Books Fiction Author Sally Gardner talks to us at the Lennoxlove Book Festival 2013 about her new book Tinder, based on the story “The Tinder Box” by Hans Christian Andersen. She also tells us about her genre of writing and about the … Sally Gardner : Tinder
Books Fiction Julie Whitley talks with Ian Rankin about the Book Festival’s celebration of Iain Banks and how Rebus was brought out of retirement for one or possibly two further books. Ian Rankin is best known for his Rebus series. Started when … Ian Rankin : In Conversation
Books Festivals Arts Development Officer for Literature Donald Anderson, introduces Shetland’s Wordplay Festival, which has been running every year since 2001. Featuring writers, poets and speakers from as far as Canada, the festival offers guests a chance to meet with their favourite authors … Wordplay 2013
Books Fiction We talk to Irish author Colm Herron at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013, about elements that appear in his work such as comedy, and his early writing as a child. Colm Herron : In Conversation
Books Fiction First time author Pippa Goldschmidt talks to us about her first novel ‘The Falling Sky’, the uncertainties of the universe, the lengthy process of scientific research and her work as ‘The Regulator for Outerspace’. Pippa Goldschmidt : The Falling Sky
Books Fiction Laura Clements talks to South African author Lauren Beukes about her event with Russian author Mikhail Shishkin, discussing the novel as time machine. Both authors are considered to be very different in terms of style and work, but have been … Lauren Beukes : The Shining Girls
Books Fiction Nicole Brandon interviews Jonathan Stroud at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013, where he will be launching his new young adult series, Lockwood and Co. Starting with The Screaming Staircase, this series follows a group of paranormal investigators. Jonathan starting writing … Jonathan Stroud : The Screaming Staircase
Books Fiction Scottish crime writer Alex Gray, talks to Errol Rivera about Scotland’s crime fiction and the similarities it has to Scandinavian crime fiction. Alex Gray has written ten crime fiction books. Before embarking on a career in writing, Alex taught English … Alex Gray : The Swedish Girl
Books Fiction Writer Catherine Simpson talks to Julie Whitley about her piece ‘The Cutting Ring’, a short story she wrote especially for the Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Story Shop, a daily event that showcases the work of up-and-coming writers living and working … Catherine Simpson : The Cutting Ring
Books Non-Fiction Author and Naturalist Mark Cocker discusses his book, Birds and People, featuring photography by David Tipling, and the very significant relationship our society has with birds, from using them as food to symbolic objects. Mark Cocker has been writing about … Mark Cocker : Birds and People
Books Fiction Writer and journalist Mark Craddock talks about the piece of work he reads at the Story Shop event, which showcases up-and-coming talent living and working in Edinburgh today. Mark is an award winning journalist back in America, and has come … Mark Craddock : Westend
Books Fiction Author Adam Thirlwell discusses the new book which he has been editing, Multiples, which takes stories from different authors in many languages and translates them into English. The idea is to see whether the essence of the story remains through … Adam Thirlwell : Multiples
Books Fiction Our Books Coordinator, Nicola Bieg, interviews writer Rosie Hopegood at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Rosie talks about her short stories, some of which she read at the Story Shop, an event that showcases up-and-coming writers in Edinburgh, and what … Rosie Hopegood : As You Lie Dying
Books Fiction Laura Clements talks to Irish writer Eoin Colfer, about the audience he writes for, the importance of having the freedom to write what he likes and exciting future projects. Eoin Colfer is best known for his hugely successful Artemis Fowl … Eoin Colfer : In Conversation
Books Fiction Esther Woolfson talks to Adam Ley-Lang from the EIBF 2013. In her new book “Field Notes from a Hidden City” she writes about the natural life of cities, in particular Aberdeen, and discusses her interest in the creatures we live … Esther Woolfson : Field Notes from a Hidden City
Books Fiction Mark Harding interviews writer Ken Macleod about his childhood friendship with Iain Banks and working across the genres of near-future science fiction and space opera. Ken Macleod has written 13 works so far, most of which are science fiction. Originally … Ken MacLeod : In Conversation
Books Fiction Writer Andrew Jamieson talks to Griff Williams about his debut novel, steampunk fantasy, The Vengeance Path. The book was delivered in weekly instalments over the course of three months thus making it only available in short bursts. This throws up … Andrew Jamieson : The Vengeance Path
Books Fiction Jess Johannesson Gaitan speaks to author Amy Sackville about her new book, Orkney. A story of a professor who marries his student, 40 years his junior, and takes her to Orkney for their honeymoon. Told from his point of view, … Amy Sackville : Orkney
Books Fiction Errol Rivera interviews crime writer Denise Mina about the various roles she will be playing throughout her time at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, including her work with the World Writer’s Conference. Whilst researching her PhD thesis on the ascription … Denise Mina : World Writer’s Conference
Books Non-Fiction Writer, broadcaster and comedian Viv Groskop, talks about her new book ‘I Laughed, I Cried’, which documents her challenge of completing 100 stand up comedy gigs in 100 nights. Viv Groskop : I Laughed, I Cried
Books Jack Smith was an American filmmaker, photographer and actor. His work influenced that of Andy Warhol and John Waters. Paul Robertson introduces the exhibition in which a first edition of ‘The Beautiful Book’, a very rare photography book created by … Paul Robertson : Jack Smith’s The Beautiful Book
Books Photographer Graham Miller captures rare and intimate moments in this series of photographs of families with a person with Down’s Syndrome. Each photograph is accompanied with quotes and audio recordings of the interviews with the families. Miller also produced a … Graham Miller : 6% Down’s Syndrome – My photographs, their stories
Books From its humble beginnings in 2005 as a box of books on the platform, the Pitlochry Station Bookshop has gone from strength to strength. The staff, comprised entirely of volunteers, have so far raised over £85,000 for five (soon to … Carolyn Russell : Pitlochry Station Bookshop
Books Agnes Janich introduces her recent book ‘Body Memory’ before giving a presentation on her work at the Fruitmarket Gallery. Agnes Janich: Body Memory
Books Fiction Renowned Scottish writer and artist, Alasdair Gray reads extracts from his new book, ‘Every Short Story – 1951-2012’ at Summerhall. Stuart Kelly discusses Gray’s prolific career and its lasting impact on Scottish Culture. Alasdair Gray : Every Short Story 1951-2012
Books Fiction The Anobii First Book Award celebrates new writers, which are featured in the Book Festival each year. The award is different from others as it allows the readers to place their votes for their favourite debut novelist. This event at … Anobii First Book Award
Books Fiction Screen-writer and novelist Emer Martin introduces her trip to Neu! Reekie! #27 and reads her poem on the war-time evacuation of European artists to New York. Martin recently completed her short film Unaccompanied following production of Irvine Welsh’s directorial debut … Neu! Reekie! #27 : Emer Martin
Books Fiction Interview at Waterstones in Edinburgh with Sandi Toksvig talking about her book ‘Flying under Bridges’ Sandi Toksvig : Flying Under Bridges
Books Non-Fiction John Simpson is the BBC World Affairs Editor. He has over 40 years experience covering International journalism and has covered many key events in history such as the Beijing Tiananmen Square massacre, as well as reporting from over 30 warzones. … John Simpson : A Mad World, My Masters
Books Fiction Brian Aldiss is an author of both general fiction and science fiction. Having been greatly influenced by the science fiction pioneer, H.G Wells, Aldiss is also the vice-president of the international H.G. Wells Society. At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, … Brian Aldiss : In Conversation
