1 of 7 These man-sized books mark the entrance to the famous festival of literature in Hay-on-Wye. The town, which lies on the border between England and Wales, is home to no less than 39 bookshops.
2 of 7 Held once a year, there have been eighteen Hay festivals and four "Fever" festivals for young readers. It's a chance to meet authors and join in loads of other activities such as dance and drumming workshops.
3 of 7 You can even have your face painted or framed in a heart-shaped balloon.
4 of 7 Of course, there are loads of books to buy...
5 of 7 ...and you can have them signed by the author. Lauren Child signs her book 'Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent' for one fan.
6 of 7 Another book-lover is half way through reading 'SilverFin' - the first of five books about James Bond as a teenager.
7 of 7 Author Charlie Higson reads passages from his book and answers questions from 'SilverFin' fans.
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