In conversation
Raymond Antrobus in conversation with Colin Grant
At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, poet Raymond Antrobus reflects on his memoir, part essay, part poetry, part testament and investigation of missing sound.
14th January, 2026
Raymond Antrobus and Colin Grant at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, 2025
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