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Allan Wilson Nominated For Scottish Book Of The Year Award

Cargo Publishing — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:31:16 +0000

.Congratulations to Allan Wilson-his Cargo published book has been nominated for the highest literary prize in Scotland, the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Book Awards. The prize money is £30,000 and Allan is in good company with other Cargo authors Alan Bissett and Kapka Kassabova nominated for books published by Headline and Portobello respectively.

The awards are announced in August. See the full shortlist here and buy Allan’s book here

Tales From The Mall-”A really important new form has emerged”-The Guardian

Cargo Publishing — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:57:23 +0000

It’s here, Tales From The Mall-the long awaited new book from acclaimed author and filmmaker Ewan Morrison. Watch the trailer here and read the stunning reviews here.

Cargo Announce New Salman Rushdie Colouring Book

Cargo Publishing — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:30:34 +0000

We’re delighted to announce a new book, perfect for children and adults-The Salman Rushdie Colouring Book.

Featuring your favourite characters from books like The Satanic Verses and Midnight’s Children, this 40 page book allows you to lovingly colour and design scenes from many of Rushdie’s classic books.

Including characters like Gibreel Farishta, Saleem Sinai and Shalimar, the book will be released in July 2012, just in time for those long car-trips to the beach and perfect to keep the kids occupied.

Cargo MD Mark Buckland said “we think this is the most exciting project we’ve developed in some time. We looked at working with many major authors to pursue a colouring book, but Rushdie’s characters just seemed perfect for drawing and colouring. Now, all the family can enjoy the work of one of the world’s greatest novelists in a fun and dynamic format.”

Salman Rushdie plans to comment on the new book later today. For press details, please contact Cargo directly.

This is clearly an April Fool’s Day press release. Hint, hint.

Margins Preview-Alasdair Roberts & Pals

Cargo Publishing — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:42:40 +0000

Alasdair Roberts at Margins 2012 from Inner Ear on Vimeo.

We shot these cool wee videos with our pals at Inner Ear,talking to Helen Fitzgerald, Allan Wilson, Octavius Mag’s Sam Best and Alasdair Roberts. They’re talking favourite books, music, Margins events. Check them out.

Stephen Fry, Phillip Pullman Among Dundee International Book Prize Judges

Cargo Publishing — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:06 +0000

We’ve announced the judges for the 2012 Dundee International Book Prize. The winner gets £10,000, the highest cash prize for an unpublished author in the UK, and published by us.

Judges for 2012 are Cargo author Alan Bissett, top literary agent Jenny Brown, superstar children’s author Phillip Pullman and national treasure Stephen Fry.

Entries close March 1st. For full details, see www.dundeebookprize.com.

The prize is awarded and the book published in October.

Malcolm Middleton/Aidan Moffat & Bill Wells Headline Saturday at Margins

Cargo Publishing — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:21:54 +0000

Saturday at Margins is always special and this one is particularly good.

Malcolm Middleton and his brand new band make a triumphant return to Glasgow with the exclusive showcase of his forthcoming Human Don’t Be Angry album. The album marks another classic from Middleton after albums like the critically acclaimed “A Brighter Beat” Better yet, there’s support from his fellow Arab Strap band mate Aidan Moffat, joined by Bill Wells, following their 2011 album “Everything’s Getting Older” that topped many end of year polls and best of lists. Be quick off the mark in grabbing tickets; Malcolm and Aidan’s Arab Strap reunion in November sold out in less than an hour.

In the meantime, enjoy one of Malcolm’s classics- we’re actually not all gonna die, right? Still the best attempt to make a Christmas number one ever.

Get tickets here.

Margins Book & Music Festival 2012 Announced

Cargo Publishing — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:16:59 +0000

We’re delighted to announce the 2012 Margins Book & Music Festival. This year we’re moving to the fantastic multi-arts venue The Arches and what a lineup we have for you.

Friday features a spectacular bill of new writing from Octavius Magazine and Scotland’s top literary mag Gutter Magazine. There’s top crime writing from Chris Brookmyre and Louise Welsh and the night rounds off with one of the best folk/indie bills Scotland can offer with Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble, the ever-popular Withered Hand and rising star Alasdair Roberts.

Saturday includes a packed lineup with everything from Sky Sports pundit Graham Hunter discussing his new book on FC. Barcelona to a book launch of a new charity collection A Thousand Cranes with a foreword by the First Minister Alex Salmond. Other appearing writers include William McIllvanney, Sara Sheridan, Helen Fitzgerald, Don Paterson, Tom Leonard and Billy Letford. And Cargo’s very own Allan Wilson and Tracey S. Rosenberg.

Sunday boasts a unique event in a read-through of Alasdair Gray’s acclaimed play Fleck at the main auditorium in Oran Mor, designed and painted by Gray himself. It will feature writers and actors including Chiew Siah-Tei, Zoe Strachan and Carl MacDougall.

Visit www.marginsfestival.com or call 0141 565 1000 for tickets.

Cargo Win Best Newcomer At The List Awards; Number 19 in Hot 100

Cargo Publishing — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:25:49 +0000

We won Best Newcomer at the first ever The List Awards, with Found taking the top prize. We’re incredibly honoured by this major award and also by our placing at number 19 in the Hot 100, up from 66 in 2010.

Also, two of our writers were named in the hottest new writers in The List, Allan Wilson and Simon Sylvester. Well done lads.

It’s been a terrific year and the whole Cargo team want to thank all our fans for the support and dedication to what we do. We love ye’s; see you in 2012!

Ps-Check out this cracking gift from The Famous Grouse for our placing in the Hot 100.

Xmas Sale-30% off everything till November 30th.

Cargo Publishing — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:52:01 +0000

Aye, that’s right-30%, sometimes more, off every book and ebook. Just in time for Christmas. Head over to Books and shop to your heart’s delight-all while supporting independent publishing and artists.

Hollywood Actor Brian Cox Reads From Nothing Human Left

Cargo Publishing — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:20:24 +0000

“Nothing Human Left” by Simon Ashe-Browne is the winner of the 2011 Dundee International Book Prize. The £10,000 cash prize also sees the book published by Cargo.

A pulsating psychological thriller, Hollywood actor Brian Cox (Troy, The Bourne Supremacy) reads from the first chapter.

You can buy the book here: http://www.cargopublishing.com/nothing-human-left/