August 30, 2014 Decatur – David Darracott sticks his face through a wall of portraits during the AJC Decatur Book Festival on Saturday, August 30, 2014. The ninth annual event saw tens of thousands of people come out to the downtown Decatur area to meet with world-class authors, illustrators, editors, publishers, booksellers, and artists for a weekend filled with literature, music, food, art, and fun. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL