{"product_id":"lanark-vintage-glasgow-bus-blind-from-1960s-70s-perfect-for-those-who-appreciate-alasdair-grays-masterwork","title":"Lanark - Vintage Glasgow Bus Blind from 1960s\/70s - Perfect for those who appreciate Alasdair Gray's Masterwork","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eA wonderful piece of vintage Glasgow transport ephemera with an especially evocative literary association - an original Glasgow bus blind displaying the destination \"Lanark\", printed in white lettering on black linen cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"869\"\u003eDating from the 1960s or 1970s, the blind originates from the period during which \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlasdair Gray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was developing and completing \u003cem data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLanark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, his landmark modern Scottish novel, begun in the 1950s and finally published in 1981. While intended as a practical item of municipal transport signage, the piece now carries an unintended but striking resonance with Gray's imagined world and the strong sense of place that runs throughout his work and Glasgow itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003eIn very good condition overall, with some signs of age and usage consistent with its original purpose. Note: Reflections in the photograph due to the item being photographed inside protective plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eDimensions: approx 155mm high x 835mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: for mainland UK delivery this item will be delivered flat, backed with protective board. For deliveries elsewhere the cloth will be securely rolled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55643157070209,"sku":"LAN10202","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/Lanark-VintageGlasgowBusBlindfrom1960s_70s-PerfectforthosewhoappreciateAlasdairGray_sMasterworkIMG_5198-higher_ab9fef03-9507-47cb-afc4-9270f0379593.jpg?v=1778245408","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/products\/lanark-vintage-glasgow-bus-blind-from-1960s-70s-perfect-for-those-who-appreciate-alasdair-grays-masterwork","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}