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Sìol Gaelic Book Publishing Club

There are a number of publications we are currently working on. Those subscribing to our publications have their names listed in the book and usually pay less for the book and for shipping. Subscribers are critical, however, to gauge interest in the publication and in continuing what we are doing. If you would like to add your name to our book club as a regular subscriber (someone who agrees to purchase any new publications to help support Gaelic publishing in North America) we would be grateful.

Here are a number of publications we are currently working on. If you have an interest in seeing one or more of these books please let us know by pre-ordering (Note: pricing is an estimate only and there is no guarantee when the item will be published). Item will not be charged until it is ready to go to press:

Eilean an Ionmhais

Renowned Gaelic publisher Jonathon MacKinnon’s translation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic "Treasure Island." Never before in print. Due out this year. Softcover. ABT 280 pp.

$25.95C-$25.95US
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Argyllshire Folk and Hero Tales

A newly typed reprint of a excellent collection of Gaelic hero tales from Argyllshire. English translation and notes included. Due out this year. Softcover. ABT 300 pp.

$29.95C-$29.95US
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Christmas Cards

A number of traditional Christmas cards with quotes from various songs included which should be available this year.

$9.95C-$9.95US
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Leabhar nan Speur

The Gaelic Sky Chart, a first for the Gaelic world. Classical Gaelic names and lore included. Availability TBA. Softcover. ABT 80 pp.

$24.95C-$24.95US
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North American Gaelic Phrasebook

Finally a Gaelic phrasebook for situations you would run into in North America, using English and Gaelic words ands idioms from this part of the world. TBA. Softcover. ABT 180 pp.

$24.95C-$24.95US
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Dwelly's Gaelic Dictionary

The first truly new edition since it was first published. A small army of volunteers have been busy retyping and proofing this, the most comprehensive Gaelic dictionary available. Current plans are to issue it in three volumes over the next few years. TBA. Hardcover. ABT 550 pp. for each volume.

$49.95C-$49.95US per volume (pricing subject to change)
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Famhair - Giant and other Gaelic Poems

This book of 89 poems by Lewis MacKinnon is the first complete volume of contemporary Gaelic poetry published in Nova Scotia. The book is completely bilingual. In particular, the English translation, which accompanies each poem on the opposite page, will be of great interest to Gaelic learners and allow non-Gaelic readers to also enjoy MacKinnon’s poetic insights. 216pp.

$15.95C-$15.95US
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O Cheapaich nan Craobh

The latest publication from Sìol is now available. This is our most ambitious project to date. Alasdair Ailein Mhór (Alexander MacDonald), known locally as Bàrd na Ceapaich (The Keppoch Bard), was born in Glenuig, Moidart, Scotland in 1820. He moved with his family in 1830 to the Keppoch area of Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. There he produced poetry in quality second only to his neighbour the celebrated Bard MacLean. Twenty-five of the bard's songs have been collected through painstaking research and are now in print together for the first time along with translations, geneological information, corrospondence and photos of the bard and the people he sang about. 230pp.

“This excellent collection of the poetry of Alexander MacDonald, the Keppoch Bard, one of the greatest Gaelic poets of the New World, will be welcomed by anyone interested in the Gaelic heritage of Nova Scotia, and in particular, the rich legacy of Gaelic song and poetry from Antigonish County.”
Dr. Robert Dunbar, Reader in Celtic, University of Aberdeen

$22.95C-$22.95US
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Calum and Catriona's Welcome to the Highlands

An children's activity book about the Scottish Highlands by Michael Newton. B&W illustrations by Rhiannon Giddens. 40pp

$12.00Can/$12.00US
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The Blue Mountains...
Na Beanntaichean Gorma...

A new collection of Gaelic short stories from Cape Breton with translations from Gaelic folklorist and scholar Dr. John Shaw. there are 30 stories in all from numerous informats divided into five categories: International Tales, Stories about Robbers and Thieves, Tall Tales, Tales of the Fiann and Historical Legends and Clan Traditions.

$29.95Can/$29.95US
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Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid DVD
The Wake Calum MacLeod DVD

North America's first Gaelic-language short film is a whirlwind of a tale!

Calum MacLeod is a storyteller without an audience, for his children moved from Cape Breton long ago. One lonely night Calum confronts the Baron of the Wind in a storm and demands his children be returned. The old man promptly falls dead. From distant points the MacLeods assemble to attend Calum’s wake. But the deceased Calum has a surprise ending in store for them yet.

Shot in the highlands of Cape Breton and featuring Gaelic storyteller Angus MacLeod and music by internationally renowned signer Mary Jane Lamond, Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid is not only "a beautifully crafted film" (Inverness Oran), "a heart-tugger" (Halifax Daily News) and "a gem" (Winnipeg Uptown Magazine), it is a historic venture into one of the world's most renowned oral storytelling cultures.

Loaded with special features, including photos, storyboards, production notes, music, biographies, trailers and learn Gaelic resources, Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid can be viewed with English, Gaelic and no subtitles, making the film an excellent Gaelic language tool.

$19.95Can/$19.95US
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1. O Cheapaich nan Craobh
2. Everyday Gaelic w. CD
3. Gaelic Songs in Nova Scotia
4. Teach Yourself Gaelic CD Pack
5. Cothrom Ionnsachaidh
6. Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid DVD
7. Seachd DVD
8. MacLennan's Dictionary
9. Abair Dictionary (N.A. Edition)
10. Gaelic Verbs - Systemized & Simplified
11. Leughadh agus Sgrìobhadh 2
12. Leughadh agus Sgrìobhadh
13. An t-Oranaiche
14. Gaelic Phrasebook
15. Bàrdachd na Féinne & Blue Mountains & Other Tales

1. Faire Chaluim Mhic Leòid DVD
2. Teach Yourself Gaelic w. CDs
3. Everyday Gaelic w. CD
4. Leughadh agus Sgrìobhadh 2
5. MacLennan's Dictionary
6. An t-Òranaiche
7. Leughadh agus Sgrìobhadh 1
8. Gaelic Phrasebook
9. Na Beannaichean Gorma...
10. Popular Tales of the West Highlands, Vol. 2
11. Gaelic Verbs – Systemized & Simplified
12. The Essential English-Gaelic Dictionary
13. Abair Dictionary
14. Cothrom Ionnsachaidh
15. Tribute to the North Shore Gaelic Singers CD

1. Leughadh agus Sgrìobhadh 1
2. Everyday Gaelic w. CD
3. Gaelic Verbs
4. SOL Series 1, Study Pack 1
5. The Essential Eng.-Gaelic Dictionary
6. Abair Dictionary
7. Dwelly's Illustrated Gaelic-Eng. Dictionary
8. 2007 Mìosachan/Calendar
9. Deirdire
10. An t-Òranaiche
11. A' Seo CD
12. Gaelic Songs in Nova Scotia
13. TYG Dictionary
14. Bàrdachd na Féinne
15. Leabhar nan Litrichean + DVD