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Peter Kravitz

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London, England

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Peter Kravitz is a figure in the Scottish literary scene. He was born in London, England, but has lived most of his life in Edinburgh. He is Jewish. He has edited Edinburgh Review, Contemporary Scottish Fiction, reprinted by Picador and Faber, and brought new Scottish writers to a wider audience.

From 1980 to 1990 during Kravitz's term as editor, Polygon, the former University of Edinburgh student imprint, came to lead the field in publishing new Scottish fiction. His editorship of the Edinburgh Review from 1984 to 1990 supplied fresh talent. He was influential in developing discussion between people in literature, politics and the visual arts, in Scotland and beyond.

While at Polygon, he tried to publish James Kelman's second novel, and req ...more

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Peter Kravitz’s books

Average rating: 3.46 · 52 ratings · 5 reviews · 9 distinct works

	So You Wanna Be a Teacher, a Memoir: 32 Years of Sweat Hogs, Teen Angst, Hall Fights and Lifetime Friends 3.33 avg rating — 21 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Vintage Book of Contemporary Scottish Fiction 3.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 1999 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Picador Book of Contemporary Scottish Fiction by Peter Kravitz (Editor), James Kelman (Contributor), Alasdair Gray (Contributor) 3.42 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 1997 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Edinburgh Review 86: Ukranian Writing by Peter Kravitz (Editor), Carlos Alvarez (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1992	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Edinburgh Review 80/81: Central European Number by Peter Kravitz (Editor), J.F. Hendry (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Edinburgh Review 83 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1990 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Edinburgh Review 78-9: Psychology Double Issue by Peter Kravitz (Editor), J.D. Sutherland (Contributor), Marjorie Allthorpe-Guyton (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1988	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Edinburgh Review 69 by Peter Kravitz (Editor), Sean Hudson (Contributor), Susan Campbell (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1985	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Edinburgh Review 141: Away Home by Claire Askew (Contributor), Tara Bergin (Contributor), Rachel Boast (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars