Alasdair Gray

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May Hooper (right) was friends with Alasdair Gray for almost 40 years before the writer's death

Close friend of Alasdair Gray to release new book on iconic Scottish author

Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel Poor Things found new levels of fame last year when it was picked up by Hollywood

Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel Poor Things found new levels of fame last year when it was picked up by Hollywood

'I was Alasdair Gray's friend for 40 years – here's which work we should adapt next'

Poor Things has picked up 11 Oscar nominations and will find out tonight if they have won or not

Poor Things has picked up 11 Oscar nominations and will find out tonight if they have won or not

See the full list of Oscar nominations for Poor Things adaptation

Jackie Kay (Credit: Denise Else)

Jackie Kay (Credit: Denise Else)

Writers getting warmed up for Winter Words literary festival

Emma Stone said it was a ‘daily joy’ to play Bella Baxter

Emma Stone said it was a ‘daily joy’ to play Bella Baxter

Adaptation of Alasdair Gray novel Poor Things cleans up at Oscar nominations

Bookshops across Scotland told The National they have seen a surge in sales of Poor Things following the film's release

Bookshops across Scotland told The National they have seen a surge in sales of Poor Things following the film's release

Scottish book shops report surge in interest in Poor Things after film's release

The National Library of Scotland has bought the last piece of archive material by Alasdair Gray

The National Library of Scotland has bought the last piece of archive material by Alasdair Gray

Final piece of Alasdair Gray archive joins Poor Things at National Library

An adaptation of Alasdair Gray's Poor Things is to be released next month

An adaptation of Alasdair Gray's Poor Things is to be released next month

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New documentary celebrates legacy of Alasdair Gray ahead of Poor Things release

Emma Stone stars as Bella Baxter in Poor Things, an adaptation of Alasdair Gray's 1992 novel

Emma Stone stars as Bella Baxter in Poor Things, an adaptation of Alasdair Gray's 1992 novel

Poor Things: Alasdair Gray adaptation is brilliant, bonkers good fun

Alasdair Gray pictured at home in 2014 Image: Kirsty Anderson

Alasdair Gray pictured at home in 2014 Image: Kirsty Anderson

Alasdair Gray and Agnes Owens continue to inspire a new generations of artists