Author Portraits - Grand Clearance

Snag some Author Portraits taken by Chris Close, originals from the Between the Lines Exhibition from the Edinburgh Book Festival, at this one-of-a-kind event at Gallery-Close!

About Author Portraits - Grand Clearance

	24th Sep 2025 to 1st Nov 2025
	10am - 6pm Wed - Sat
	Gallery Close 4B Howe Street, Edinburgh New Town EH3 6TD
	This is a free event
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Join us for a one-of-a-kind event at Gallery-Close (Photographic Gallery)!

Author Portraits taken by Chris Close are the originals from the Between the Lines* Exhibition from 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 accalaimed 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 video of this critically acclaimed body of work. This is a one off clearance featuring some literary greats as well as rock stars, politicians, actors etc.

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 etc etc.

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