I've posted my last diary entry for this year's EdBookFest (I still have reports to post), but I couldn't leave it without thanking all those who have touched my heart and soul over these past couple of weeks. You already know of the authors who have … [Read more...]
EdBookFest 2011 Diary: Day #9 – Satirical Tenderloin and Champions
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Note: remember to scroll down to the bottom for picture highlights from the day. And so it was that I entered my second week of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, with only a single event on my schedule - Tim Binding and John Butler in a … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Foli-yum Society
August 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
Foli-yum Society, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. Always great to see a nice book display, but it doesn't really get much more opulent than this, the Folio Society section at EdBookFest. Looks like the Douglas Adams fans were in early … [Read more...]
EdBookFest 2011 Diary: Day #2 – Meeting Tobias
August 15, 2011 By 6 Comments
Day #2 of EdBookFest, and my first full day in Charlotte Square. and oh boy, what a day. If you ever needed any convincing that Edinburgh is place to be in August if you're a book fan, then hopefully this diary entry will convince you. Zoë and … [Read more...]
Rob Reports: Ned Beauman & Zoë Strachan @ EdBookfest 2011
August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A sizeable audience was gathered in The Spiegaltent yesterday morning (14th August) to listen to Ned Beauman and Zoë Strachan speak about their new novels. Described in the event programme as an 'uproarious debut novel', Ned Beuaman's Boxer Bettle … [Read more...]
Daily Bookshot: Zoe and Ned
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Zoe and Ned, originally uploaded by Robert Burdock. How could I go the Ned Beauman and Zoe Strachan event at EdBookFest today and not feature their books as my Daily Bookshot? During the event both authors read from their novels. They made them … [Read more...]