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Local Heroes: The Art of the Graphic Novel
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Zap! Klang! Pow! Holy comic book exhibitions, Batman, it's a range of artwork and writing by Alan Moore, Art Speigelman, Frank Miller, Alan Grant, Cam Kennedy and Grant Morrison showing the Scottish influence on the maturation of the graphic novel form over the last 40 years, with 'The Broons', Marvel comics, 'Tintin' and Japanese Manga represented.
4 Apr–1 Jun Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Dr Jane Goodall
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The UN Messenger for Peace gives a talk titled 'Gombe and Beyond', followed by a book signing event.
20 May 7.00 George Square Theatre, Edinburgh
The Bridge Readings: Janet Paisley
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Insights into the life, mind and work of writer Janet Paisley, author of 'White Rose Rebel'.
5 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Between Weathers: Travels in 21st Century Shetland
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Ron McMillan launches the first original Shetland travelogue since 1869. Booking essential.
2 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Big Book Swap
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Get rid of books you no longer want and trade them for something shiny and new. One man's treasure and all that . . . 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
1 Jun 1.00–3.00 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
David Stewart Valentine
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Chat and signing by David Stewart Valentine, local author of 'Leith Lives', 'Leith at Random' and editor of 'Porthole' magazine. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 2.00–4.00 Leith Library, Edinburgh
Kipper's Birthday
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Celebrate Kipper the Dog's birthday with a day of fun activities.
31 May 11.00am–4.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Leith Festival Children's Writing Competition 2008 Prize-giving
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In spring the budding literary talents of Primary Five pupils in Leith put pen to paper under the tutelage of author Lari Don. Listen to the winning story and watch some possible future writers take their first literary steps. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
31 May 3.00–4.30 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Book Group: Ian Rankin
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An extra special edition of this regular book group. Have your analysis scrutinised by the author himself at this discussion of Ian Rankin's 'The Falls'. You'd better be nice! All proceeds to charity.
22 May 5.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Chris Hannan
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Scottish novelist Chris Hannan introduces possible future bestseller 'MISSY' to the crime fiction reading public. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 7.00–8.00 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
David Donaldson
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Managing Editor of DC Thomson and writer of 'The Broons' and 'Oor Wullie' tells some colourful tales from his time behind the comics.
28 May 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Hearts' Greatest Ever Season
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The year in question is 1957-58 and lifelong supporter Mike Buckle leads a trip down memory lane. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
5 Jun 7.00–8.00 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
The Leith Festival Storytelling Club
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Leith-centric tales with a revolving roster of storytellers, held in the oldest pub in Leith. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
30 May–7 Jun, not 1 Jun 7.30–9.30 Carriers Quarters, Edinburgh
The Lost Makar
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Party like it's 1299 with poetry and period music inspired by the lost makar, Roull of Corstorphine, performed by Edinburgh's first poet laureate Stewart Conn and musician-jester John Sampson.
26 Jun 7.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Old Town Adventure
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Join storyteller Donald Smith to hear stories of Old Edinburgh, then pick up an Old Town adventure pack and continue the journey of discovery around the closes and wynds of Edinburgh's Canongate. Suitable for families with children aged 7-10.
21 Jun 1.30 & 3.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
An Evening of Poetry About Paintings
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Stewart Conn, Dilys Rose and Alan Riach wax poetical about all things artistic over a glass of wine.
22 May 7.30 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Anne Donovan
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Book signing of 'Being Emily' by Anne Donovan, author of 'Buddha Da'.
22 May 6.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Best of Enemies
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Roderick Graham, author of 'An Accidental Tragedy: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots', offers snippets of historical insight from his book, which he will then sign.
25 Jun 7.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Border Crossings
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Extracts from the 'Border Crossings' CD, produced by Scottish PEN, by Dilys Rose and Aonghas Macneacail, in conversation with Jenni Calder. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
2 Jun 7.00–8.30 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
A Herd of Red Deer
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Launch of the revitalised edition of Frank Fraser-Darling's wildlife tome, which is part of the Luath Wild Lives Series. Please RSVP to Angela Audretsch.
22 May 6.00 Swann Buildings, Edinburgh
Matthew Fort
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A literary lunch with the author of 'Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa'. Ticket price includes a three-course lunch and glass of wine.
27 May 11.45am Valvona & Crolla, Edinburgh
Readers Day
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An afternoon of workshops, advice and bookswapping with an appearance from Anne Donovan (author of 'Buddha Da') . Booking advised.
31 May 2.00–6.00 Scottish Book Trust, Edinburgh
Say it in Scots
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Learn some new words and phrases to encapsulate the Scottish psyches with Chris Robinson. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
3 Jun 8.00 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
Poems Aloud: Edinburgh
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An Old Town Festival special with locally-inspired poetry. Please book in advance as spaces are limited.
18 Jun 1.00–2.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Ash Dickinson
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Slam champion Ash Dickinson explores life in verse in 'Unrest at the Dolphinarium'. 'Part of the Leith Festival'
5 Jun 8.00 Bar Diesel, Edinburgh

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