Director of the Scottish Poetry Library Robyn Marsack talks to poet and translator Gökçenur Ç about his work, featuring a reading of his poem ‘You Are Far Away From Your Country I Am In’ Gökçenur Ç is the co-director of … Gökçenur Ç : The Only Way of Looking at Thirteen Blackbirds at Once
Books 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 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 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 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
Renowned Scottish poet Liz Lochhead talks to Summerhall TV about her work during the Edinburgh Festival as well as working to incorporate music in the performances of her writing. Neu! Reekie! #38 : Liz Lochhead
Books 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Festivals Started eleven years ago, Funny Women was created as an outlet for women to learn and hone their comedy skills. Summerhall TV talks to founder and executive producer, Lynne Parker about the work they do in raising the profiles of … Lynne Parker : Funny Women
Fresh from winning the BBC Poetry Slam on the Fringe and the PBH Free Fringe Best Spoken Word Award for her show ‘Around the World in Eight Mistakes’, Sophia Walker tells Nicole Brandon about her successes and how she manages … Sophia Walker : Around the World in Eight Mistakes
Errol Rivera interviews comic book artist Jamie McKelvie about his work on the Marvel comics and with long-time collaborator, Kieron Gillen. Jamie also discusses the shift in importance between the writer and the artist’s work in the comic book world … Jamie McKelvie : Young Avengers
Errol Rivera interviews comic book author Kieron Gillen about his work with Marvel Comics, and his own work with long time collaborator, Jamie McKelvie, on their project ‘Young Avengers’. Kieron Gillen worked as a computer games journalist whilst also working … Kieron Gillen : Young Avengers
Books 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 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
Performance A different set up from the usual show, a play with no rehearsals, director or set. In forcing the actor to think on his or her feet, and to be ready for the unknown, playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s White Rabbit Red Rabbit demands … Eric Lampaert : White Rabbit Red Rabbit
Poet and programme manager at the Scottish Poetry Library Jennifer Williams interviews poet Gerry Loose, at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Gerry Loose’s work is inspired by horticulture and environmental issues. He has worked as Poet-in-Residence, Botanic Gardens, Glasgow as … Gerry Loose : Daughter
Performance Jan Van den Berg talks about his show Higgs, featuring unique footage and live Q&As with experts, including Peter Higgs! Jan Van den Berg : Higgs
Traverse in Time is a series of panel discussions that look back at the rich history of Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, and the individuals who were involved in its illustrious past. Taking place at Summerhall on Saturday 24th August, this is … Traverse at 50 : Traverse Through Time Panel #10
Traverse in Time is a series of panel discussions that look back at the rich history of Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, and the individuals who were involved in its illustrious past. Taking place at Summerhall on Friday 23rd August, playwright and … Traverse at 50 : Traverse Through Time Panel #9
Performance Petra Casale and Ingrid Liavaag from RemoteControl Theatre Company discuss their show, La Donna è Mobile. A physical theatre piece centred around womanhood and the human psyche. Petra Casale and Ingrid Liavaag : La Donna è Mobile
Performance Using puppetry and projection, Breaking News looks at our interaction and addiction with news. Sara Marti and Sunna Reynisdottir discuss the central themes in the show, and how the main character, a red bath robe, tries to connect with the … Sunna Reynisdottir and Sara Marti : Breaking News
Traverse in Time is a series of panel discussions that look back at the rich history of Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, and the individuals who were involved in its illustrious past. Taking place at Summerhall on Wednesday 21st August, playwright Jo … Traverse at 50 : Traverse Through Time Panel #8
Performance An adaption of the Odyssey featuring puppetry, illustration and live music. Nic Rawlings and Imogen Charleston talk us through their production and what it takes to create a unique and new interpretation of a classic story. Odyssey is a Paper … Nic Rawlings and Imogen Charleston : The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey
Books 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
Performance Tamilla Woodard from Pop Up Theatrics tells us about her show, Long Distance Affair (make possible an impossible trip). A unique experience in which the audience member can connect via Skype to an actor on the other side of the … Tamilla Woodard : Long Distance Affair
