Author Portraits - Grand Clearance

Schedule

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm

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Gallery - Close (Photography Gallery) | Edinburgh, SC

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Author Portraits - Grand Clearance


Join us for a one-of-a-kind event at Gallery - Close (Photography Gallery).

Author Portraits taken by Chris Close are the original prints from the acclaimed Between the Lines* Exhibition at the Edinburgh Book Festival. This in person event is your chance to snag some stunning pieces at unbelievable prices - just £30 each. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring a touch of literary magic into your space. See you there!

Chris Close is the winner of the Albert Watson Portrait award 2024/25 and is one of the countries most in demand portait photographers. Several of his pieces are held in the National Galleries collection.

Please note opening times can vary so please do call ahead if travelling (07740 870579)

*Betwen the Lines is a unique portrait exhibition that has taken place at The Edinburgh Book Festival since 2019. Please visit Chris's Website to see many samples and a video of this critically acclaimed body of work. This is a one of clearance of much of the work featuring some literary greats as well as rock stars, politicians, actors etc. Priced at just £30 each (New works can be printed for £120).


Amongst the people Chris has photographed are Ian Rankin, Brian May, Cressida Cowell, Ian McEwan, Ben Okri, Wes Streeting, John Taylor, Wilko Johnson, Juno Dawson, Kim Sherwood, Ruth Jones, Judith Kerr, Lemn Sisay etc etc


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Gallery - Close (Photography Gallery), 4B Howe Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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