Ian Rankin and the Orion Publishing Group today announced plans to mark
the thirtieth anniversary of John Rebus, one of crime fiction’s greatest and
best-loved creations, with a festival of literature, music, art and film in
Rankin and Rebus’s hometown of Edinburgh. RebusFest will reflect the many facets
of the irascible old rogue – a fun-filled, entertaining and revealing weekend
is guaranteed.
RebusFest will take place over the weekend of 30 June to 2 July and will
provide fans and new readers with a wonderful opportunity to explore Rebus’
world and discover the making of an iconic character.
Ian Rankin says: “I had no idea
when I published KNOTS AND CROSSES in 1987 that Rebus would still be sharing
his adventures - and misadventures - with me thirty years later. It's a thrill
to be spending 2017 celebrating the man, his legacy, and his taste in music.
Central to this is RebusFest - a weekend festival in Edinburgh of all things
Rebus. I just hope he enjoys all the hoopla - I need him to still be speaking
to me afterwards...”
The festival, curated by Ian Rankin, will include interactive events,
live music, walking tours, screenings, and food and drink, as well as talks on
the historic and contemporary influences on Rebus. Experts, artists and
performers will join Ian across the weekend to provide a unique insight into
one of the most significant and best-loved characters in crime fiction.
The full festival line-up will be announced on 17th March, when tickets
will go on sale. For further updates and exclusive announcements, fans can
visit www.ianrankin.net
2017 is the year of Rebus & Rankin, celebrating thirty years from
Rebus’ first outing in Knots & Crosses
and most recently in the bestselling Rather
Be the Devil. Over the course of the year Ian Rankin will be embarking on
an international tour taking in countries across Europe, North America, the
Antipodes and South East Asia.
The announcement of RebusFest follows the recent news that Ian Rankin is
to be made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in recognition of his
contribution to contemporary fiction. Rankin’s iconic crime novels have gained
global acclaim and made him an international bestseller.
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