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Glasgow Libraries will host a book of condolence where people can record memories and tributes of writer and artist Alasdair Gray, his family have revealed with his Lanark prints on display at Tate Britain.
Canongate has shared a note of gratitude from Gray’s family about tributes following the author’s death. The author, was decribed as a "cultural trailblazer" and praised for his "forward-looking vision" following his death on 29th December aged 85.
Canongate has shared a statement from Gray’s family which reads: "In the time that has passed since Alasdair’s death we have been touched and comforted by the kind words, warm wishes and hilarious memories shared by his many friends and admirers, both in person and online.
"Many people have asked if we’re planning a memorial service. But in his will Alasdair specifically requested no service of any kind and we will be honouring his wishes. However, Alasdair belonged to all of us, and he loved a party. So we would be delighted for other people to celebrate and remember Alasdair in whatever way seems appropriate to them.
"Glasgow Libraries have also kindly offered to host a book of condolence where people can record their memories and tributes to Alasdair,” the statement reads. “This will be available first at Hillhead, the library he was using up to his death, and then at Riddrie, which was so important to him as a child. Alasdair‚Äôs sister Mora will contribute her own memories to the book and it will culminate in a free event as part of the Aye Write festival in March, of which Alasdair was a great supporter.
"A collection of recently acquired Lanark prints will also be on display at Tate Britain, in memoriam, over the next month. The Alasdair Gray Archive has been established as a way of updating and notifying on the future of Alasdair‚Äôs legacy and will be managed and run by Gray‚Äôs galleriest and friend Sorcha Dallas.” Lanark was his début published by Canongate, published in 1981, and widely regarded as a classic of 20th-century fiction."