Edinburgh International Book Festival
BBC Arts Digital presents coverage of four events on 18 August 2017.
Paul Auster: Watch in full
The US novelist discusses his life and work at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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Paul Auster on writing seven days a week
The novelist describes how he wrote his epic new book 4 3 2 1 at double his normal pace.
Paul Auster on America's problem with racism
The author talks about the twin crimes on which the USA was built.
Simon Callow: Watch in full
The actor discusses his life and career at Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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Simon Callow on breaking down gay stereotypes in Four Weddings
The actor describes the role as "the most outspoken affirmation of authentically gay love"
Simon Callow on Laurence Olivier
Callow reminisces about working with the legendary actor at the National Theatre.
James Kelman: Watch in full
The Scottish author discusses his life, books and language with Brian Taylor.
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James Kelman: The Scottish dialect was seen as the "language of the gutter"
Scottish author James Kelman on how the Scottish vernacular was misunderstood and derided.
Nicola Sturgeon, Elif Shafak and Heather McDaid: Watch in full
The politician, novelist and publisher at Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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Nicola Sturgeon: The two things women need to do differently
Scotland's First Minister discusses women's rights with Heather McDaid and Elif Shafak.
Elif Shafak: Being a Turkish writer is like being "slapped on one cheek and kissed on the other"
The Turkish novelist on the challenges of being a writer in a country without freedom.
