Guildford Book Festival 2009 promises to be a best-seller
Wednesday 16 September 2009
The 20th annual Guildford Book Festival will take place at venues across Guildford from 14-24 October and promises to be another page-turner.
Some of Britain’s finest writers and personalities have confirmed their attendance including: wildlife champion Virginia McKenna, celebrity chef James Martin, BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner, Olympic gold medal-winning rower Sir Steve Redgrave, comedian, author and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig, presenter of BBC TV’s Coast Neil Oliver and many more.
Whatever you’re reading, the Guildford Book Festival has it covered, from crime to history, genealogy to biography. The Festival is also jam-packed with events for children including Storystation, The Big Draw, Cartoon Workshops and a substantial schools programme.
The University of Surrey has confirmed it will be hosting three events:
Sir Steve Redgrave – Inspired
School of Management Lecture Theatre
Tuesday 20 October, 7.30pm
Edna O’Brien – Byron in Love
Austin Pearce Lecture Theatre 1
Thursday 22 October, 7.30pm
Festival Exhibition – The Art of the Picture Book
Lewis Elton Gallery
Tuesday 6 – Thursday 22 October
Festival Box Offices will be open from early September (more information to follow). Online booking will also be available through the Festival website.
For more information on the events and the full line-up of famous names, please visit: www.guildfordbookfestival.co.uk