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An Leabhar Mor
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Irish poet Louis de Paor and friends would like to introduce you to An Leabhar Mor, the Great Book of Gaelic, which comprises a selection of original artwork and poetry.
28 Aug 6.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Bill Paterson
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Bill Paterson reminisces about Glasgow's East End during the 1950s in 'Tales from the Back Green'.
26 Aug 12.00–1.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Book Crossing Meet-up
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Turn on, tune in and trade up! Bring along works of fiction by Scottish authors to swap them for another, after a lively debate.
8 Oct 1.00–2.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
By Leaves We Live
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A unique and exciting one-day fair with stalls, displays, short talks and events on poetry and art magazine publishing taking place throughout the day. All are welcome to drop in to browse or buy magazines, catch up with the latest trends and issues, and chat to editors from Scotland and beyond.
27 Sep 11.00am–6.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Book Fair
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Dealers from throughout Scotland sell antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints.
17 Aug–23 Aug 10.00am–6.00; Sun 12.00–6.00 Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2008
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2008 will be the EIBF's 25th year of bringing high-profile authors to Edinburgh. Last year saw 700 events and 220,000 visitors to its events, confirming Edinburgh's widely acknowledged place on the literary map of Britain. Next year's programme will be announced in the spring.
9 Aug–25 Aug (Times vary) Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
How the Giraffe Got his Neck
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A genius scientist and an eccentric storyteller bring us their fantastic and almost entirely contradictory versions of how certain amazing animals came to be and how certain others came not to be. Ages 4+. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
14 Aug–25 Aug 3.20 C Too, Edinburgh
Just a Look at . . . Edwin Morgan
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Ken Cockburn, Project Coordinator of the newly acquired Edwin Morgan Archive at the SPL sifts through the contents in three sessions. Please book in advance.
23 Sep–7 Oct 6.30–8.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Personal Poetry Shopper
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Scottish Poetry Library staff take on the role of matchmaker to find you the perfect poem. Please not: if the weather is bad the proceeding will move into Tiles Bar.
5 Sep 12.30–1.30 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Poetry in St Andrew Square
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Listen to Edinburgh's Makar, Ron Butlin, have your perfect poem selected by Reader in Residence Ryan Van Winkle and float origami poetry flowers on the pond.
25 Aug 1.15 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Poetry, Music and Plants
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Poet Carol Ann Duffy and medieval musician John Sampson work together to create a show for children and adults alike. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
18 Aug–25 Aug 12.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh
Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem
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Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone focuses on the reader's response to the text. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
29 Sep 6.30 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Richard Holloway
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A chat and a signing session from the former Bishop of Edinburgh for his new title, 'Between the Monster and the Saint: Reflections on the Human Condition'.
21 Aug 6.00–7.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
School of Poets Courtyard Readings
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School of Poets is a monthly workshop-type poetry session that aims to develop writing skills. Hear some of the group's work or read something you have written - just let them know in advance if you would like to read.
18 Aug–22 Aug 2.00–3.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
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The festival is Scotland's annual celebration and showcase of storytelling as a contemporary art form and a rich part of Scotland's cultural heritage. Performance, workshops, talks and children's events follow this year's 'Northlands and Sagalands' theme.
24 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Team Read
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Edinburgh City Libraries' reading initiative returns with a 'moving image' membership card, stickers for achieving different reading levels and prizes up for grabs. Get reading!
27 Jun–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Libraries, Edinburgh
The 12th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair
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Returning for its 12th year, the Radical Book Fair features exhibitions, talks and film screenings. See website for full programme.
29 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

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