For the next 2 and a half weeks Edinburgh plays host to its annual literay festival.  A string of high profile authors, publishers and others in the literary world will be present.

Science fiction highlights include:

• Cory Doctorow on Sunday 14th August
• Kelly Link on Tuesday 16th August
• Neil Gaiman on Wednesday 17th August
• Iain Banks on Thursday 18th August
• John Baxter on J G Ballard on Tuesday 23rd August

Festival website: http://www.edbookfest.co.uk/

James.