The Gritterman

£17.99

An illustrated and haunting story about a man leaving behind the work he loves. Most would struggle to find any pleasure in a thankless job that keeps you out all night in the freezing cold. But for the Gritterman there is a romance in the bleakness and comfort in his purpose. A song for the unsung hero, this is a bittersweet story, with music and illustrations, about a man leaving behind the work that he loves.

Description

FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017

‘Extraordinary and original’ Raymond Briggs

‘Sometimes it feels like I might be the only person awake in the whole country. People might find that a lonely thought. Not me…’

As the rest of the world sleeps, the Gritterman goes out to work. Through the wind and the snow. Through the blue-black hours when time slips away, he grits the paths and the pavements and the roads. For him, a life without gritting is no life at all…

A song for the unsung hero, this is a story about stoicism, dignity and a man leaving behind the work that he loves. It is accompanied by the author’s own illustrations.

**Listen to or download The Gritterman’s companion album featuring 10 new tracks by Orlando Weeks. Available now on all digital and streaming platforms.**

Additional information

Weight 510 g
Dimensions 203 × 272 × 15 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

65

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K