Storm erupts over Edinburgh International Book Festival's new director
Facebook campaign to rescind appointment of Nick Barley
The Edinburgh International Book Festival, once described as " a cosy tea party in Charlotte Square", has been stirred by furious opposition to its new director, Nick Barley. Within hours of being appointed last week Barley, 43, was the subject of a Facebook campaign demanding that his appointment be rescinded and labelling him "incompetent".
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Sunday, 18 October, 2009
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