The havana international book fair is now in its 26th year, and it is a massive event. His book real common sense, a wellwritten, wellintentioned reflection on what it means to be a citizen in todays imperfect america, was published in 2011 by seven stories press. Rosa naday garmendia was born in havana and immigrated to the united states with her family at age 8. Please note that some foreign urls can be unstable or are web pages not yet updated with 2012 information. Latin american book fairs try digital alternatives. Around 260 writers and intellectuals, and 600 editors from 41 countries were actively involved in the event. Today, on february 9, 2012, our calendar presents 29 festivals. As part of her research for this compulsively readable thriller, hellman joined our havana book fair official cuba tour in 2012. Padura presents his reedited novels at havana book fair.
Havana book fair feria internacional del libro habana the havana international book fair is one of the highlights of the cuban annual social calendar. Apart from the swarms of bibliophiles the event is attended by publishers, writers and celebrities. And at the book fair, leonardo padura was awarded cubas 2012 national literature prize despite a body of work which highlights social issues still offlimits to the staterun press. The most complete list of festivals on february 9, 2012. So far, this years edition has drawn 350,000 attendees. The following list is based on currently available information and is subject to change. Havana lost is awardwinning author libby fischer hellmanns tenth novel and third thriller that explores how strife and revolution affect the human spirit. Authors hold lectures to discuss their works, and the event also involves theatre, cinema, and dance performances. The 24th havana international book fair 2015 will be held from february 12 to 22, under the slogan to read is to grow.
As a sample of the significance of havanas international book fair, just consider these numbers. As the nation guest of honor, china has come under the spotlight, with thousands of books promising insights into. Havanas international book fair is an annual public festival to promote cuban government sanctioned books and writing that spans between february and. The deal coincides with canadas participation as a guest country of honour at the havana international book fair, which runs feb. Fihav is a wellestablished fair that takes place annually since 1983. Former cuban leader fidel castro attends a meeting with writers invited to the xxi international havana book fair in this picture released by cuban website cubadebate in.
Cubas international book fair opens in havana xinhua. The book, published by the womenoriented publishing house, will be launched at the 21st international. In havana the fair is usually held at the cabana fortress across the bay from old havana. Join facebook to connect with rene baptiste and others you may know. These are effective cancellations unless new dates are announced at some point. Us author libby fischer hellman has launched her new book havana lost. Cuba prepares for havanas intl book fair in 2012 escambray. Bahamas participates in cuban book fair bahamas news. Book promotion at book fairs and shows cbe sitemap. English havana international book fair viajando en.
Former cuban leader fidel castro at the xxi international havana book fair in this picture released by cuban website cubadebate in havana february 10, 2012. The book fair invited sekou to the presentation of the new poetry anthology, according to alberto fuentes, international relations vp, institute of the cuban book. The bbcs sarah rainsford reports on the havana book fair, one of the few places in cuba where readers can feed their hunger for contemporary literature. The 27th havana international book fair 2018 will be held from february 1 to 11, with china as the guest country of honor the fair will be dedicated to cuban intellectual, politician, essayist and researcher eusebio leal spengler. In 2012, the fair put over 2,000 titles 840 of which were new launchings and six million copies on sale. Sekou at the 21st annual international book fair of havana february 919, 2012. First held in 1982, the fair is usually conducted in february and is spread across ten days. Martin news network lasana sekou in cuba, recites at.
It paid tribute to the 160th anniversary of the birth of jose marti. The miami book fair international was founded in 1984 by miami dade college and is recognized as one of the nations largest literary festivals. Cubas havana international book fair is a giant party. They attract thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world. At least 50 foreign writers have confirmed their attendance to the international book fair havana 2012, to be held from february 919 and. Padura, winner of the 2012 national prize for literature and that of the princess of asturias in literature in 2015, is one of the most internationally acclaimed cuban writers, but paradoxically his work has small print runs in cuba and readers. Thru my organization vincentian association of artists writers and producers. Combined book exhibit helps you to promote your books and titles at various book fairs.
I wrote this book to help with suggestions, ideas, clarification of these issues, in which many letters also appear and may serve to illustrate things, ravelo said. The fair attracts over 600,000 attendees every year. Over 200 guests from 40 countries and 400 titles including 46 about caribbean culture and tradition, will be present in havana, at the 2012 international boo. The havanas international book fair sells millions of books every year. Come and meet us at the havana international book fair.
The bahamas participated in the 21st annual book fair held in havana, cuba, exhibiting 70 titles of books and magazines published by bahamians, the ministry of foreign affairs has announced. Rediscovering my country was published in 2015 social sciences editorial, havana and. During the visit of the then minister for sports mr. Reuterscourtesy of cubadebatealex castro pope benedict wants to see fidel castro on his trip to cuba next month but the meeting will depend on the health of the communist countrys. The event that takes place in this capital until february 19 offers much of the literary heritage of latin america at very affordable prices because some. The bbcs sarah rainsford reports on the havana book fair, one of the few. Travel by us citizens remains largely allowed and legal. Join the alasponsored tour of cuba on march 310, 2018. The first installment of a tetralogy of reedited novels by cuban writer leonardo padura under the title las cuatro estaciones the four seasons this sunday was added to the literary offers of the 29th havana international book fair. China steals the show at havana international book fair. The feria internacional del libro havana city guide. India is the first asian country to be accorded this rare honour.
Miami book fair 2012 fairgoers guide by miami book fair. The first installment of a tetralogy of reedited novels by cuban writer leonardo padura under the title las cuatro estaciones the four seasons this sunday was added to the literary offers of the 29th havana international book fair padura, winner of the 2012 national prize for literature and that of the princess of asturias in literature in 2015, is one of the most internationally acclaimed. National film board of canada titles to screen on cuban. Havana book fair values latin american historical novel. It attracts thousands of local and international book lovers. Association of college and research libraries 2017 havana book fair. Havana international book fair event go where when. Howard zinn, one of the bestknown leftwing intellectuals in the united states, is among the special guests in havanas 14th international book fair february 4, where more than 5 million books are expected to be put on sale almost one book for every two cubans.
And at the book fair, leonardo padura was awarded cubas 2012. Havana, feb rd 26th international book fair held in cuba weighs today the contributions of the latin american historical novel in the cultures and societies of this continent. India was theguest of honour country for the prestigious havana international book fair from 12. Former american library association ala president leslie burger 20062007, who serves as chair of alas international relations committee. The inaugural ceremony, chaired by cuban first vicepresident, miguel diazcanel, gathered authors and guests from 46 countries who will participate for the next 10 days in the most. Peopletopeople travel is the only way for americans to visit cuba and gives you an opportunity to discover cuba through its people and from a local perspective. There are festivals in 8 categories that take place in 29 cities of 22 countries. It was the first time for the bahamas in the international event. Many of the participating international publishers at the havana book fair. The novel is a testament to hellmanns gift for authentic historical detail as well as her talent for writing compulsively readable thrillers. Renowned photographer michael eastman pays haunting tribute to havanas faded glory. Of the mythical vindications of urban tribespublished in 2012 by pinos nuevos.
Cubas intl book fair presents books for the visually. In this book he explores the houses and streets of havana. The international book fair of havana fil 2017, the largest literary event in cuba, opened this february 9th with a record number of foreign participants, and a special representation from canada, guest of honor this year. In 2012, the havana book fair recognized the caribbean as the. At book fair in 2012 cubas leader fidel castro speaks during a meeting with intellectuals and writers at the international book fair in havana, cuba, feb. The havana international book fair features over 100 exhibitors, of which most are cuban and latin american publishers. The 2012 international book fair of havana was dedicated to cuban authors zoila lapique, 2002 national social sciences prize laureate, and ambrosio fornet, 2009 national literature prize laureate. The tour will include visits to unesco historical sites in havana, cienfuegos, and trinidad, along with interactions with cuban artists, musicians, and writers, and much more.
Havana book fair feeds cubas hunger for literature bbc news. Howard zinn, special guest at havana book fair cuba. Welcome to authentic cuba travel 2012 international book fair of havana cuba tour. The films will screen in a theatre on the site of the book. It is the most important general trade fair in cuba and the caribbean as well as one. Fidel castro meets intellectuals in 9hour meeting reuters. In his numerous works, internationally acclaimed photographer michael eastman often focuses on the facades and interiors of the worlds cities, such as paris, rome, and new orleans. The cuban book publisher arte y literatura launched musa desnuda by lasana m.