Tuesday 30.4.2024
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Like every year, the Book Fair in Buenos Aires opened its doors with different international and national stands. There, the province of Santa Fe was present with 63 publishers, 120 independent authors.
What do Santa Fe people write?
Although the topics are varied, the books that stand out the most are those on politics, poetry and novels of different genres. It is also possible to find comics, children’s, educational, scientific and history books, among others.
The works that stand out the most are poetry, politics and novels of different genres.
The wide variety is observed both in the authors as well as in the prices that, far from what is observable in other positions, are friendly to the consumer’s pocket with copies ranging from $3,900 to 27 thousand pesos. You can even find small illustrated poetry books for two thousand pesos.
For tastes, books
The variety of authors also allows us to attract a wide range of readers. “People have come from the country, but also from Paraguay and even Germany,” says María Laura Tubino, a member of the FERIAR team that helps, together with the Ministry of Culture, for writers from all over the province to come to the stand.
The response to Santa Fe literature has been positive since the beginning of the event. “We really like the stand, there is a lot of production and quality material,” adds Tubino.
The stand is located in the ocher pavilion, the first one seen from the entrance located in Plaza Italia. The striking poster and variety of books make it impossible to ignore the provincial presence.
Events
In addition to the books, two special events are planned. The first, on May 8 at 7 p.m., in the Sarmiento Room. There, Alberto Díaz will present his book “An Editor for Saer.” In it he tells from the first person of the editor how he interacted with one of the most important authors of Argentine literature of the 20th century: Juan José Saer. He tells us Díaz’s memoirs about his career as an editor, his beginnings, the countries and labels he worked for and, especially, his working relationship and friendship with Saer with an overview from his editorial point of view, not from literary criticism. , from the work of the great Santa Fe author.
On May 8 and 9, events related to Santa Fe will be held.
The second event will take place on May 9 for Santa Fe Day, although the date is subject to modification due to the general strike that is expected in Buenos Aires that day. If it takes place, it would begin at 5:30 p.m. with activities to be confirmed.
Diversity as a motto
FILBA opened its doors on April 25 with two key axes: diversity and Lisbon.
Among the stands of the provinces, publishers and bookstores we also find the yellow pavilion dedicated to Lisbon, the guest city. Here it is possible to attend talks, open dialogue tables, interviews and stands with Portuguese works.
Also, for the first time in its history, the Buenos Aires Book Fair will open a space specially designed to listen to, interview, meet and read indigenous writers, both national and Chilean, Peru, Paraguay and Canada. The activity was called “The Indigenous Word, Dialogues of Native Writers.”
On the other hand, spaces were created for writers of the LGBT community. Among them, the “Pride and Prejudice” stand designed for diverse authors, both Argentine and foreign, who throughout the day encourage you to get to know them with music, readings and shows.
FILBA can be visited until May 13, from Monday to Friday from 2 to 10 p.m., while on Saturdays and Sundays (and Wednesday, May 1, as it is a holiday for International Workers’ Day) the hours extend from 1 p.m. until 10pm.
In addition to books, it is also possible to buy food, from coffee to hamburgers, pizzas, soft drinks and more, as well as enjoy musical performances.
