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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  13. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  14. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  15. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  16. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  17. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  18. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  19. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  20. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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