Thursday, August 30, 2007


EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL SIGNS OFF WITH RECORD NUMBERS


More than half the events at the Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) sold out completely, and 80 per cent of tickets were sold across 700 sessions, staff said yesterday.
They claimed another record for the Edinburgh festivals, with 54 per cent of events sold out and more than 200,000 people visiting the Charlotte Square Gardens during the 17 days of the book festival.

The highlights from some 650 authors from 40 countries included Alan Bennett reading from a new satirical novel in which the Queen discovers literature, and Ian Rankin launching Exit Music, the 20th and final Rebus novel. Seven of this year's 13 Man Booker Prize nominees also appeared at the festival.

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