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Cardboard Cowboys reading
Brian reads from the opening chapter of Cardboard Cowboys.
  1. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. School days
    03:57
    School days
  12. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  13. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  14. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  17. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  18. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  19. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  20. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
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