Books We talk to veteran broadcaster Peter Snow at the 2013 Lennoxlove Book Festival about his newest book “When Britain Burned the White House”, which tells the story of the War of 1812 and Britain’s attempt to stop the Americans by … Peter Snow : When Britain Burned the White House
Kevin Williamson’s explosive recital of Tam O’Shanter at Neu! Reekie!’s Mega Burns Bash held at Summerhall in January 2013. Kevin Williamson is a poet, journalist, publisher, and activist. He founded Rebel Inc, a counter-culture publishing company and literary journal, co-edits … Art in Scotland: Kevin Williamson at Neu! Reekie! Mega Burns Bash
Books It all started with the ‘Poetrees’, the first of 10 mysterious sculptures that appeared in literary and arts institutions in Edinburgh in 2011. Each sculpture, handcrafted from a book, had a small note attached to it with the words “A … Abby Cunnane : The Edinburgh Book Sculptures
Jo Caulfield presents the Christmas edition of her popular Speakeasy show. Featuring the usual tales, jokes and songs from guests such as Janey Godley, The Loud Poets, Callum Lykan, Jane Walker, Wayne Mazadza and Juliette Burton. Jo Caulfield Presents the Speakeasy : December Edition
Books This edition of the Book Show comes from World Book Day in March 2001, at Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms. Featuring interviews with Ian Rankin, Lindsey Fraser of the Scottish Book Trust, and children’s author Julia Donaldson who wrote The Gruffalo, World … The Book Show : World Book Day 2001
Books The Book Show presents a Christmas special with storyteller and poet David Campbell reading a festive tale, accompanied by Alexandra Salinasova on vocals. The Book Show : David Campbell
Comedian Jo Caulfield introduces November’s edition of the Speakeasy, at the Scottish Story Telling Centre. Featuring stories, poetry and music from guests Keir McAllister, Agnes Torok, Siobhan Moyes, Ben Verth, Hazel Dubourdieu, Kris Haddow and The Magical Fruit Dance of … Jo Caulfield Presents the Speakeasy : November Edition
Books As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, first and second year illustration students at Edinburgh College of Art teamed up with Analogue Books to create small editions of books about Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Lucy Roscoe : Grassmarket Books
Books Artist Andrew Crummy introduces his book The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a behind the scenes look at the work that was carried out to create the large community arts project. Andrew Crummy designed each of the 150 panels that were … Andrew Crummy : The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Books American author Michael Connelly discusses his book The Gods of Guilt, a crime thriller about defence attorney Mickey Haller. Connelly decided to become an author after being introduced to the work of Raymond Chandler. Connelly studied journalism and creative writing … Michael Connelly : The Gods of Guilt
Books Sara-Jane McGeachy interviews author Patrick McGrath about his new book ‘Constance’. McGrath is an English novelist and writes primarily in the gothic fiction genre. His works tend to explore subject matter such as mental illness, repressed homosexuality and adulterous relationships. Patrick McGrath : Constance
Books Vicki Jarrett is a novelist and short story writer from Edinburgh. Her first novel, Nothing is Heavy, was published in September 2012. Her short fiction has been published in various magazines and anthologies, broadcast by BBC Radio 4, Radio Scotland … Vicki Jarrett : Loving the Alien
Books Griff Williams interviews author China Miéville about his work, how the novel can reflect a social project and the potential power of the readership. China Miéville is a fantasy fiction writer, comic writer and academic. Miéville often describes his fiction … China Miéville : Railsea
Books Nicola Bieg interviews Thomas J. MacColl about his short story ‘Timer’, which centres around an old man who is starting feel the effects of old age. MacColl was one of 17 writers selected to feature as part of the book … Thomas J MacColl : Timer
Director of the Scottish Poetry Library Robyn Marsack in conversation with poet and translator W N Herbert at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013. The clip features a reading of a poem from Herbert’s collection ‘Omnesia: Alternative Text’ (Bloodaxe Books). W N Herbert : In Conversation
Books Jess Johannesson Gaitan talks to writer Michael Jacobs about his new book The Robber of Memories, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2013. In 2011, Michael Jacobs travelled all the way up the Magdalena to its source high up in … Michael Jacobs : The Robber of Memories
Books Graffiti artist Rogue-one introduces his mural for Buckhaven Library as part of a week long project for Book Week Scotland 2013 to celebrate reading, writing and the importance of public libraries. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were … Rogue-one : Buckhaven Library Mural
Books Claire Stewart introduces the mural at Bonnybridge Library by graffiti artist Rogue-one, as part of Book Week Scotland’s Mural project. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were commissioned to create five new artworks unveiled on a different library … Claire Stewart : Bonnybridge Library Mural
Books Artist David Galletly introduces his mural for Castlemilk Library as part of a week long project for Book Week Scotland 2013 to celebrate reading, writing and the importance of public libraries. As part of Book Week Scotland 2013, artists were commissioned … David Galletly : Castlemilk Library Mural
Books M Louise Kelly was born in Newcastle but now lives in Edinburgh and mainly writes for Young Adults and children. She gave up a permanent position lecturing in psychology and linguistics to dedicate more time to her writing. She has … Louise Kelly : Back Somersault With Two and Half Twists
Books Mark Harding interviews novelist Andrew Crumey about his new book, The Secret Knowledge. Crumey (pronounced “Croomy”) has a PhD in theoretical physics and is former literary editor of Scotland on Sunday. His novels combine history, philosophy, science and humour, and … Andrew Crumey : The Secret Knowledge
Author Pippa Goldschmidt talks about the Brave New Words event held at Inspace, discussing the link between narrative and science, featuring panellists Ken MacLeod, Barbara Melville and Mhairi Stewart. EuroStemCell will share the fruits of their recent non-fiction writing competition … Pippa Goldschmidt : Brave New Words
Books 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
Standing in for Speakeasy regular host Jo Caulfield, Richard Melvin introduces the night of story, poetry, play and musical entertainment from the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh including mime artist Geoffrey Stevenson, writer Jennifer McGregor and musician Susanna Mulvihill. Richard Melvin Presents the Speakeasy : October 2013
Books 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 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
Poet Janette Ayachi performs two poems at Neu! Reekie! #39, one inspired by her time working in the National Galleries in Edinburgh, and one on the topic of death. Ayachi studied English Literature and Film/Media Studies at Stirling University, then … Neu! Reekie! #39 : Janette Ayachi
Billy Letford performs some of his poetry at Neu! Reekie! #39, and talks about he was able to pursue poetry as a career. William Letford has an M.Litt in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. He was the recipient … Neu! Reekie! #39 : Billy Letford
Books 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
