Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Literary Festival
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| gptkbp:activities |
Exhibitions
Debates Food and drink stalls Literary awards Q&A sessions Book signings Children's events Storytelling sessions Poetry readings Workshops for writers Themed events Book launches |
| gptkbp:attendance |
Over 250,000 visitors annually
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
Universities
Schools Community groups |
| gptkbp:duration |
August
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| gptkbp:established |
1983
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| gptkbp:features |
Workshops
Author readings Panel discussions |
| gptkbp:focus |
Books
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Edinburgh Book Festival
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| gptkbp:impact |
Promotes reading
Encourages literacy Enhances cultural tourism Fosters community engagement Supports authors |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Radio
Television Print media Online platforms |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Ian_Rankin
gptkb:J.K._Rowling gptkb:Kazuo_Ishiguro gptkb:Margaret_Atwood gptkb:Malala_Yousafzai |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Charlotte_Square_Gardens
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
Local businesses
Cultural organizations Various publishers |
| gptkbp:type |
Public event
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| gptkbp:website |
www.edbookfest.co.uk
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