Have a look at the events and authors we have programmed in previous years by downloading past brochures.
Schools Programme 2010
The 2010 programme is simply bursting with fresh ideas and exciting authors, aswell as valuable and engaging activities which span the curriculum...
Public Programme 2009
The noise of passionate debate, the laughter of delighted audiences, and the expectant hush that falls over people who are caught by the spell of words and ideas. Yes, this is heaven...
Schools Programme 2009
Engaging, inspiring, informative and influential – the authors and illustrators taking part in this year’s RBS Schools Programme are a unique collection of talents...
Public Programme 2008
Celebrate with us 25 years ago this summer, a few tents popped up among the trees in Charlotte Square Gardens and the Book Festival was born...
Schools Programme 2008
Inside these pages you’ll find a selection of unparalleled events, specially designed to enthuse, engage and entertain your pupils...
Public Programme 2007
Exhilaration, imagination, inspiration – it is amazing what one green garden can contain...
Schools Programme 2007
The RBS Schools Programme is an unmissable opportunity for your class to engage, interact, design, learn and play with the best and brightest in books today...
Public Programme 2006
Welcome to our enchanted garden. Some call the Book Festival the Second Enlightenment. Some call it seventeen days of fun and surprises...
Schools Programme 2006
As always, we have put together a first-class programme of authors, from perennial favourites to rising talent, as well as fantastic interactive events and workshops...
Public Programme 2005
Welcome to a world of words and ideas: a world where minds spark like fireworks and the imagination takes flight...
Schools Programme 2005
We are thrilled to bring you favourites such as Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Morpurgo, as well as exciting new talent from the likes of Paul Bajoria, Cliff McNish and Hazel Marshall...
Public Programme 2004
Welcome to the 2004 Edinburgh International Book Festival Schools Programme – and our 21st birthday!
Schools Programme 2004
Welcome to the 2004 Edinburgh International Book Festival Schools Programme – and our 21st birthday!