Writer and poet Fred D’Aguiar explores the Jonestown massacre through a child’s eyes in his new book, The Children of Paradise. The book centres around Joyce and her young daughter, Trina, who are members of a utopian community ruled by … Fred D’Aguiar : The Children of Paradise
Writer Lauren Owen presents her debut novel The Quick, a story of a brother and sister who become entwined in a dark and mysterious sector of Victorian London society, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Lauren Owen grew up … Lauren Owen : The Quick
Sir Kenneth Calman discusses his book A Doctor’s Line, which is a compilation of poetry and prose from over 700 years, exploring the developing relationship between doctors and patients. Sir Kenneth Calman is currently the Chancellor of University of Glasgow, … Kenneth Calman : A Doctor’s Line
Nicole Brandon introduces her short story, The Turing Test, which she read at Story Shop as part of this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Turing Test is an adaptation of the Greek myth Pygmalion, a tale about a sculptor … Nicole Brandon : The Turing Test
Glasgow based writer Kirsty Logan, talks about writing short stories, her first novel ‘The Rental Heart and Other Fairytales’ and her new work ‘The Gracekeepers’, which comes out in Spring 2015, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Kirsty Logan : The Rental Heart and Other Fairytales
Writer C A Davids talks about her debut novel, The Blacks of Cape Town, a story that traces one woman’s uneasy family history from the Kimberley diamond mine to contemporary South Africa, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. C A Davids : The Blacks of Cape Town
Charlie Adlard speaks to Phoebe Cottam about his career in the comic book industry, from working on titles such as The X-Files and The Walking Dead, to his experiences of self publishing before the digital era. Charlie Adlard has been … Charlie Adlard : Edinburgh International Book Festival 2014
Scottish author Sara Sheridan discusses her writing career so far, her interest in history, and the research methods she employs when working on her novels, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Sara Sheridan was born in Edinburgh, and attended … Sara Sheridan : England Expects
Actor turned writer John Gordon Sinclair, introduces his second novel crime thriller Blood Whispers, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The second in a planned trilogy of novels sees lawyer Keira Lynch defending Albanian prostitute Kaltrina Dervishi, who is … John Gordon Sinclair : Blood Whispers
Writer Victoria Hendry introduces her debut novel, A Capital Union, which taps into the independence debate as newly-wed Agnes becomes embroiled in Scottish nationalist politics of 1942. Victoria Hendry has worked in the London Museum of Jewish Life and Kirkcaldy … Victoria Hendry : A Capital Union
Errol Rivera talks to author Lauren Beukes about her writing, choosing genres and the comic and graphic novel’s place within a festival, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Lauren Beukes is an award-winning, best-selling novelist who also writes comics, … Lauren Beukes : Broken Monsters
Ali Millar talks to author Emma Jane Unsworth, who presents her second novel, Animals, which focuses on best friends Laura and Tyler who live together, angrily philosophising and leading each other astray in the pubs and flats of Manchester. Things … Emma Jane Unsworth : Animals
Ali Millar talks to Scottish writer Louise Welsh about her book ‘A Lovely Way To Burn’, in which Welsh explores the physical and political implications of a worldwide pandemic. Louise Welsh is the author of six novels: The Cutting Room … Louise Welsh : A Lovely Way To Burn
Writer Otto de Kat talks to Catriona O’Sullivan about his book News From Berlin, and the importance of thorough research for characters and setting in a historical novel, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The story centres around a … Otto de Kat : News From Berlin
Performance Jade Huang introduces the story behind Misa-Lisin. This spectacular performance combines dancing, singing and story telling in an energetic act of humanity and the motherland. Misa Lisin represents ceremonies from tribes across Taiwan. Find out more at http://festival14.summerhall.co.uk/event/misa-lisin/ Jade Huang : Misa-Lisin
Performance Alexandra Kazazou and Matej Matejka introduce their show Charmolypi, which is currently on at Summerhall. The performance is a sort of map charting the thoughts of a woman who struggles with the uncertainty of what is a dream and what … Alexandra Kazazou and Matej Matejka : Charmolypi
Performance Alister Lownie and Katherina Radeva introduce their performance Near Gone. Two performers have a difficult story to tell. They come on stage and launch themselves into an hour long attempt to put into words the utterly unspeakable. Delivered in English and … Alister Lownie and Katherina Radeva : Near Gone
Performance Exploring the often difficult subjects of life and death, Duck, Death and the Tulip is a warm tale about the unlikely friendship between a duck and death. The play takes the audience on a journey through life with the use of mime, … Peter Wilson : Duck, Death and the Tulip
Performance Director Andrew Tsao brings to Summerhall a world premiere of his piece, The Waste Land Sisters, which combines the work of T.S Elliot and Chekov with puppetry and imaginative staging. The Waste Land Sisters is on at 12.20, in the … Andrew Tsao : The Waste Land Sisters
Performance Chiara Taviani and Carlos Massari from the C&C Company present their show, Maria Addolorata, which combines physical theatre and music to explore the feeling of pain and suffering. Maria Addolorata is on at 18.40, in the Old Lab, Summerhall, until the 24th August … Chiara Taviani and Carlos Massari : Maria Addolorata
Catriona O’Sullivan talks to writer and broadcast journalist Tony Parsons as he presents his new book ‘The Murder Bag’, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Tony Parsons began his journalism career at the NME, writing about punk music. He … Tony Parsons : The Murder Bag
Following his appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival the author of the Waverley novels plants himself firmly astride the Referendum Fence. (Sir Walter Scott was channeled courtesy of Fergus John McCann.) Sir Walter Scott : Vote Yes (or possibly No) on the 18th September
As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Alec Beattie will be presenting his … Alec Beattie : Story Shop
As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Writer Keith Dumble talks about his … Keith Dumble : Story Shop
As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Clare Archibald will be reading her … Clare Archibald : Story Shop
As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Marjorie Gill will be reading four … Marjorie Gill : Story Shop
Performance Helen Aldrich introduces her solo show ‘Head in the Clouds: The Peregrinations of Marie Marvingt’, which explores the colourful lie of aviator, mountaineer, journalist, amongst many other things, of Marie Marvingt. Alrich plays all the parts in this story about … Helen Aldrich : Head in the Clouds
Performance David Wood and Jon Haynes explore early onset psychoses and schizophrenia in their piece ‘The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland’. The piece deals with a family in crisis over time, exploring the mother and son’s journey. The audience are split in half by … David Wood and Jon Haynes: The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland
Performance Nicola Bianzola introduces Made in ILVA, a performance piece that explores the ILVA Steelworks scandal in Italy, and the impact this had on the population. The company combines experimental physical theatre, video projections and original music to give a poetic … Nicola Bianzola : Made in ILVA
As part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh City of Literature run a programme called Story Shop, which offers 17 up-and-coming authors the chance to do a 10 minute reading of their work. Ruth Aylett will be presenting to … Ruth Aylett : Story Shop
