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Book Festival: Final round-up

Book Festival: Final round-up

Performance and discussion at the Futures Institute

The Book Festival closed its first year at the Futures Institute with the normal eclectic mix of events. The centrepiece of the second week as far as performance was concerned had to be Justified Sinner – New Myths. Writer Kirsty Logan, folksinger Kirsty Law and harpist Esther Swift came together for an intriguing combination of story, music and visuals.

Aug 26 2024 | By | Reply More
Bookfest ends sponsorship deal

Bookfest ends sponsorship deal

“Collective” agreement to end 20-year partnership with Baillie Gifford

The board and management of Edinburgh International Book Festival have announced that the Festival’s 20-year partnership with main sponsor Baillie Gifford has been ended by mutual consent.

May 30 2024 | By | Reply More
Book Festival Round-Up – The Second Half

Book Festival Round-Up – The Second Half

Farewell to Art College and Nick Barley

The 40th anniversary Edinburgh International Book Festival, and the last of Nick Barley’s 14 years as director, concluded with its usual intriguing mix of one-off events, writes Hugh Simpson.

Aug 30 2023 | By | Reply More