SupplementDownload - up-to-date programmes
EXHIBITIONSCENTRAL HALLTHE MOST BEAUTIFUL CZECH BOOKS OF 2007Organized by: Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and Museum of Czech Literature EXHIBITION OF THE TRANSLATORS’ GUILDTranslations which have won prestigious literary prizes in recent years, plus translated titles nominated for this
year’s Josef Jungmann Prize for the best translation. SPANISH−LANGUAGE LITERATURE IN CZECH TRANSLATION[ BookWorld and the Municipal Library of Prague GABRETA DYING AND ROMANTICALExhibition of reprints from the unique oeuvre of Josef Váchal, one of the most important Czech artists of the 20th century.
Váchal himself printed and bound eleven copies of this absolutely original book. Paseka is publishing 200 copies
in the original format (48x64 cm), with the remainder of the print run in a smaller format. A German translation of Váchal’s
words is available to accompany to the book. PAVEL KOHOUT *1928 – BOOKSExhibition in celebration of the 80th birthday of the playwright, prose writer and columnist Pavel Kohout. MAGNESIA LITERA HIDDEN AND SECRET: EROTIC, PRIVATE AND BIBLIOPHILE CZECH PRINTS FROM THE TIME OF THE FIRST REPUBLICExhibition from the collections of Josef Schwarz [ Produced and presented by Josef Schwarz LOVE CORRESPONDENCE IN THE CZECH LITERATURE OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIESTheme-based exhibition which studies books of love correspondence by important figures in Czech culture of the past two centuries, some
of whom are still well known today. FOYER, LEFT WING DICTIONARY OF THE YEAR 2008Dictionary of the Year is an international competition and promotional event, which is being held by the Union of Interpreters and Translators
for the fifteenth time. It provides a comprehensive overview of dictionaries and encyclopaedias produced last year in the Czech Republic,
Slovakia and elsewhere, and of the dictionary/ encyclopaedia market in general. Its expert jury is composed of members of all Czech
and Slovak professional organizations for translating and interpreting, the Association of Czech Booksellers and Publishers, representatives
of the trade press, and specialists in lexicography. BOOK ILLUSTRATORS FOR INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS[ Baobab and Co. GOLDEN RIBBON: THE BEST ILLUSTRATIONS OF 2007Annual exhibition of work from the past year by Czech illustrators of books for children and young people. Includes collections of work by
illustrators nominated for the 2007 Golden Ribbon award. BIB 2007 ILLUSTRATORS’ AWARDSExhibition of photographic prints of the works of prize-winning illustrators at the 2007 Bratislava Biennale of Illustrations (BIB), 2007 Grand
Prix, 2007 Golden Apples, 2007 BIB Posters and Honourable Mention (Publishers). EARTH YEAR AND POLAR YEAROn the stand of the Czech Geological Survey you will find part of the “Mighty and Vulnerable Earth” travelling exhibition, which is being held to mark Earth Year (2008) and Polar Year (2008). The aim of the exhibition is to address the neglected importance of the geological sciences for the sustainable development and optimum use of natural resources. BOOK LOVERSAn exhibition of photomontages inspired by books, by the artist and poet Miroslav Huptych RIGHT WING MURIEL 2007 – WINNERS OF THE COMICS AWARDSMuriel is an awards event for comics which – like competitions in other disciplines – is held at the KomiksFEST! multimedia comics festival.
Glass figurines (a nod to the legend of Czech comics, Kája Saudek) were conferred on winners in ten categories in autumn 2007; it is the
work of the prize-winning authors which is on display at this exhibition. Come and see the very best of last season’s comics for adults! BOOKS FOR TEN FINGERS – AN EXHIBITION OF TOUCH BOOKSThis is a display of materials representing a specialized area of book production – the touch book for blind children. This collection of
touch books was produced for the 2007 Tactus. cz competition, which promotes and supports the dissemination of quality books for
children with visual disabilities. PREMIOS CERVANTES (CERVANTES’ AWARDS)First awarded in 1975, the Premio Cervantes is the most important literary prize for work in Spanish. Its purpose is to provide an appreciation
of the work of creative writers in Spain and the Hispanoamerican countries whose work has served to enrich the literary heritage of the
Spanish language. Winners are announced at the end of the year and the prize conferred by the King and Queen of Spain at Alcalá de Henares
University on 23 April, the date on which Miguel de Cervantes died. The prize has been won by the most important
authors writing in Spanish, the biographies and works of whom are presented at this exhibition to provide a comprehensive survey of the literary
heritage shared by the Spanish-speaking countries, from their beginnings to the present day. TOURMAP FESTIVALMaps and guides from all over the world, including many exotic countries. Introducíng the complete ranges of all Czech publishers. [ Avant Promotion OTHER EVENTSOTHER ACCOMPANYING EVENTS(other days included) ACCOMPANYING PROGRAMMES OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE CZECH REPUBLICKlementinum 190, Prague 1, Klementinum Gallery (entrance by the Charles Bridge) Křižovnická 190, Prague 1 (entrance by the Charles
Bridge)
4 April – 29 June
FROM HOLLAR TO BEUYSModern Austrian and European art from the collections of the Catholic theologian Otto Mauer, from the Dommuseum, Vienna
10 April - 15 June
JAN ŠAFRÁNEK - THE WORLD OF PEOPLEExhibition of the pictures of this painter/globetrotter, to mark an important milestone in his life 19 March – 30 May
LITERARY BRIDGES BETWEEN THE CZECHS AND THE SLOVENESContemporary Slovene book culture. 27. April \10.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m. THE NATIONAL LIBRARY BEHIND THE SCENESFinding out about library services from behind the scenes (services hall, general reading
room, reference centre, music department, education centre, periodicals department, Library of Slavonic Studies). 22 April – 25 May
IN WORDS AND PICTURESOpening: Tuesday, 22 April 2008 23 April \ 7.30 p.m. ORSON ŠTĚDROŇ – MÁLKOVÁ – TOŠOVSKÝ: AU BONHEUR DES DAMES (MUSICAL RADICAL)Takes Emile Zola’s novel as a magnifying glass through which to view our own society. The lower part of the new shopping
gallery is a splendid place for artists and politicians to party – with fireworks! This tale from the 19th century
of a poor girl who finds her happiness in Paris is like a paparazzi photo-story for tired senses. For reservations: disk@divadlodisk.cz
For more information: www.stestidam.cz Thursday, 24 April 200810.00 a.m.
GALA OPENING OF THE BOOKWORLD PRAGUE 2008 INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR AND LITERARY FESTIVALIn the presence of distinguished guests from the Czech Republic and abroad Master of ceremonies: Miroslav Táborský 11.00 a.m.
GALA OPENING OF THE STAND OF SPAINProgramme: Official speech / a glass of Spanish wine 12.00 noon–1.00 p.m.
GALA OPENING OF THE STAND OF THE CZECH INSTITUTE OF EGYPTOLOGY, FACULTY OF ARTS, CHARLES UNIVERSITY, PRAGUEwith leading figures from the Institute and guests from abroad in attendance 2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
RICHARD DÜBELL – AUTHOR OF THE NOVEL THE DEVIL’S BIBLEMeeting and discussion with the writer Richard Dübell, one of today’s most popular European authors of historical novels. He succeeds in his
novels in combining an extensive knowledge of historical realia with a thrilling and highly readable story.
So far five of his novels have been published in Czech, all of which have been exceptionally well received by readers (The
Devil’s Bible in particular). The author will take this occasion to introduce his novel In the Shadow of the Monastery, which
will appear in a Czech translation in autumn 2008. 2.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
CAN THE BOOKSELLER SURVIVE IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD?John McNamee – President of the European Booksellers Federation (EBF) Françoise Dubruille – director of the EBF and
the International Booksellers Federation Meeting with leading figures of the European Booksellers Federation, of which the Association
of Czech Booksellers and Publishers is a member, who will discuss changes to which today’s bookseller has to face up: the competition
represented by sales chains and other products targeted for leisure-time use, digitalization and how it is penetrating the book industry, changes in the manner and use of book sales,
price policies. This event will include a presentation on the activities of the EBF as it addresses questions of lobbying in the
interests of the field, reducing VAT on books, help to its members with pricing systems (fixed and non-fixed),
and the “I Love My Bookstore” project. More on: www.ebf-eu.org 3.00 p.m.
OPENING OF THE “CERVANTES PRIZE” EXHIBITIONA stroll through the history of the Cervantes Prize – from 1976 to the present day – based on portraits, writings and lives
of winning authors. The Miguel de Cervantes Prize is the highest award available to Spanish and Hispanoamerican
creative writers whose works have made a marked contribution to the enrichment of the literary heritage of the Spanish language. 3.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Richard Dübell – book signing Well-known German writer Richard Dübell will sign not only his highly successful Devil’s Bible
but also the other of his historical novels (The Dark Waters of San Marco, A Mass for the Medici, The Alchemist’s Game, The Bishop’s
Daughter) which are available in Czech translation from MOBA publishers. 4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI – DISCUSSIONAndrzej Sapkowski – master of fantasy fiction and the most popular Polish writer today. His novels about Geralt the witcher, his
novel cycle set during the Hussite Wars, and the Witcher computer game released last year, have earned Sapkowski a devoted following in
many countries, including the Czech Republic. For some, Sapkowski’s books have become tantamount to a lifestyle. 4.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
ONEGINDirector: Martha Fiennes, GB/USA, 1999, 106' 5.00 p.m.–5.20 p.m.
WYDAWNICTWO NAUKOWE PWN S. AAn introduction to this Polish publishing house by its manager Malgorzat Borkows. [ Palacký University Press, Olomouc 5.15 p.m.
ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKISigning of the book Lux Perpetua, published by Leonardo. 5.30 p.m.–6.50 p.m.
THE LITERATURE OF SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA IN THE WORLDAt certain times in history the literatures of Spain and Latin America have had an important impact on the development of literature
in the world at large. Poets such as Federico García Lorca, Pablo Neruda and Octavio Paz are today among the classics of modern
world poets, while the oeuvres of prose writers like Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa aroused in the 1960s unprecedented levels
of interest in the literature of South America. What is the status of Spanish and Latin American literatures on the world stage today?
What changes have been wrung by the autonomous regions of Spain on the one hand and the new Hispanic voices making themselves
heard in the United States on the other? Which books address the reader of today, and why? And what is the effect of economic and cultural
globalization on European publishing schemes? PROGRAMMES AT OTHER VENUES6.30 p.m.
GUY GOFFETTE: VERLAINE OF SLATE AND RAINA meeting with the poet and novelist Guy Goffette, holder of the French Academy award for Lifetime Achievement and author of an imagined
biography of the ill-fated poet Verlaine. Love and eroticism, which we find in Verlaine’s oeuvre, are also present in the works of Goffette.
Through the poems of Verlaine and in his own words Guy Goffette guides us along the lovers’ trails of poetry. Friday, 25 April 200811.00 a.m.–1.20 p.m.
THE THIEF AND THE DOGSDirected by Kamal Al Sheikh, Egypt 1962, 125 From the novel by Naguib Mahfouz, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Takes the form of a thriller but has political and ethical analysis at its heart. The professional thief and potential killer Saíd is
an Egyptian Robin Hood, driven to steal by his unswerving belief in egalitarianism as well as his bitterness. His unquenchable
desire to avenge those who betrayed him to the police take him to the heights and also to the very bottom of Cairo society
in the early years of the Egyptian Revolution. 12.00 noon–12.50 p.m.
Catalan culture was guest-of-honour at the Frankfurt/Main Book Fair in 2007. What does it mean for an author or a publisher
to be guest-of-honour at Frankfurt? What can it bring to the literature in question? Carles Torner, who led the Catalan literary programme at
Frankfurt 2007, and the writers Simona Skrabec and Monika Zgustová, who were members of the literary delegation, discuss issues surrounding
this. 1.00 p.m.–2.15 p.m.
BACK TO THE FUTURESeminar on the methodology of teaching English to adults in combination with an introduction to ENGLISH FOR LIFE (OUP), a new range of coursebooks. This seminar is in English and led in person by Tom Hutchinson, author of the coursebooks and one of the main authors of the prestigious Oxford University Press. 2.45 p.m.–4.00 p.m. Growing with the Book” Theatre, – Right Wing I−PACK NEW ENGLISH FILE Seminar on teaching methodology which will
introduce and demonstrate I-PACK, a new, digital version of the highly popular New English File (OUP) series of coursebooks for use with
the interactive whiteboard. This seminar will be led in English by Shaun Wilden, who has worked with the Oxford University
Press for many years. 1.30 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
BLOOD WEDDINGDirected by Carlos Saura; original soundtrack with subtitles in English; Spain/France, 1981, 67' Based on the play by Federico García Lorca 2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
JUDITH HERMANN: NOTHING BUT GHOSTS – READING BY THE AUTHORJudith Hermann’s debut work The Summer House, Later became a bestseller soon after it appeared in 1997. Its stories were set in Berlin
after 1989, their heroes aged around twenty. In her second volume of stories Nothing But Ghosts (published in Czech by Větrné Mlýny,
2005) the characters are older (some of them have children) and many of the stories tell of journeys; one is set in Karlovy Vary, and it is
from this that the author will read at the fair. Moderated by Thomas Geiger. This event is part of the “DAS BUCH” literary
programme, which introduces literature written in German from Germany, Austria and Swizerland. 2.00 p.m.–3.20 p.m.
THE VISEGRAD ANTHOLOGYThe Visegrad Anthology is the result of cultural cooperation among the member countries of the Visegrad Group (Czech Republic, Hungary,
Poland and Slovakia; otherwise known as the V4). The project was initiated by the Hungarians; its aim is to promote the work of contemporary
writers of literature from the V4 countries. Editor-in-chief of the Visegrad Anthology is Pál Békes (H), who is also national editor for
Hungary. The other national editors are Ivory Rodriguez (CZ), Piotr Marciszuk (PL) and Ina Martinová (SK). In book form, the Visegrad Anthology
is composed of extracts from the workof these authors: Jan Balabán (CZ) A Child on Fire, Stanislav Beran (CZ) Just Like Slicing an
Old Tree Stump in Two, Jáchym Topol (CZ) A Trip to the Train Station, Lajos Parti Nagy (H) Unusual Incident, Szilárd Podmaniczky (H)
Scary Santa, Margit Halászová (H) Ballad to My Typing Teacher, György Spiró (H) Treasure, Pawel Huelle (PL) Moving House, Olga Tokarczuková
(PL) Professor Andrews Goes to Warsaw, Daniel Odija (PL) More than Just a House, Karol D. Horváth (SK) The Game, Márius Kopcsay
(SK) An Intricate Story, Uršula Kovalyk (SK) Moonmaiden. The Visegrad Anthology was published in book form in August 2007 by
KultúrPont of Hungary. At the close of 2007 the first of a series of presentations on the Visegrad Anthology was given in Bratislava,
and these will continue throughout 2008 (the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue) at important international book fairs and other cultural
events. The book version of the Visegrad Anthology is available to read in public libraries and centres of culture and may also be ordered
direct through KultúrPont publishers. The Visegrad Anthology has its own website: www.kulturpont.hu/v4anthology. 3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
ILIJA TROJANOW: THE COLLECTOR OF WORLDS READING BY THE AUTHORThe German author introduces his novel Der Weltensammler (Hanser, 2006), published in a Czech translation (as Sběratel světů) by Host. Moderated by Petr Štědroň. This event is part of the “DAS BUCH” literary programme, which introduces literature written in German from Germany, Austria and Swizerland. [ Host publishers and Goethe-Institut Prag 3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
LOVE AND PASSION IN POETRYThe poet Guy Goffette (Belgium/France) and the practitioner of “gay poetry” Brane Mozetic (Slovenia) will discuss eroticism and love in poetry. Moderated by Aleš Knapp. In French. [ Embassy of France in the Czech Republic 5.00 p.m.
MARTIN HILSKÝ – SIGNINGThe translator Martin Hilský, Professor of English Literature at the Faculty of Arts of Prague’s Charles University, will sign his translations of Shakespeare, which are published in two series by Atlantis (hardbound Czech-English; paperbound Czech). [ Atlantis publishers 6.00 p.m.–6.50 p.m.
UWE TIMM: IN MY BROTHER’S SHADOW – READING BY THE AUTHORIn post-1945 Germany a single question was raised repeatedly: How could it happen that in the middle of Europe, in the middle of society, a political system could come to power which lacks all humanity. Much of the work of Uwe Timm, who was born in Hamburg in 1940, engages with this question, if not directly then allusively. Moderated by Thomas Geiger. This event is part of the “DAS BUCH” literary programme, which introduces literature written in German from Germany, Austria and Swizerland. [ Leipziger Buchmesse 6.00 p.m.–6.50 p.m.
MIKOŁAJ ŁOZIŃSKI – DISCUSSION AND READING BY THE AUTHOROne of the most talented writers of the younger generation. His first novel Reisefieber has been called “the most interesting debut
of the past few years” and Łoziński himself has been called “the Bergman of prose”. While many young authors seek to shock and break
down conventions, Łoziński prefers to look into the human soul. This event will also see the launching of a Czech translation of
Reisefieber (published by Dybbuk) and a staged reading of extracts from the book performed by the LiStOVáNí company of actors. 11.00 a.m.
ASTRID SAALBACHA meeting with the Danish dramatist and prose writer for second- and fifth-year students of Danish.
Conducted in Danish with interpreting into Czech. 6.30 p.m.
TOWARDS SILENCE, TOWARDS DREAMS, TOWARDS THE ENDIntroducing the book 3×3: Norén Fosse Saalbachová, published by Elg in 2008. A launching ceremony for this collection of
nine plays by three of the most remarkable contemporary Scandinavian dramatists, with reading of extracts and an interview with Danish
author Astrid Saalbach. Admission free Saturday, 26 April 200810.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
KEN McCLURE – DISCUSSIONThe well-known Scottish novelist is a guest of Alpress publishers. He has written dozens of spellbinding medical thrillers, drawing not only
on his outstanding narrative gift but also on many years of experience in medical practice and clinical research. Ken McClure works for
the Medical Research Council and is the winner of many awards. His books have been translated into at least eighteen languages. He
lives in East Lothian. Šárka Tulcová will also be appearing. 11.00 a.m.–11.00 a.m.
SHOW OF LITERATURE AND MUSICThe most beautiful passages of French love literature, translated into Czech. You will hear extracts from the works of Breton, Cohen and
Houellebecq. Come to this event and listen to love. Musical accompaniment on the five-row xylophone: Bena Havlů 12.00 noon–12.50 p.m.
PER PETTERSON − A STAR OF CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN LITERATUREPer Petterson has received one literary prize after another for his outstanding novella Out Stealing Horses, which is
about the depth and peculiarity of human emotions and was published in a Czech translation in 2007 by Knižní klub.
Taking part in the discussion: Per Petterson, Jarka Vrbová (translator), Jakub Sedláček (editor). 12.00 noon–12.50 p.m.
ANNETTE PEHNT – READING BY THE AUTHORThe German author introduces her novel Mobbing (Pieper, 2007), which thanks to the topicality of its main theme has been received
with great enthusiasm by critics and public alike. This event is part of the “DAS BUCH” literary programme, which introduces
literature written in German from Germany, Austria and Swizerland. 12.00 noon–12.50 p.m.
BENJAMIN FONDANEThe avant-garde Romanian writer Benjamin Fondane through the eyes of Professor Mircea Martin of the University of Bucharest.
Benjamin Fondane alias Barbu Fundoianu alias Benjamin Wexles (1898–1944) was a Romanian existentialist poet and philosopher of Jewish
origin who spent part of his life in France. He wrote in Romanian and French. He died in Birkenau. 12.00 noon–12.50 p.m.
JARMO VALKOLA – CITY LIFE IN THE FILMS OF KAURISMÄKI (SCREENING WITH COMMENTARY)The minimalistic melancholia of the films of Aki Kaurismäki often reflects the lives of their characters. Numerous scenes are set in the streets, restaurants and bars of Helsinki. The culture of the city creates an aura around the characters and the current which flows between the city and its inhabitants is a source of visual tension. In English 1.00 p.m.
READING AND TASTING: WINE, LOVE AND BOOKS!A wine tasting held by the “Maison de la Bourgogne”. Come and learn about Burgundy, its books, its authors and its wines! 1.00 p.m.
PER PETTERSON: OUT STEALING HORSES SIGNING[ Euromedia group – Knižní klub 1 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
FRANZ HÖHLER – READING BY THE AUTHORFranz Höhler is a Swiss novelist, poet, playwright and author of children’s books. He works for the theatre, radio and television.
In this reading Franz Höhler will introduce his latest novel Es klopft (Knocking), in which he describes the aftermath of a fateful
occurrence in the life of an eminent ORL doctor. 1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
MARIUSZ SZCZYGŁ – BESEDADiscussion with the Polish reporter Mariusz Szczygł, author of the bestseller Gottland, which has attracted tremendous interest in Poland
and the Czech Republic. This book takes a look at recent Czech history – at the Ba a family, Lída Baarová, Švec the sculptor, the creator
of the Stalin Monument, the bitter end of the writer Jan Procházka, Marta Kubišová and the Golden Kids, Jaroslava Moserová, Jan Palach,
and others – through the new, fresh eyes of a perceptive foreigner. 2.00 p.m.
MARIUSZ SZCZYGŁ – SIGNINGof the bestseller Gottland. 2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
NIKOLAJ FROBENIUS – A MEETING WITH THE AUTHOR AND A STAGED READING A MEETING WITH THE MARQUIS DE SADEDe Sade’s Valet, a novel by the important Norwegian prose writer, dramatist and screenwriter for film Nikolaj Frobenius, will be
performed as a staged reading by actors of the LISTOVÁNÍ project. The author will subsequently take questions from the audience. 2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
JOACHIM GÜNTER HAMMER – READING BY THE AUTHORAn Austrian poet who lives in Styria, J.G. Hammer has published 15 collections as well as appearing in periodicals and anthologies published
at home and abroad. He likes his ideas to have clarity, which is why he prefers to give them a clear form. His most successful volumes
of poetry include WAHRnehmung (1986), Scheinwerfer (1993) and Der blaue Kürbis (1995).
Moderated by Věra Koubová. 3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
CHRISTINE TEICHMANN – READING BY THE AUTHORThis Austrian author is one of the founders of the “Compagnie fantastique” artists’ group. Since 2006 she has been the leader
of a writers’ workshop. The publication is imminent of her novel Gaukler [Conjurer], which focuses on street art. Christine Teichmann
has started work on a second novel with the working title Raubtiere [Beasts of Prey]. Moderated by Ondřej Buddeus.
This event is part of the “DAS BUCH” literary programme, which introduces literature written in German from Germany, Austria and Swizerland. 3.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
NIKOLAJ FROBENIUS – SIGNINGThe Norwegian author will sign copies of his novel De Sade’s Valet, which will transport the reader to the roots of modern civilization,
the times of the great Rationalists, Encyclopedists, Libertines and the first Materialists, and also of the Marquis de Sade and his valet,
obsessed by his inability to feel pain. 3.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE−FICTION, FANTASY AND HORROR – CONFERRING OF AWARDSThe thirteenth year of this event, for which about one hundred academics, leading specialists in fantasy literature, evaluate over two
rounds and in a range of categories all the work produced in the genres of fantasy fiction in the last year.
They also confer awards on leading figures instrumental in the production of these works, from the author through the illustrator
and editor to the translator. The most important award goes to “Book of the Year”. 4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
MATTHIAS MANDER – READING BY THE AUTHORAustrian writer who draws on his experience as a finance manager in industrial companies in works with a politico-economic
background, such as Garanas oder die Litanei (2001) and Der Brückenfall oder Das Drehherz (2005), a novel which tells of those whose lives
were changed by the construction and later collapse of Vienna’s Reichbrücke bridge. 4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
ASTRID SAALBACH – READING BY THE AUTHORDanish writer Astrid Saalbach is a laureate (2004) of the prestigious Nordisk Dramatikerpris. Her work for the stage is now available
to Czech audiences in book form as well (published in Elg, 2008). This event will concentrate mostly on the collection of short stories
Mĺnens ansikt (The Face of the Moon) and the novel Fingeren i flammen (Finger in the Flames, both 2005), which find her at the peak of
her powers as a prose writer. 5.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
JOHANNES URZIDIL IN CONVERSATION WITH FERDINAND PEROUTKAThis interview filmed in the USA in the 1960s gives us a glimpse of Peroutka’s perceptive literary-scholarly and philosophical
reflections on the background to Czechoslovak society, the importance of Czech/German co-existence to the cultures of both ethnic
groups, and Prague coffee houses. A discussion with Dr Václav Maidl (CZ) and Dr Gerhard Trapp (D), using extracts from the original recording
of the interview to unearth unique details. This event is part of the “DAS BUCH” literary programme. 5.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO – SIGNINGThe celebrated Russian sci-fi author is taking part at the fair in the event held by the Academy of Science-fiction, Fantasy and Horror. 6.00 p.m.–6.50 p.m.
CZECH INSTITUTE OF EGYPTOLOGYAn introduction to (and signing of) of titles which the CIE publishes in cooperation with the TOGGA and Libri publishing houses, including
Ilustrovanou encyklopedii starého Egypta [= An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egypt] and Unearthing Ancient Egypt.
With the participation of Prof. Miroslav Verner, Prof. Ladislav Bareš, Prof. Břetislav Vachala and Hana Benešovská. Sunday, 27 April 200811.00 a.m.–12.20 p.m.
KRISZTINA TÓTH – A MEETING WITH THE HUNGARIAN POET AND WRITERKrisztina Tóth is one of the leading authors of contemporary Hungarian literature. Her work is remarkable for its delicate
sense of detail and emotionality, founded in what is very much a “woman’s” approach to the values of life and everyday reality. Jiří Zeman
will conduct an interview with the author. 12.30 p.m.–2.30 p.m.
ROMEO AND JULIETDirected by Baz Luhrmann, USA 1996, 115 Based on the play by William Shakespeare |
