Edinburgh independent radical book fair

For those of you are in need of some refreshment for your poetic soul i recommend reading live through this. Oct 26, 2009 posts about word power books written by edinburghcitylibraries. Lochhead to make radical appearance at book fair the. We are edinburgh s annual alternative, independent and entirely bookshop.

The 18th independent radical book fair begins on wednesday 22 october 2014. Featuring mary mellor, author of debt or democracy. In this, its twentyfirst year, it returns to edinburgh from the 16th to the 19th of november. Edinburgh independent radical book fair 2015 edinburgh. The 2019 radical book fair is about radical hope, and the many ways we can actively build a kinder, fairer, greener future for all. This year marks the sweet 16th edinburgh independent radical book fair, now firmly lodged in its setting deep in the heart of leith. The spanish civil war, the effects of global poverty, the secret lives of buildings and the life and works of pablo neruda are among the topics being discussed and debated at this years edinburgh independent radical book fair, organised by word power books now in its th year, and billing itself as the alternative book. Verso the 18th edinburgh independent radical book fair. Corporate bookshops rule the roost and offer little in the way of counter culture, radical voices or local independent materials.

Oct 07, 2006 edinburgh independent radical book fair out of the blue drill hall, 3038 dalmeny street, edinburgh eh6 wed 11 octsun 15 oct uk. Organised by the alliance of radical booksellers, it provides a unique opportunity for the reading public to come together with the best of britains radical booksellers and publishers. Organised by word power books, this alternative book festival will feature talks, film screenings plus a huge array of books for sale. Oct 24, 2015 organised by edinburghs radical independent bookshop, word power books, the edinburgh independent radical book fair 2015 is, for all its antiestablishmentism, in danger of becoming an institution. Set up in 1996, past fairs have been opened by writers such as wole soyinka, vandana shiva, benjamin zephaniah, shere hite and mark thomas. Stopping war in 2019 radical book fair tickets, thu 14. Assembly roxy, 2 roxburgh place, edinburgh, eh8 9su. Leftleaning, politically engaged, socially conscious general bookshop in. Within britain, scotland and specifically glasgow there are fewer and fewer outlets for independent and radical materials. Edinburgh independent radical book fair out of the blue drill hall, 3038 dalmeny street, edinburgh eh6 wed 11 octsun 15 oct uk. This year over 45 booksellers from around the uk and further afield will be exhibiting. The radical book fair is scotlands leading alternative political and literary festival, and takes place in edinburgh from 1417 november this year.

Youll find artisan bakers and chocolatiers as well as great cafes, bars and restaurants. The 2019 radical book fair will take place thursday 14th sunday 17th november at the assembly roxy. Edinburgh radical book fair lgbt health and wellbeing. Scotlands largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fair, the edinburgh book fair is a major event in the calendars of collectors, librarians, specialists, and bookdealers around the uk. Would you like to try an alternative book festival. The atlanta radical book fair is a gathering of radical left writers, publishers, artists, activists, and community organizations from across the american south and beyond. Local edinburgh publishers and independent bookshop, word power books, launched its th independent and radical book fair last weekend, which saw authors come together with the. The 19th edinburgh independent and radical book fair the. Edinburgh hosts the worlds largest book festival, the edinburgh international book festival, every year, along with a handful of smaller events such as the independent radical book fair. A transfriendly group visit for all trans and nonbinary people to edinburgh radical book fair, scotlands leading alternative political and literary festival. Golden hare books is winner of the 2019 independent bookshop of the. James kelman talking at the 17th edinburgh independent radical book fair. Aug 12, 2014 james kelman talking at the 17th edinburgh independent radical book fair. Bruntsfield and morningside have a relaxed village feel and a unique mix of original boutiques, interior design and furniture stores.

There is a exciting line up of speakers and events throughout the book fair, including the following verso authors. Edinburgh independent and radical book fair a lump in. Alexander moffat is a former professor of painting at the glasgow school of art and alan riach is the present occupant of the chair in scottish literature at glasgow university. Although the edinburgh festival is over, it doesnt mean the fun in scotlands capital has stopped. Jean bareham launches her book, hidden gardens of the royal mile, at the 15th edinburgh independent radical book fair. Live through this is an anthology of essays by american women about their creativity and how it has. The 20th edinburgh independent and radical book fair takes place at the out of the blue drill hall between 26 and 30 october. The 18th edinburgh independent radical book fair the alternative international book festival takes place from wednesday 22 to sunday 26 october 2014 in out of the blue drill hall, 3038 dalmeny street, edinburgh. This october saw the 18th edinburgh independent and radical book fair, hosted by word power books, which offered an array of radical literature from over 70 publishers, along with a host of political events drawing large crowds. From romeo and juliet in palestine to travels in north korea, the 2015 edinburgh independent and radical book fair journeys far and wide.

James kelman opens the 20th edinburgh independent radical book fair and reads from dirt road with live music from the the dirt roadsters 26102016 19. This is a clip taken from a recorded public discussion james kelman. Posted on october 23, 2012 by susan kemp 0 a couple of crawfords books have gone on a wee adventure to the edinburgh independent radical book fair 2012, which is organised by word power books. Word power books is a shop with a heart and conscience and runs the edinburgh independent radical book fair. Edinburgh independent radical book fair edinburgh out of the blue drill hall, until sun 30 oct. The fair includes at least 70 publishers and has been the source of sustenance, ideas and debate for almost two decades. The 18th independent radical book fair at out of the blue. Edinburgh independent radical book fair guardian columnist and author of chavs, owen jones heads up the exciting lineup at this alternative book festival.

Prepare to be dazzled this festive season at edinburgh castle. Lgbt health and wellbeing is a unique initiative to promote the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people living in, working in and travelling to scotland. The best cities in the world for book lovers readers digest. Lighthouse edinburghs radical bookshop home facebook. London radical bookfair 2020 presented by the alliance. Edinburgh independent radical book fair articles the list. The rbf showcases a huge variety of publishers and speakers, exposing readers to new and diverse voices, and offering a real flavour of radical and independent publishing. The independent radical book fair is an alternative to more mainstream book events such as the edinburgh book festival, elaine henry from the word power bookshop says, it is an opportunity for small publishers to display their work, for authors to meet new readers, but, above all, its for people to discuss ideas. The radical independent bookfair project rib has come about to help redress this imbalance. We are edinburghs annual alternative, independent and entirely bookshop run flea market of books and ideas. Posted on october 23, 2012 by susan kemp 0 a couple of crawfords books have gone on a wee adventure to the edinburgh independent radical book fair 2012. Coordinates word power books is an independent radical bookshop and publisher based in edinburgh, scotlandthey have published works by both established and lesser known writers in scotland including james kelman, tom leonard and national collective. Oct 25, 2011 edinburgh old town cryer search this blog. Edinburghs word power books seeks new owner the bookseller.

This year it is taking place at out of the blue drill hall and celebrating its nineteenth year with a lively programme of book launches, screenings, discussions, theatre. Books and typewriters bought and sold, machines serviced, subscriptions, private libraries, wrapping and magic are free. Organised by edinburghs own word power books, the fair will. Hidden gardens of the royal mile 27th october 2011, out of the blue, dalmeny street. The london radical bookfair, now in its 6 th year, is an annual celebration of radical and progressive bookselling and publishing in the uk. The 17th edinburgh independent radical book fair will take place from wednesday 23rd october to sunday 27th october 20 in out of the blue drill hall, 3038 dalmeny street, edinburgh, eh6 8rg, scotland. The radical independent book fair project rib has come about to help redress this imbalance. They also organise a regular book fringe festival during august and the annual edinburgh independent radical book fair. Radical book fair 2019 edinburgh city of literature trust. Edinburgh independent radical book fair midmay, this event is held over a weekend and usually takes place in the assembly rooms on george street spirit of speyside whisky festival four days of distillery tours and whisky tasting are held in speyside.

Autumn events in edinburgh focus breaking travel news. The hall becomes a mecca for all forms of literature and is supported. Get involved in edinburghs alternative book festival at the assembly roxy. Organised by edinburghs radical independent bookshop, word power books, the edinburgh independent radical book fair 2015 is, for all its antiestablishmentism, in danger of becoming an institution. Poets, portraits and landscapes of modern scotland, by alexander moffat and alan riach. Posts about word power books written by edinburghcitylibraries.

Independent and radical book fair 28 the edinburgh reporter. One of the main draws to me of the edinburgh independent and radical book fair was a talk titled arts of resistance. To keep the event running in this spectacular and accessible space, and to make it as welcoming as possible, a third of all tickets are free, and the rest are by donation. Wellred books at the 18th edinburgh independent and.

The 2019 fair will host panel discussions exploring radical perspectives on topics like education, electoralism, social ecology, and social movement history in the caribbean. A copy of which i picked up at the edinburgh independent and radical book fair. This is a clip taken from a recorded public discussion james kelman had with alasdair gray word power books 23rd october 20. Edinburgh independent radical book fair 2019 this is edinburgh. Oct 25, 2014 james meek presents his new book private island at the 18th edinburgh radical book fair for a free event in a little over a generation the bones and sinews of the british economy rail, energy, water, postal services, municipal housing have been sold to remote, unaccountable private owners. Children of men edinburgh independent radical book fair. Nov 14, 2019 a transfriendly group visit for all trans and nonbinary people to edinburgh radical book fair, scotlands leading alternative political and literary festival.