On Thursday 17th June the Edinburgh International Book Festival was officially launched, with an online programme now available to download from their website
The festival, running between 14th and 30th August 2010, will include talks and workshops from legendary writers and thinkers (including four Nobel laureates and four Booker winners and over forty debut authors). Hundreds of books will also be available to purchase, from a full range of genres.
The Official Festival website states that "Writers are fundamental to our understanding of the world: away from the barrage of instant news information, they give a more subtle perspective on everything from complex economic issues to hilariously wayward relationships. We aim to bring these perspectives into focus through our events and daily debates. Meanwhile our stellar RBS Children's Programme is an explosion of imagination and wonder designed to inspire readers of all ages. Writers and readers come together in seventeen days of entertainment, discussion and pure inspiration. Welcome to the world's greatest festival of ideas."
Sounds fab doesn't it?!
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