Literary Festivals and Contemporary Book Culture

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Exploring the impact of literary festivals, this book delves into their role as cultural tastemakers and community celebrations. It examines audience engagement and the festivals' connections to local and digital literary communities, as well as their influence on contemporary cultural policy and the creative industries. Through case studies of notable festivals and insights from audience surveys and interviews, the text critically analyzes the social, cultural, commercial, and political dynamics shaping modern literary culture.