A Tale of Two Cities

Edinburgh and Melbourne: UNESCO Cities of Literature

What does it mean for a city to be designated a UNESCO City of Literature? What has this special status meant for Edinburgh since 2004, and what can Melbourne expect?

This free public forum will commence with presentations by Alison Bowden, Director of the Edinburgh City of Literature Trust, and Penny Hutchinson, Director, Arts Victoria, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Louise Adler, CEO and Publisher-in-Chief, Melbourne University Publishing.

Panel members will include:

• Sandy Grant - Chief Executive, Hardie Grant Publishing
• Elliot Perlman - writer
• Mark Rubbo - Readings Books & Music and board member, Centre for Books, Writing & Ideas
• Jason Steger - Literary Editor, The Age.

Time: Tuesday 11 November 2008, 6.30–7.45pm
Venue: Experimedia
Bookings: 03 8664 7016 or bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Free