Golf Wales book signing 1 December 2007

News release date: 20 November 2007

Golf Wales author John Hopkins will be signing copies of his latest book at Borders Bookstore, The Hayes, Cardiff on Saturday 1 December between 1 and 3pm.

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Discovering Welsh Houses book launch

Discovering Welsh Houses book launch

News release date: 16 November 2007

Launch party a huge success

Over seventy-five invited guests joined Michael Davies in celebrating the launch of his new book Discovering Welsh Houses.

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New Skomer book released

New Skomer book released

News release date: 20 August 2007

New book focuses on Welsh island gem.

Skomer Island is situated off the coast of west Wales. It’s a National Nature Reserve, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Area under European Law and a world-renowned bird paradise.

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Golf Wales launched to the golfing world at Celtic Manor Wales Open

Golf Wales launched to the golfing world at Celtic Manor Wales Open

News release date: 30 May 2007

Golf Wales was successfully launched to the golfing world on 30 May at the Celtic Manor Wales Open pro-am event. The book was unveiled to the sporting press in line with the prestigious Wales Open held at the 2010 Ryder Cup venue.

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Graffeg's latest book launches at Cool Cymru premiere event

Graffeg's latest book launches at Cool Cymru premiere event

News release date: 24 November 2006

Cool Cymru Collection book was launched at a star-studded event held at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on Thursday 23 November.

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WNO book is best seller for Welsh Books Council

WNO book is best seller for Welsh Books Council

News release date: 01 June 2006

Welsh National Opera - Celebrating the first 60 years is best seller for May 2006.

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