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Edinburgh's Festivals - A Biography
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From a post-war dream to the world's largest arts festival, Edinburgh created something extraordinary in August.
The untold story of how the Edinburgh Festival launched careers, shaped culture, and became a beacon for artistic expression.
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About the Ebook
David Pollock's comprehensive biography traces the Edinburgh Festival from its post-war origins as a healer of national wounds to its current status as the world's largest arts celebration. Featuring everyone from Orson Welles to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this is the definitive account of how Edinburgh became synonymous with artistic excellence.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- The comprehensive, authoritative biography of the world's largest arts festival.
- Traces the Festival from wartime healing to cultural phenomenon—featuring everyone from Welles to contemporary stars.
- Essential for arts enthusiasts, Edinburgh residents, and anyone interested in cultural history.
- Written by David Pollock, a leading arts critic and festival expert.
- Explores how the Festival has shaped Edinburgh and been shaped by its times.
- A celebration of artistic vision, creative courage, and the power of culture to transform cities.
About the Author
DAVID POLLOCK lives in Edinburgh and is an arts writer whose credits include The Scotsman, The List, The Guardian, The Independent, The Herald, The Times, The Courier, The Big Issue, music magazines including Mixmag, Electronic Sound, Record Collector, and many others. He writes about theatre for The Stage, is a Fringe First judge for The Scotsman and a judge for the annual Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS), and he’s reviewed over 1,000 festival shows for The Scotsman and other outlets.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 04/08/2023
Print Length: 512 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781804251164
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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