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ii ‘ BARRY MILES
He remembers the 605 and yet he was there
Barry Miles might not be a name instantly recognisable to those with a passing interest in the epochal counterculture of the 19605. But to the ones deep in the know (whose minds aren‘t scrambled by the fun on tap they had back then), Miles was the epitome of the underground mover, not to mention shaker. Boss of London’s influential Indica Bookshop, he arrange, . ‘ readings for Ginsberg and Burroughs and chuninied . 'r around Paul McCartney when he was ill halt-decent. His classic memoir, In the Sixties fully plun ers those days observing the Beatles at work, rest and play.
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hit >l< FESTIVAL BOOKS
‘Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience; this is the ideal life.’
- Mark Twain
I Monica Ali, David Peace 8: Dan Rhodes Three of the sharpest pens in the British game get together to discuss London life. prostitute killers and doggy love triangles. See preview for Monica Ali. 10 Aug, 7pm, {‘8 (£6).
I Susan Sontag Is there another writer alive dissecting the US psyche to better effect? Regarding the Pain of Others, about the differing ways in which peeple view images of war, is Sontag's latest tiny epic. See preview. 1 I Aug. 5pm, £‘ 7 (C5); 72 Aug, 7.30pm, £8 (£6); 73 Aug. 7 7.30am. E7 (E5).
I Tama Janowitz The punk Jane Austen or the thinking woman's Jackie Collins? Or both? Or neither? Whatever. the lady with the filthy mind and hot wordsmithery takes on the social mores of NYC‘s jet-set once again with Peyton Amberg. See preview. 73 Aug, 7pm, £8 (£36). I Janice Galloway She may not have a new book to entice us with but the Glasgow writer (pictured) is always one of the top draws of any multi-author shindig. Get yourself acquainted with Clara before you go. 13 Aug. 8pm, £8 (£6).
I Mario Vargas Lloaa A rare visit from one of the Latin world's prime talents. He's so good that we described his The Feast of the Goat as 'thrilling and instructive'. 74 Aug, 6.30pm, £8 (£6).
I Tim Binding, Gil Courtemanche & Andrew O’Hagan Another talented trio offer their thoughts on subjects such as the Falklands. ethnic cleansing and anorexic singers. See preview for Gil Courtemanche and Last Words for Andrew O'Hagan. 14 Aug. 3pm. £7 (£35).
All events are based in Charlotte Square Gardens. The box office
number is 0131 624 5050 and website is www.edbookfest.co.uk.
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