BOOKSELLER

The Bookseller of Stromness. 
by Calum Morrison

"The Bookseller of Stromness combines a portrait of Tam McPhail, of Stromness Books and Prints, with a surrealistic tapestry of literary achievements.  Orkney has a thriving literary and cultural life, which stems from the creativity of local authors.   ...
It is a painting about connections, and in a small community such as Stromness, connections are the lifeblood of the town, giving a sense of belonging and weaving people and place together."

Sadly, Tam passed away a few years ago .. a great loss to Stromness.
This painting hangs in the library building.