Literature lovers have enjoyed meeting fantasy author Philip Pullman at the Oxford Literary Festival.

The author, whose novel La Belle Sauvage was a bestseller last year, was at the Weston Lecture Theatre on Tuesday to discuss the work of science fiction writer Brian Aldiss, who died last year.

Mr Aldiss was a former literary editor of the Oxford Mail and one of the best loved science fiction writers.

Fans of Mr Pullman's work took the opportunity to get copies of his books signed.

It is the latest talk from the acclaimed author. He was at the Sheldonian Theatre last month to discuss his writing techniques with award-winning children's author Katherine Rundell.

ITV's political editor Robert Peston is in Oxford to publicise his latest book WTF and his talk is due to take place with Matthew Stadlen tomorrow at the Sheldonian Theatre at 4pm.

Gardening fans turned up to listen to Monty Don and Derry Moore talk about their book on Islamic Gardens.

There are hundreds of talks at different venues throughout the week and the festival finishes on Sunday.

Blackwell's marquee is situated close to the Sheldonian Theatre.

For more visit oxfordliteraryfestival.org