{"product_id":"but-n-ben-a-go-go-ebook","title":"But n Ben A-Go-Go","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA groundbreaking Scots‑language sci‑fi classic — a cyberpunk future Scotland submerged by global flooding and alive with linguistic energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold, inventive novel that reimagines Scotland in 2090 — and revitalises the Scots language for a new age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Award Note --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNamed one of The List \/ Scottish Book Trust’s \u003cstrong\u003e100 Best Scottish Books of All Time\u003c\/strong\u003e (2005).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is \u003cstrong\u003e2090\u003c\/strong\u003e. Global flooding — “God’s Flood” — has drowned most of Scotland. The survivors live in a network of floating island parishes known collectively as \u003cstrong\u003ePort\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dangerous, claustrophobic world where paranoia, scarcity and cyber‑intrigue shape daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this unbonnie future‑Scotland, Matthew Fitt unleashes a cast of psychologically “malkied” characters whose lives intertwine in a tale that is as chilling as it is compelling. Written entirely in \u003cstrong\u003eScots\u003c\/strong\u003e, the novel revitalises the language with a crackling, fizzing energy that feels utterly contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish Highlands are the only unsubmerged part of Britain, and the story’s tense, surprising climax unfolds on \u003cstrong\u003eSchiehallion\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its vivid world‑building, sharp humour and linguistic daring, \u003cstrong\u003eBut n Ben A‑Go‑Go\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a landmark of modern Scottish fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction includes a helpful guide on how to read the Scots used in the book, with spelling adapted for readers familiar with English conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Matthew Fitt will do for prose in Scots what Hugh MacDiarmid did for poetry in Scots.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— James Robertson, Edinburgh International Book Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A cracker.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Geraldine Brennan, Times Educational Supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Going where no man has gone before.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Stephen Naysmith, The Herald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"After an initial shock, readers of this sprightly and imaginative tale will begin to relish its verbal impetus… I recommend an entertaining and groundbreaking book.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Edwin Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark Scots‑language novel\u003c\/strong\u003e that pushes boundaries and revitalises the language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bold sci‑fi vision\u003c\/strong\u003e of a future Scotland reshaped by climate catastrophe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCyberpunk energy\u003c\/strong\u003e blended with Scottish cultural identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInventive, immersive world‑building\u003c\/strong\u003e with unforgettable characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of speculative fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, Scottish literature and linguistic innovation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Fitt\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Dundee in 1968 and graduated from Edinburgh University in 1990. From 1995 to 1997 he held the prestigious Brownsbank Fellowship, living at the former home of Hugh MacDiarmid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor of the notorious \u003cem\u003eKate O’Shanter’s Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, his poetry and short stories have been widely published. \u003cstrong\u003eBut n Ben A‑Go‑Go\u003c\/strong\u003e is his first novel — a groundbreaking work that cemented his reputation as one of the most innovative voices in modern Scots writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe lives in the south of Scotland with his wife, Mirka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\/04\/2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e — (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781912387847\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Science Fiction \/ Cyberpunk \/ Scottish Literature \/ Climate Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. Your ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I read it online?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — you can also access your purchases via our online reader at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reader.thegreyhill.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereader.thegreyhill.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI can’t see my ebook — what should I do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap the refresh button in the app or online reader. If it still doesn’t appear, ensure you’re logged in with the same email used at checkout. If issues continue, contact us and we’ll help right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I gift this ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — you can purchase a Grey Hill Gift Card here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/the-grey-hill-gift-card\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuy a Gift Card\u003c\/a\u003e. The recipient can redeem it on our store, and the ebook will appear in The Grey Hill App.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luath Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56545783415157,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/5662\/5269\/files\/9781912387847.jpg?v=1767193946","url":"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/products\/but-n-ben-a-go-go-ebook","provider":"The Grey Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}