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Colin Hunter McQueen is a modest and very private man whose knowledge and passion for Burns is undoubted. As an avid Burns fan and an artist of great versatility, Rantin' Rovin' Robin is the culmination of 3 years hard work.

Colin chose to produce a book, the like of which has never been seen, using his exceptional pencil drawing skills to depict the life of Robert Burns. Each detailed illustration is presented in chronological order with a short caption describing the scene. In total, the A5 size paperback book comprises 314 hand illustrations and 6 related hand-drawn maps.

This book will appeal to all levels ,

For younger people including children & students, as an easy to use educational tool.

For Burns enthusiasts who would value Colin's vivid imagery and interpretation of Burns' life.

As a valuable edition to your collection of burns books.

As an enjoyable light read, bringing to the fore both the key moments and the lesser known facts in Burns' life.

"Rantin' Rovin' Robin - is the first concise and comprehensive study of the life of Robert Burns executed by illustration and text. It contains six appropriate maps and 314 chronological illustrations following Burns's life from his ancestors in Kincardine until his death in Dumfries. This volume with a foreword by Dr. James A. Mackay (journalist & author) is a must for Burns lovers of all ages including those who know little of the bards life."
- John Inglis - Past President of Robert Burns World Federation

"It is a welcome addition to the ever expanding material on the bard, and will be greatly enjoyed by all who pursue it's text."…….."Colin Hunter McQueen has presented it in an accurate, chronological manner, that should, for the most part, satisfy the most demanding Burns scholars"
- Norman R. Paton - Author

"It is certain to be highly prized by many thousands of Burns enthusiasts throughout the world who already know the Burns story and they will all the more easily appreciate the authenticity and beauty of the illustrations"…….."Each illustration tells a story which could hardly be expressed better in words 'though all are carefully and knowledgeably captioned"
- Angus MacDonald - Journalist

"- This is a remarkable work whose execution occupied much of its creator's time and energies over a period of three years, but which was obviously in gestation over a much longer time. The attention to detail is matched by a brilliant mastery of composition. The incidents in the poet's career are vividly delineated, and those who have the privilege to know Colin personally will appreciate his pawky humour, especially in the clever use he has made of the portraits of family and friends to breathe life into the people who have themselves gained immortality through their connection, however slight, with the Bard.

This is truly a labour of love - conceived, nutured and brought to life through sheer hard work, persistence and dedication to an ideal, with Burns himself as example and inspiration. The result is a major achievement which will, I am sure, uplift and inspire generations of Burns devotees in all the years to come."

- Dr. James A Mackay - Author & Journalist

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the front cover