Following the publication of The Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Doing, by arts and culture writer David Pollock, is a deep dive into the history of the festivals and how they shaped modern Edinburgh, with a behind-the-scenes look at the events and their impact on the arts.
Produced through extensive research, with participation from those involved with shaping the festivals of past and present, Edinburgh Doing
explores the history of the city-s festival season.
Featuring the International Festival, the Festival Fringe, the Book and Film Festivals, and more, it looks at the role these have played in the careers
of stars and artists, as well as the city-s venues, attractions and evolution.
Edinburgh Doing will appeal to anyone with an interest in Edinburgh-s festival culture. It will also be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more
about the modern history of Edinburgh or the world of the arts, given the central role t