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The celebrated debut short story collection from the author of Solar Bones, winner of the 2016 Goldsmiths Prize and BGE Irish Book of the Year

This book from the author of The Gift is about imagination and philosophy and was described by Margaret Atwood as a 'masterpiece'

The powerful, personal and iconoclastic memoir of David Wojnarowicz, AIDS activist, author and one of the most provocative artists of his generation. With a new introduction by Olivia Laing.

Barack Obama's memoir, written long before his political career began, is a remarkable story of one man's search for his identity.

Philip Pullman retells the story of Jesus in this explosive addition to Canongate's Myths series

Fup is a tale of two humans, one duck and several vats of home-brewed whisky

WINNER OF THE GREATEST WELSH NOVEL

An unprecedented international publishing event: the first and only diary written by a still-imprisoned Guantanamo detainee.

'The one authentic masterpiece of rock 'n' roll writing' Peter Guralnick

THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL NEVER RESTED: IN THE WORLD, AND IN EVERY HUMAN BEING, IT WENT ON

I'm Not Scared is a riveting novel penned by the renowned author, Niccolò Ammaniti. Published by Canongate Books in 2016, the book has made waves in the literary world. This engrossing tale belongs to a genre that seamlessly blends suspense and drama, ensuring an unforgettable reading experience. The story is a testament to Ammaniti's narrative prowess and his unique ability to create a world that captivates the reader's imagination. The book's publication by Canongate Books, a publisher known for its selection of thought-provoking literature, further adds to its appeal. I'm Not Scared is a must-read for anyone seeking a captivating story that leaves a lasting impression.

The seminal memoir from John Edgar Wideman, one of the standout black American writers of the modern age and winner of the 2017 Prix Femina Etranger

The lyrical masterpiece from John Edgar Wideman, one of the standout black American writers of the modern age and winner of the 2017 Prix Femina Etranger

The Nobel Prize-winning author Knut Hamsun's Hunger, an influential work of twentieth-century modern literature, is now a Canon

The definitive edition of the all-time Scottish novel - an 'enduring masterpeice' - introduced by Ian Rankin

The definitive collections of poetry by Robert Burns, arranged and introduced by award-winning writer Andrew O'Hagan. 'Save this collection a place at your Burns table' Guardian

Read by the author and with a soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis

This creepy, paranoid and thrilling novel has become an international bestseller and cult classic

New work and old favourites from national treasure and one of Britain's most exciting poets, Lemn Sissay

A tale of lust and possession in nineteenth-century France and Japan, from the international bestseller

A beautifully written and deeply personal book on the jigsaw and the part it plays in the patchwork of its distinguished author's life. A mix of memoir, jigsaw history and the strange delights of puzzling

The autobiographical coming-of-age modern classic by one of the greatest authors of the twentieth century

Charles Bukowski lays bare Hollywood, revealing the absurdity and egotism behind the glamour

On its 90th anniversary, the debut novel - one of the most important works of Scottish modernism - from Nan Shepherd, author of The Living Mountain and The Weatherhouse

'A poet and polemicist whose lyrics have inspired and galvanised generations' GQ. Introduced by Kate Tempest

A collection of essays on the absurdity of war, from the Nobel Prize laureate

From fiery intellectual provocateur Camille Paglia: the definitive essay collection that celebrates and challenges modern feminism and gender

One of the best reviewed books of 2013, also shortlisted for the 2013 Costa Biography Award, now available in paperback

Now a major motion picture starring Scarlett Johansson

The mesmerizing posthumous memoir of 'a poet and polemicist whose lyrics have inspired and galvanized generations' GQ