THURSDAY 6th MAY 2004
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10.00 a.m.–11.00 a.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
OFFICIAL BOOKWORLD OPENING
Opening ceremony of BookWorld 2004 – 10th International Book Fair, attended by distinguished guests.
Interpreted
11.00
Stand No. S 201 (Central Hall)
CEREMONIAL OPENING OF THE COLLECTIVE EXPOSITION OF BOOKWORLD’S GUEST OF HONOUR – IRELAND, SCOTLAND, AND WALES
Organised by: Svět knihy, Ltd. and the Guest of Honour
11.00
Right Wing – Balcony
THE CELTIC LUGHNASADH ARTISTIC PROJECT IN BOHEMIA
Exhibition opening, featuring the Celtic band Dick O’Brass.
Organised by: Lugh Civic Association
11.30 p.m.
Stand No. S 108
CEREMONIAL OPENING OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION STAND
11.30 a.m.–12.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
PEMIC BOOK WHOLESALE – 2003 BEST-SELLING BOOKS AWARDS CEREMONY
Third annual PEMIC a.s. Book Wholesale best-selling books awards ceremony for the year 2003 in thefollowing categories: Children’s Fiction, Children’s Popular Science, Fiction, and Popular Science. The host of the ceremony will be Aleš Cibulka.
Organised by: KV PEMIC AS
12.00 noon
Stand No. L 806 (Left Wing)
VYŠEHRAD PUBLISHERS ANNUAL AWARDS
Traditional annual publishing awards ceremony on the 70th anniversary of the publishing house’s existence.
Organised by: Vyšehrad publishers
12.00–12.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
VIETNAM – THE LAND OF RICE AND MOUNTAINS
Author Viktor Koudelka presents a namesake account of his travels in contemporary Vietnam, the first in a project of the Czech-Vietnamese Society.
Organised by: Kontinenty – association for the co-operation with African, Asian, and Latin American countries
12.00–12.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
Active in Germany since 1988, Stiftung Lesen is a foundation that has developed a number of projects aimed at the support of reading, ranging from school campaigns to events in bookshops and research projects. In April, the foundation held its first international conference on the support of reading. For more information, see www.stiftung-lesen.de.
Organised by: Goethe-Institut Praha
Interpreted
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
AUTHOR – PUBLISHER – DILIA (AND BACK)
Meeting and debate with Jiří Srstka, director of the Theatre and Literature Agency (DILIA), on the rules governing property rights of authors and publishers.Organised by: VUT Brno / VUTIUM publishers and Brno Centre for European Studies
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Press Centre (Foyer)
EVERY DAY’S A READING DAY
This press conference will introduce a new book and a literary knowledge quiz, which will be held between May and June 2004 in the libraries of the Vysocina region, in September and October on Czech Radio – Region and in the Vysocina Daily, and its final will take place at the 14th Autumn Book Market in Havlíčkův Brod (on Saturday 16 October at 2 p.m.). Other accompanying programmes of the 14th Autumn Book Market will also be introduced.
Organised by: Autumn Book Market, Vysočina Regional Library, Czech Radio – Region, and Vysočina Daily
1.15 p.m.–1.45 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
CHINA KEITETSI – CHILD FIGHTER: FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE
The Uganda-born author will introduce her autobiographical book “Fighting for My Life” and talk about her life as a child soldier and her journey to freedom.
Organised by: MOTTO publishers
Interpreted
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 607 (Right Wing)
2003 BEST BUSINESS PARTNERS
Scientia publishers will announce its best business partners in 2003. An awards ceremony and cultural programme will follow.
Organised by: Scientia publishers
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
THE GOLDEN RIBBON 2003 AWARDS CEREMONY
For the first time, the 12th annual competition for authors of books for children and young people (writers, illustrators, translators, graphic designers, publishers) will culminate at BookWorld Prague. The aim of the Golden Ribbon competition is to promote quality children’s literature titles published in the given calendar year. Guests: Czech Sax Quartet. Excerpts from the winning books will be read by Zuzana Stivínová.
Organised by: Czech Section of the IBBY, Children’s Book Illustrators Club, and the Writers’ Guild
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
SURVIVAL CZECH
Modern Czech-language textbook for English speakers.
Organised by: LEDA publishers
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
A BOOK THAT’S ALMOST FINISHED…
Did the Irish and Scottish Christian missionaries really arrive at today’s Velehrad as early as the second half of the eighth century, or is this just one of history’s many mistakes? This and other questions are addressed by the soon-to-be-published book “Život Slovanů na Velké Moravě” (The Life of the Slavs in Great Moravia), and the almost-finished unique project of an archaeological open-air museum from the times of Great Moravia situated in Modrá near Velehrad. With guests Luděk Galuška, Miroslav Kovářík, and Lea Novotná.
Organised by: Moravian Provincial Museum
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
OF ALL THE STARS THE SUN
Children from the Prague Londýnská ulice primary school meet the “sunny” magazines Slniečko and Sluníčko. Results of the children’s literary and art competition will also be announced.
Organised by: Bratislava Literary Information Centre
2.30 p.m.–3.30 p.m.
Stand No. L 207 (Left Wing)
IVANKA DEVÁTÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the books “Jen jednou mladá” (Young Just This Once) and “Lázeňská kúra” (The Spa Cure).
MIROSLAV PLZÁK – BOOK SIGNING
The popular psychiatrist will introduce his books “Pozor, padání skal” (Danger of Falling Rocks) and “Kostky byly vrženy” (The Dice Are Cast).
Organised by: MOTTO publishers
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
PHOTOGRAPHY PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Awards ceremony for the tenth annual competition for the best photography publication of the year, followed by the opening of an exhibition in the Central Hall of the Industrial Palace. Diplomas will be presented to publishers of prize-winning titles.
Organised by: Fotografie – Magazín
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
SCOTTISH LITERATURE TODAY
Debate with Scottish authors Ron Butlin and Kirsty Gunn, and the Slovenian translator of Scottish fiction Andrej Skubic. Moderated by Gavin Wallace.
Organised by: LAF in co-operation with the British Council and the Guest of Honour
Interpreted
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
50 YEARS OF KARTOGRAFIE PRAHA
In 2004 the leading cartography publisher Kartografie Praha celebrates the 50th anniversary of its foundation. To mark the occasion we would like to invite you to a meeting of the company’s representatives with members of the press and professional public. The programme will include the launch of the new “Praha – atlas ortofoto map” (Prague – Orthophoto Maps Atlas).
Organised by: Kartografie Praha
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
HARRY POTTER AND THE MAGIC OF THE BOOK MARKET
Booksellers’ discussion on the current situation on the book market. Organised by: Association of Czech Booksellers and Publishers
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
MEET THE WRITER
Hungarian authors Endre Kukorelly, Gábor Nemeth, and András Pályi read from their work.
Organised by: LAF in co-operation with the Magyár Lettre Internationale literary magazine and Kalligram publishers Interpreted
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
THE ROMANY – THE MOST PERSECUTED EUROPEAN MINORITY
Author of the book “The Romany”, Norwegian writer and journalist Jahn Otto Johansen, will talk about his work with the translator Ladislav Řezníček.
Organised by: Biblioscandia publishers
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
PRAGUE THROUGH RUSSIAN EYES IN THE 19TH–21ST CENTURY
A namesake book from VSKCL publishers (Rudomino) will be introduced by the editor and editor-in-chief Nataliya Glazkova.
Organised by: All-Russian Library of Foreign-Language Literature / Interpreted
4.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
MÁCHA, POTTER, PSH: WHAT USE IS CZECH?
School, literature, rap – the language we speak, learn at school, and hear around us. Discussion with secondary school students on the changing forms and use of language.
Organised by: Agora Central Europe in co-operation with Lidové noviny daily and BookWorld
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FRIDAY 7th MAY 2004
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10.00 a.m.
Stand No. S 108 (Central Hall)
ALEXANDER KOSHKIN – BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: Russia’s Children’s Books Association and the Embassy of the Russian Federation
10.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
THE PROPHECY OF THE GEMS
Moderated debate with Kateřina Dejmalová, translator of the internationally best-selling book “The Prophecy of the Gems”, published in Czech by Albatros. Although the author of the book is only fourteen years old, she has managed to captivate readers all around the world.
Organised by: Albatros publishers
10.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
MODERN INDIAN SHORT STORY
A writers’ look at contemporary India. Lecture by Dagmar Marková, Indologist.
Organised by: Kontinenty – association for the co-operation with African, Asian, and Latin American countries
10.30 a.m.–11.20 a.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
FRAGMENT PUBLISHERS ANNUAL AWARDS
The Fragment 2003 Annual Awards Ceremony is dedicated to the press’s best authors and most successful publications. The prizes will be accepted by the winners of the individual categories in person. Moderated by Rey Koranteng.
Organised by: Fragment publishers
10.30 a.m.–11.50 a.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
MYSTERIES, KEYS, MATTERS OF INTEREST – WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MODERN CHEMISTRY
Written in a popular and comprehensible style, this brand-new book focuses on natural and other processes around us, and hopes to attract the readers to spontaneously enter the realm of science. It is one of the few publications that use easy-to-understand language to bridge the gap between the academic world and reading for enjoyment. Its authors are experts from the Prague University of Chemistry and Technology Ivona Malijevská, Anatol Malijevský, and Josef Novák. The launch will be followed by a popular-science programme.
Organised by: University of Chemistry and Technology
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. P 202 (Right Wing)
BRNO UNIVERSITY PUBLISHERS
Introducing new books.
Organised by: Brno Centre of European Studies
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. S 108 (Central Hall)
RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AT THE TURN OF AGES
Presentation of a photography book marking the 75th birthday of Alexei II, the Holy Patriarch of Moscow and all of Russia II, published by the Russian Orthodox Church Press.
Organised by: Russian Orthodox Church Press
11.00 a.m.–11.45 a.m.
Stand No. L 410 (Left Wing)
JIŘÍ ŽÁČEK – BOOK SIGNING
Meet poet and writer Jiří Žáček, author of the new books “Pohádkový kolotoc” (Story Carrousel) and “Pohádkový nezbedník” (Naughty Fairy-Tales) published by Albatros publishers. The event will include competitions and a book signing.
Organised by: Albatros publishers
11.00 a.m.–11.50 a.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
HOW IS A BOOK WRITTEN?
How do books get written? Where do ideas come from? And what happens when a writer has two languages to write in? The Czech author Iva Procházková and Gabriel Rosenstock from Ireland talk about the book they wrote together. Programme for schools. Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour
In English and Czech
11.00 a.m.–12.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
A MORNING WITH IRISH POETS
Readings by Pat Boran, Moya Cannon,John F. Deane, Peter Fallon, Justin Quinn, Gabriel Rosenstock a Gearóid Mac Lochlainn.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour
Interpreted
12.00 noon
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing))
XANTYPA & EMINENT
Ceremonial pilot event of Xantypa and Eminent publishers’ programme series – Magdalena Dietlová Xantypa editor-in-chief) and Jiří Kuchař (Eminent).
GERALD MESSADIÉ: XANTYPA – BOOK LAUNCH
Organised by: Xantypa, Eminent publishers and Garamond publishers
12.00–12.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
THE LIGHT OF ORTHODOXY IN TODAY’S WORLD
The programme will start an international seminar of publishers and journalists within the framework of the First Festival of Orthodox Media, marking the 60th anniversary of the “Moscow Patriarchy Magazine” periodical and 15 years of the “Church Newsletter”, published by the Russian Orthodox Church.
Organised by: Russian Orthodox Church Press and the Czech Orthodox Church
12.00–1.20 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
MEET THE AUTHORS
Slovenian writers Alenka Jensterle-Doležalová, Barbara Korun, Iztok Osojnik, Primož Repar, and Andrej Skubic read from their work.
Organised by: LAF in co-operation with the Centre for Slovenian Literature and Apokalipsa magazine and publishing house.
Interpreted
12.00–1.20 p.m.
Projection Hall / Cinema – Right Wing (Balcony)
SCOTTISH GAELIC POETRY TODAY
Screening of Sorley, a BBC documentary drama about the Scottish poets Sorley McLean 1911–1996), followed by a debate with poet Kevin McNeil who stars as Sorley.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour In Gaelic with English subtitles
Interpreted
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
VÁCLAV VOKOLEK DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Author Václav Vokolek discusses and signs the books “Jak odhalit tajemství geopatogenních zón” (The Mystery of Geopathogenic Zones) and “Esoterické Čechy, Morava a Slezsko II” (Esoteric Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia II)
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
APHORISMS, FEUILLETONS
The Writers’ Guild presents itself with a programme featuring the renowned writers Ludvík Vaculík, Ivan Binar, Alexandr Kliment, Jiří Žáček, Miroslav Huptych, and Jiří Just, who will read their short literary works. The winner of a students’ competition for the best epigram will also be announced.
Organised by: Writers’ Guild
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
CZECH-ENGLISH-GERMAN GUIDE TO GASTRONOMY AND THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS
Unconventional meeting with Mirko Křivánek, the author of a brand-new gastronomic dictionary.
Organised by: LEDA publishers
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Press Centre (Foyer)
LAUNCH OF A SPECIAL GAELIC ISSUE OF TRANSCRIPT, THE INTERNET REVIEW OF BOOKS AND WRITING
With poets Gearóid Mac Lochlainn, Gabriel Rosenstock, and editor Diarmuid Johnson.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour
Interpreted
1.30 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
DANIELA FISCHEROVÁ – DEBATE
Author and her guests (illustrator and graphic designer) will talk about the book “Duhové pohádky” (Rainbow Fairy Tales), which won a prize for best illustrations at the 13th Autumn Book Market in Havlíčkův Brod. The debate will feature Irena Šafránková, Ivan Špirk, and Ivana Pecháčková.
Organised by: Meander publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 101 (Left Wing)
JIŘÍ ŽÁČEK, MIROSLAV HUPTYCH BOOK SIGNING
The author signs the book “Nezabolí jazyk od dobrého slova” (A Good Word Won’t Hurt the Tongue).
Organised by: Euromedia Group – Knižní klub
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
JAROSLAVA URBANOVÁ DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author signs her books “Kytara, má láska” (My Love: The Guitar), “Spirála moudrosti” (The Spiral of Wisdom), and a book about clairvoyance.
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 606 (Left Wing)
MILAN DUŠEK – BOOK SIGNING
The author will be signing his most recent book “Nahá pravda” (The Naked Truth).
Organised by: Oftis
2.00 p.m.–2.40 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
THE ORIGIN OF THE CARMELITE INTERVIEWS
Books of interviews still count among the most popular genre. Their authors – Marcela Kašpárková, Miloš Doležal, and Jan Paulus – offer you a look behind the scenes.
Organised by: Karmelitánské nakladatelství
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
AGENT KROWIAK ON THE TRACK …
… of the most-talked-about Slovak and Czech authors! – stop – will he succeed in getting them to attend the presentation of the Czech translation of Roger Krowiak from Petrov publishers? – stop – Viliam Klimáček, Martin Kasarda, Igor Pištánek, Dušan Taragel, and Peter Uličný translated by Jan Antonín Pitínský, Petra Hůlová, Michal Viewegh, Miloš Urban, and Bohuslav Vaněk-Úvalský – stop – illustrations by Jozef Danglár – stop – music – stop.
Organised by: Literary Information Centre Bratislava
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
MAP OF THE YEAR 2003
Results of the national cartography publishers’ competition for the best map / atlas / digital map of 2003. This annual event is organised by the
Cartography Society of the Czech Republic. Guests:
Vít Voženílek and Miroslav Mikšovský.
Organised by: Cartography Society of the Czech Republic
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
NEW GENETIC FINDINGS CONCERNING THE CELTIC POPULATION IN CENTRAL EUROPE
Lecture by Dr Milan Macek, Sr. and Dr Milan Macek, Jr. from the Motol Hospital on the most recent genetic research centred on the population of the Czech lands, focusing on the occurrence of the typicalfeatures of the Celtic genome. Hosted by Josef Ryzec.
Organised by: Lugh Civic Association
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Press Centre (Foyer)
BARGAINING WITH THE DEVIL – AURELIU BUSUIOC AND THE CURRENT SITUATION IN MOLDAVIA
Debate for the press and the public. Translator Jiří Našinec will introduce a book by the Moldavian author Aureliu Busuioc, “Smlouvání s Ďáblem” (Bargaining with the Devil), and will inform the visitors about the problems that Moldavian culture and society currently face.
Organised by: Hejkal publishers
2.00 p.m.–3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 602 (Left Wing)
LUDVÍK KUNDERA – BOOK SIGNING
as well as other volumes of his collected works.
Organised by: Atlantis publishers
2.40 p.m.–3.20 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
GUSTATION OF CARMELITE COMMUNION WINE
Not only books but wine also contains the truth. You will have a chance to taste fine communion wines produced by the publishing house. An expert will comment on the wine on offer.
Organised by: Karmelitánské nakladatelství
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 404 (Left Wing)
JANA MORAVCOVÁ AND PAVEL TOUFAR BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: Moravská Bastei Moba
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
ZOŠA KINKOROVÁ DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Author Zoša Kinkorová will discuss and sign the books “Poselství věků” (The Message of the Ages), “Tajemství osudu” (The Mysteries of Destiny), “Tajemství štastného života” (The Secret of a Happy Life), and her books on astrology.
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 001 (Left Wing)
STAR-PACKED AFTERNOON OR
OLYMPIA’S FIVE DECADES OF SPORTS Moderated book signing of famous sportsmen and women from the past and the present.
Organised by: Olympia publishers
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Press Centre (Foyer)
BOOKWORLD 2005 – GUEST OF HONOUR: SLOVENIA
Press conference. Presentation of the BookWorld 2005 guest of honour programme.
Organised by: Svět knihy, Ltd.
Interpreted
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
CZECH RADIO’S FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS
Debate featuring Czech Radio – Radiožurnál’s foreign correspondents, who will talk about their work and introduce their books. With guests Pavla Jazariová, Robert Mikoláš, and Jan Šmíd.
Organised by: Czech Radio 1 – Radiožurnál
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
BRIAN KEENAN
The Irish author will read from An Evil Cradling, describing his four-year-long captivity in the hands of Islamic fundamentalists.
Organised by: Guest of Honour in co-operation with the British Council and Kalich publishers
Interpreted
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
IRISH SOCIETY AND LITERATURE TODAY
Debate with Michael Collins, Keith Ridgeway, Hugo Hamilton, and Eilís Ní Dhuibhne.
Moderated by Declan Kiberd.
Organised by: LAF in co-operation with the Embassy of the United States and the Guest of Honour
Interpreted
3.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 602 (Left Wing)
MARTIN HILSKÝ – BOOK SIGNING
Professor at the Prague Charles University’s Arts Faculty, translator, and editor of a bilingual Shakespearean series.
Organised by: Atlantis publishers
3.30 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from foyer)
STANISLAVA CHROBÁKOVÁ REPAR
Meet the Slovak writer and editor of the cultural magazine Romboid, Stanislava Chrobáková Repar.
Organised by: LAF In Slovak
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 606 (Left Wing)
JIŘÍ FRÝZEK – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his latest book of legends from the Orlické Mountains, “Babička vypravuje” (Granny’s Tales).
Organised by: Oftis
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 603 (Left Wing)
IVAN LANGER – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his book “Průvodce muže jiným stavem” (A Man’s Guide to Pregnancy).
Organised by: Ivo Železný publishers
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 404 (Left Wing)
ZDENĚK F. ŠEDIVÝ AND VLASTIMIL VONDRUŠKA – BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: Moravská Bastei Moba
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 904
MARKÉTA HEJKALOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author and translator will sign her new book, “Vždycky jedna noc” (It’s Always Just One Night). The book focuses on the story of a young Czech woman, Ilona, who marries a rich manager of a multinational company – only to find out that things are not quite what they seem to be.
Organised by: Hejkal publishers
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 507 (Left Wing)
KAROL EFRAIM SIDON AND KAREL HVÍŽĎALA BOOK SIGNING
This signing marks the publication of the third and final book in the series of interviews between the journalist Karel Hvížďala and the Prague rabbi Karol E. Sidon, “Sedm slov. Rozhovory s Karlem Hvížďalou” (Seven Words: Interviews with Karel Hvížďala); the previous volume “Červená kráva. Rozhovory s Karlem Hvížďalou” (The Red Cow: Interviews with Karel Hvížďala); and K. Hvížďala’s books “Rozhovory na přelomu tisíciletí” (Interviews at the Turn of the Millennium) and “Moc a nemoc médií. Rozhovory, eseje a články 2000–2003” (Powerful Media: Interviews, Essays, and Articles 2000–2003).
Organised by: Dokořán publishers and Jaroslava Jiskrová Máj
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 811 (Left Wing)
MÖASSY, DOG
Presentation of a namesake book by J. A. Livraga, subtitled “The story of a dog who became a man”. The book has already been published in many languages, and now also appears in Czech.
Organised by: Nová Akropolis Cultural Association
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 001 (Left Wing)
STAR-PACKED AFTERNOON OR OLYMPIA’S FIVE DECADES OF SPORTS
Moderated book signing of famous sportsmen and women from the past and the present.
Organised by: Olympia publishers
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
ZDENĚK MAHLER DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will discuss and sign the books “Spirituál bílého muže” (White Man’s Spiritual), “Bůh a lokomotiva” (God and the Tank Engine), “Neohlížej se – jde za námi kůň” (Don’t Turn Around – There’s a Horse Following Us), “Sbohem, můj krásný plameni” (Goodbye, My Beautiful Flame), “Katedrála” (The Cathedral), and “Ano, Masaryk …” (Yes, Masaryk …).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
PREMIA BOHEMICA – AWARDS CEREMONY
For the 11th year in a row, the Writers’ Guild, in co-operation with the Czech Literary Fund Endowment, will present the “Premia Bohemica”. The award is given to foreign Bohemicists who help promote Czech literature and culture throughout the world. This year’s winner is Reiner Kunze, renowned translator of Czech poetry, prose, and drama into German. Kunze is also a remarkable writer whose works have been widely recognised and won numerous prizes. The laudation will be read by Jiří Opelík, with guests Hana Kofránková, Ondřej Škoch, and Štěpán Škoch.
Organised by: Writers’ Guild
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD INTERVIEWS
Acclaimed Polish journalist Jacek Żakowski is known, among other things, for his interviews with leading figures of world politics and social sciences. His latest book, “Obavy a naděje” (Fears and Hopes), which will by launched at the book fair by Mladá fronta publishers with the author in attendance, seeks answers to such questions as “What will the world looklike in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in New York?” and “How do we solve global unemployment, consumerism, and the aging of the population?”.Żakowski will not only acquaint us with the opinions ofsuch notables as Alvin Toffler, Samuel P. Huntington, Francis Fukuyama, and Stanisław Lem, but also with his own views on the above topics. Guests: Jacek Żakowski, Dušan Provazník, and Tomáš Vystrčil.
Organised by: Mladá fronta in co-operation with the Polish Institute
Interpreted
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
MEET THE WRITERS
Eilís Ní Dhuibhne (Ireland), Louise Welsh Scotland), and Francesca Rhydderch (Wales) read from new short story anthologies published in Czech.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour in co-operation with the British Council and One Woman Press and Fraktály publishers
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
THE 8 × 4 COMPETITION
Žaket cartography publishers have teamed up with Radio Impuls to officially launch their “8 × 4” competition, offering culture and exercise to all those who wish to visit both the better- and the lesser-known places in Prague and Central Bohemia during spring and summer, and win some attractive prizes at the same time. A map of the competition and more details will be available from the stand of Žaket cartography publishers No. P 407.
Organised by: Žaket publishers in co-operation with Radio Impuls
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Press Centre (Foyer)
ALFRÉD RADOK’S AND JAN GROSSMAN’S THEATRE WARDROBE
Presentation of Jaroslav Krejčí’s namesake book.
Organised by: Theatre Institute
4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 207 (Left Wing)
HALINA PAWLOWSKÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign her books “Banánové chybičky” (Going Bananas) and “Banánové rybičky” (Banana Fish).
Organised by: MOTTO publishers
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. S 201 (Central Hall)
LOUISE WELSH A FRANCESCA RHYDDERCH – BOOK SIGNING
The writers will sign new short story anthologies.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour in co-operation with the British Council
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
PAVLÍNA BRZÁKOVÁ DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign her books “Goromomo”, “ Jamtana”, and “Dědeček Oge – Učení sibiřského šamana” (Grandpa Oge: The Teaching of the Siberian Shaman).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 001 (Left Wing)
STAR-PACKED AFTERNOON OR OLYMPIA’S FIVE DECADES OF SPORTS
Moderated book signing of famous sportsmen and women from the past and the present.
Organised by: Olympia publishers
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 205 (Left Wing)
JACEK ŻAKOWSKI – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his book “Obavy a naděje” (Fears and Hopes).
Organised by: Mladá fronta publishers
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 601 (Right Wing)
KAROLINUM PUBLISHERS’ BOOK PRESENTATION
Jan Kuklík – Jan Němeček “Proti Benešovi!” (Against Beneš!); Karel Kaplan “Československo v poválečné Evropě” (Czechoslovakia in Post-war Europe); Jan Bouzek, “Etruskové – jiní než všechny národy” (The Etruscans – Different from All the Rest); “Česká společnost za velkých válek 20. století” (Czech Society During the 20th Century’s Major Wars) (editors Jan Gebhart, Ivan Šedivý); and “K novověkým sociálním dějinám” (On the Social History of the Modern Ages) editors Jana Čechurová, Jiří Štaif).
Organised by: Karolinum publishers
5.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
MIROSLAV IVANOV AWARDS CEREMONY
Prizes will be presented to non-fiction authors in the fourth annual renowned literary competition. Guests: Jan Cimický, Jan Halada, Karel Richter, Antonín Jelínek, and Roman Cílek.
Organised by: Non-Fiction Literature Authors’ Club
5.00 p.m.–5.25 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
MIROSLAV NÁPLAVA – PLAVBY SEBEVRAHŮ (SUICIDAL SAILINGS)
Presentation of a book (with commentary by M. Zikmund and epilogue by M. Stingl) focusing on the life of Eduard Ingriš, a forgotten and rediscovered Czech artist and adventurer. The author of the book’s introduction, Petr Horký, will be present as a guest.
Organised by: JOTA Publishers
5.30 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
JAN CÉZAR – KRÁLOŽROUTKY (THE KING EATERS)
Presentation of a new, intimate, romantic, sexy novel, revealing something from the world of today’s celebrities. The backdrops to its plot include the corridors of the Czech Parliament and TV NOVA’s newsroom.
Organised by: JOTA Publishers
5.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
IRISH POETRY TODAY
Debate with Irish poets John F. Deane, Peter Fallon, Pat Boran, Gabriel Rosenstock, and Justin Quinn. Moderated by Sinéad Mac Aodha.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour
5.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
TODAY’S CELTS – WHO ARE THEY?
Debate with Emyr Humphreys (Wales), Eilís Ní Dhuibhne (Ireland), and Neal Ascherson (Scotland). Moderated by Ned Thomas (Wales).
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour
Interpreted
6.00 p.m.
Stand No. S 201 (Central Hall)
EILÍS NÍ DHUIBHNE – BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour in co-operation with the British Council
6.00 p.m.–6.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
VIKTOR FISCHL’S FINGERINGS
An evening in honour of Viktor Fischl. Excerpts from his new book “Prstoklady” (The Fingerings) will be read by actor Bořivoj Navrátil. The event will also feature author’s recollections recorded by Czech Radio. The programme and debate with the writer will be hosted by Dana Emingerová.
Organised by: H & H publishers in co-operationwith Czech Radio 3 – Vltava.
6.00 p.m.–6.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
THE LEGEND CALLED YPSILON
Introducing this new book, which represents a summary of the history and the present of what has developed into a cult theatre, with special emphasis on the work of Studio Ypsilon within the past 10 years.
Guests: Ypsilon Theatre members.
Organised by: Formát publishers
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10.00 a.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
JAN KAČER – DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Author Jan Kačer will discuss and sign the book “Jedu k mámě” (A Visit to Mum).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
10.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
SHORT STORIES BY HRABAL
Presentation of a new CD “Hrabalovy povídky” (Short Stories by Hrabal), published in co-operation with the Paraple Centre.
Guests Zdeněk Svěrák, Markéta Jahodová (director), and others.
Organised by: Czech Radio 3 – Vltava
10.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
Lecture Theatre – Right Wing
LONGING FOR THE ABSOLUTE – THE HOLY MEN OF INDIA
Presentation of a namesake book with its author Viliam Poltikovič.
Organised by: Kontinenty – association for the co-operation with African, Asian, and Latin American countries
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 1009 (Left Wing)
ERAZIM KOHÁK – BOOK SIGNING
Author Erazim Kohák will sign the book “Hesla mladých sviš
ů” (Scouts’ Honour).
Organised by: Kalich publishers
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 606 (Left Wing)
TATJANA KEJVALOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Marking the publication of her new book “Směju se a (ne)pláču” (Laughing and /Not/ Crying).
Organised by: Oftis
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
PAVEL VÁŇA – DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Author Pavel Váňa will discuss and sign the books “Rady bylinkáře Pavla” (Ask the Herb Expert), “Průvodce bylinkáře Pavla celým rokem” (Herbs Throughout the Year), “S bylinkářemPavlem v kuchyni” (Herbs in Cooking).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 406 (Left Wing)
MILOŠ URBAN – BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: Argo publishers
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 205 (Left Wing)
NATÁLIE KOCÁBOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign her book “Schola alternativa”.
TOMÁŠ VYSTRČIL – BOOK SIGNING
Author Tomáš Vystrčil will sign his book “Litanie” (Litany).
ROBERT KUBÁNEK – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his book „Bezcestí“ (Roadless).
Organised by: Mladá fronta publishers
11.00 a.m.–11.50 a.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
JULI ZEH: EAGLES AND ANGELS
The young German author will be introducing her controversial debut novel, which has already been translated into 15 languages: one generation’s perspective of the state of the world after the fall of ideologies, world in which “mad love” faces the cynical combination of politics, profit, and organised crime. The novel has won three literary prizes, including the German Book Award for the year’s best debut.
Organised by: Euromedia Group – Odeon in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut in Prague
Interpreted
11.00 a.m.–11.50 a.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
DICTIONARY OF THE YEAR 2004 – AWARDS CEREMONY
Awards ceremony of the 11th annual competition organised by the Union of Interpreters and Translators (JTP). The main Dictionary of the Year 2004 prize will be presented, along with prizes for the best translation dictionary, one-language dictionary, electronic dictionary, and more. JTP publications will be available for free. Guests: Amalaine Diabová, Jirí Vedral, Petr Matoušek, Petr Kautský, Alena Šourková. Organised by: JTP – Union of Interpreters and Translators
11.00 a.m.–12.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 410 (Left Wing)
HARRY POTTER IS BACK IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Moderated debate with the brother translators Pavel and Vladimír Medek and Pavel Zedníček, followed by a book signing. The very first presentation of the Medek brothers in public will feature much interesting information on the translating of the phenomenal Harry Potter books, the fifth volume of which debuted on 29 February this year. Actor Pavel Zedníček will introduce his audio rendition of the second volume, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”.
Organised by: Albatros publishers
11.00 a.m.–12.00 noon
Stand No. L 207 (Left Wing)
IVA HERCÍKOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign her books “Pět holek na krku. Trest” (Five Girls to Contend With: The Punishment), “Pět holek na krku po třiceti letech” (Five Girls to Contend With Thirty Years Later).
BARBARA NESVADBOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Popular author will be signing her books “Život na nečisto” (Life in Rough), “Bestiář” (The Bestiary), “Řízkaři” (Steakers).
Organised by: MOTTO publishers
12.00 noon
Stand No. L 101 (Left Wing)
JULI ZEH – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the book “Eagles and Angels”.
Organised by: Euromedia Group – Odeon
12.00 noon
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
VLADIMÍR RENČÍN DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Author Vladimír Renčín will discuss and sign the books “In vino veritas”, “Kniha lesů vod a strání” (Forests, Waters and Hills Book), “Mezi námi rybáři” (Between Us Fishermen), “Dobrá zpráva, špatná zpráva” (Good News, Bad News), “Jak posnídat lelky” (Ideal, Idler, Idlest).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
12.00 noon
Stand No. S 108 (Central Hall)
SERGEI MIHALKOV – DEBATE
Meet a classic figure of children’s literature and the President of the Children’s Books Council of Russia.
Organised by: Children’s Books Council of Russia in co-operation with the Russian Federation’s Embassy in the Czech Republic
12.00–12.20 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
DONA PUBLISHERS PRESENT
The publishers will debut a new book by Robert Ruark, “Safari”. The event will also feature a debate with actress Stella Zázvorková, who has been a very keen reader of the book.
Organised by: DONA publishers
12.00–12.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
PRIVATE LIVES
The Private Lives book series focuses on the actors Marvan, Hrušínský, and Werich. The testimonies of their friends help shed some light on the complicated nature of their personal relationships, which have fora long time been a taboo topic.
Guests: Svatopluk Štefl (publisher), Lucie Bártová and Kateřina Nowa (authors of J. Marvan), Miroslava Besserová (author of R. Hrušínský), and František Cinger (author of J. Werich).
Organised by: Formát publishers
12.00–12.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
NEW AND NOT TO BE MISSED IN BRATISLAVA
Authors will introduce brand-new books from the Slovak literary scene. Fans of the life and work of Jaroslav Hašek will not be disappointed; “Reader of Modern Slovak Literature for Secondary Schools” is not only for students; and sci-fi literature enthusiasts should not miss a meeting in theLiterary Café.Many surprises in store …
Organised by: Literary Information Centre Bratislava
12.00–12.50 p.m.
Lecture Theatre – Right Wing
What do crime novels reveal about society?
Authors Louise Welsh, Keith Ridgeway, and Michael Collins discuss and read from their novels set in Glasgow, Dublin, and the American Midwest. Moderated by Gavin Wallace.
Organised by: LAF and Guest of Honour in co-operation with the Embassy of the United States in the Czech Republic, and the British Council
Interpreted
12.30 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
SF, FANTASY & HORROR ACADEMY – AWARDS CEREMONY
The academy’s traditional prize-giving ceremony for the best achievements in original and translated SF, fantasy, and horror in the seven main and thirteen complementary categories. In order to achieve the event’s key objective, i.e. drawing attention to the most deserving works published within the genre, the jury includes almost one hundred top Czech experts. Guests: Pavel Weigel, Richard Podaný, Filip Gotfrid, Zdeněk Rampas, and František Novotný. Hosted by Roman Lipčík.
Organised by: SF, Fantasy & Horror Academy
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 101 (Left Wing)
JAROMÍR SKŘIVÁNEK – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the book “Ve stínu Buddhova stromu” (Shadow of the Buddha’s Tree).
Organised by: Euromedia Group – Knižní klub
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
RICHARD TESAŘÍK, ZUZANA PŠENICOVÁ DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The authors will discuss and sign the autobiographical book “Bylo nás dva” (Counting to Two).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 406 (Left Wing)
RUTH BONDY – BOOK SIGNING
Author Ruth Bondy will sign her book “Víc štestí než rozumu” (Lucky, I Guess).
Organised by: Argo publishers
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 606 (Left Wing)
ANNA BROŽOVÁ (STANISLAVA ZOCHROVÁ),
BOOK SIGNING
This signing marks the publication of Anna Brožová’s new collection of poetry “O sobě” (About Me).
Organised by: Oftis
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 202 (Left Wing)
MICHAL CIHLÁŘ – BOOK SIGNING
The illustrator will sign his new book for children, “Kvik pluje na jih” (Quack Sails South).
Organised by: Labyrint publishers
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 309 (Right Wing)
STELLA ZÁZVORKOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: DONA publishers
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony
DRAW A LEPRECHAUN
Results of the children’s art competition will be announced, focusing on the magical world of the leprechauns. Pictures based on the radio broadcasts of readings from Bairbre McCarthy’s book “Příběhy skřítků leprikónů” (Irish Leprechaun Stories) were drawn by Czech Radio listeners.
Organised by: Czech Radio 2 – Praha in co-operation with Svět knihy, Ltd.
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
THE LITERARY ACADEMY INTRODUCES ITS PEDAGOGUES, AND STUDENTS
Guests: Michal Viewegh, Alexandra Berková, Helena Kosková, and others.
Organised by: Literary Academy (Josef Škvorecký Private University)
1.00 p.m.–1.50 p.m.
Lecture Theatre – Right Wing
DEBATE WITH WOMEN WRITERS FROM IRELAND, SCOTLAND, AND WALES
Francesca Rhydderch, Eilís Ní Dhuibhne, Kirsty Gunn, and Louise Welsh. Moderated by Damian Walford Davies.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour in co-operation with the British Council, and One Woman Press and Fraktály publishers
Interpreted
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 406 (Left Wing)
EMIL HAKL – BOOK SIGNING
Author Emil Hakl will sign his new title “O létajících objektech” (About Flying Objects).
Organised by: Argo publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 1009 (Left Wing)
BRIAN KEENAN – BOOK SIGNING
Author Brian Keenan will sign his book “Kolébka zla” (An Evil Cradling).
Organised by: Kalich publishers in co-operation with the British Council
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 202 (Left Wing)
LENKA REINEROVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign her new book “Vůně mandlí” (The Scent of Almonds).
Organised by: Labyrint publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 001
EXERCISING AND TRAVELLING WITH OLYMPIA
Introducing new books from the sports and travel series with authors in attendance. Exercise demonstrations. Counselling.
Organised by: Olympia publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. S 201 (Central Hall)
FRANCESCA RHYDDERCH, EILÍS NÍ DHUIBHNE, KIRSTY GUNN A LOUISE WELSH - BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour in co-operation with the British Council, One Woman Press and Fraktály publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 601 (Right Wing)
PETR PIŤHA AND JIŘÍ ANDERLE – BOOK SIGNING
Book signing of Professor Petr Piha, author of thebook “Pamě
a naděje” (Hope and Memory), and painter Jiří Anderle, author of the book’s illustrations.
Organised by: Karolinum publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
MARTIN FENDRYCH DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Author Martin Fendrych will discuss and sign the books “Jako pták na drátě” (Like a Bird on a Wire), “Samcologie” (Malelogy).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 702
EVA PILAROVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign her new book “Potkala jsem léčitele II” (How I Met a Healer II).
Organised by: nakladatelství Formát
2.00 p.m.–2.25 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
DAGMAR KLUDSKÁ – DEBATE
Author Dagmar Kludská will discuss her new book “Štěstí přeje připraveným” (Luck Is on the Side of the Prepared).
Organised by: Brána publishers
2.00 p.m.–2.30 p.m.
Projection Hall / Cinema – Right Wing / Balcony
EGDAR DUTKA – AUTHOR’S READING
Edgar Dutka will read from his book “U útulku 5” (5 Children’s Home Street), shortlisted for this year’s Litera Magnesia award for fiction.
Organised by: Prostor publishers
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Stand No. L 801 (Left Wing)
A CZECH WITCH – BOOK LAUNCH, BOOK SIGNING
Introducing a new book from the Czech author Jenny Nowak. The book features useful advice and suggestions on how to stay healthy, happy, and content all your life.
Organised by: Columbus publishers
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
RADIM UZEL: PORNOGRAPHY OR PROVOCATIVE NUDITY
In his new book, popular sexologist Dr Radim Uzel attempts to define the boundary between pornography and eroticism, and to confront the standards of morals and decency. This debate is hosted by Petra Černocká.
Organised by: Euromedia Group – Ikar
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
A KILO OF APPLES FOR THE KING
Theatre performance for children, featuring members of the Buchty a loutky Theatre. A book signing by the book’s author Ivan Binar and illustrator Eva Sýkorová-Pekárková will follow the show.
Organised by: Mladá fronta publishers
2.00 p.m.–2.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
PUBLISHING POETRY IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND
Debate with publishers and poetry magazine editors John F. Deane (Dedalus Press), Peter Fallon (Gallery Press), Robert Minhinnick (Poetry Wales), Justin Quinn (Metre), and Tony Ward (Arc Publications). Moderated by Robyn Marsack.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour
Interpreted
2.00 p.m.–3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 410 (Left Wing)
FAIRY-TALE ALPHABET FROM ALBATROS PUBLISHERS – LAUNCH AND BOOK SIGNING
Launch of a new book featuring all the fairy-tale characters that have appeared in Albatros books throughout its history, from the Reed Boy and Feek the Maxi Dog, to Ferda the Ant, Cipisek, and Max & Sally. Illustrators Adolf Born, Zdeněk Smetana, JiříŠalamoun are special guests. Surprise guests will include some of the actors who have lent their voicesto the popular characters, many of which have also appeared in TV cartoons.
Organised by: Albatros publishers
2.00 p.m.–3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 602 (Left Wing)
PAVEL ŠVANDA – BOOK SIGNING
This signing marks the publication of Pavel Švanda’s new collection of poems “Cestou z Kainova pohřbu” (On the Way from Cain’s Funeral).
Organised by: Atlantis publishers
2.00 p.m.–3.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 202 (Right Wing)
HISTORY AND THEATRE: TWO CENTURIES OF CZECH PUPPETRY
This study on the history of the Czech puppet theatre as it evolved through ages will be presented by its author Alice Dubská. Featuring student puppet sketches.
Organised by: Academy of Performing Arts Press and Theatre Department
2.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 207 (Left Wing)
TRADITIONAL WITCHES’ SATURDAY
Marcela Košanová “The Witches’ Alphabet” – author will read palms and cards; Helena Vrábková “Be Your Own Fortune-Teller” – author will read tarok cards; Dana Slivinská – healer’s advice.
Organised by: MOTTO publishers
2.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 308 (Left Wing)
STANISLAVA LEKEŠOVÁ, MARIE RETKOVÁ, HANA ŠVEJNOHOVÁ, MARIE TOMSOVÁ, AND MILENA VOSTŘÁKOVÁ BOOK SIGNING
Popular TV announcers and hosts will be signing the 10th volume of the “Ladies’ Club Recipes” calendar.
Organised by: Helma, s.r.o. publishers
2.30 p.m.
Business Centre – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
DAGMAR KLUDSKÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will be signing her new book “Štěstí přeje připraveným” (Luck Is on the Side of the Prepared).
Organised by: Brána publishers
2.30 p.m.–3.00 p.m.
Projection Hall / Cinema – Right Wing / Balcony
IRENA OBERMANOVÁ – AUTHOR’S READING
Author of the popular “Deník šílené manželky” (Mad Wife’s Diary) will read excerpts from her new book “Ženský to taky chtěj” (Women Want It Too), to bepublished this autumn.
Organised by: Eroika publishers
3.30 p.m.–3.20 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
THE ANCIENT CELTIC HISTORY OF THE CZECH LANDS
Lecture and debate for all those interested in Czech Republic’s Celtic history, with writer and historian Anna Bauerová and writer and climatologist Jiří Svoboda. Hosted by Josef Ryzec, chairman of the Lugh association.
Organised by: Lugh Civic Association
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 101 (Left Wing)
RADIM UZEL – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the book “Pornografie aneb provokující nahota” (Pornography or Provocative Nudity).
PETRA ČERNOCKÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Author Petra Černocká will sign the book “Co mě maminky (ne)naučily” (The Things My Mothers Taught Me /Not/).
Organised by: Euromedia Group – Ikar
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 406 (Left Wing)
TEREZA BRDEČKOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign her new book “Učitel dějepisu” (The History Teacher).
Organised by: Argo publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 001
EXERCISING AND TRAVELLING WITH OLYMPIA
Introducing new books from the sports and travel series with authors in attendance. Exercise demonstrations. Counselling.
Organised by: Olympia publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 202 (Left Wing)
JAROSLAV RUDIŠ AND JAROMÍR 99 BOOK SIGNING
Authors will sign the new volume of their comic book “Alois Nebel – HLAVNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ” (Alois Nebel – THE MAIN TRAIN STATION).
Organised by: Labyrint publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 1009 (Left Wing)
JIŘÍ A ZDENKA TICHOTOVI AND MILOŠ REJCHRT BOOK SIGNING
ke knize „Na Točné“.
The authors will sign the book “Na Točné”.
Organised by: Kalich publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 601 (Right Wing)
KAREL ŠIKTANC – BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: Karolinum publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 507 (Left Wing)
MILOŠ HOZNAUER: JOURNEY TO THE DEPTHS OF A TEACHER’S SOUL – BOOK SIGNING
Miloš Hoznauer is considered by many to be a living legend among the Prague teachers of Czech. His book features a wide selection of school stories, including his own embarrassing experiences and pedagogical misdemeanours; at the same time it offers a humorous account of education that has been tried so severely in the Czech lands in the past fifty years.
Organised by: Dokořán publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
BENJAMIN KURAS DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the books “Češi na vlásku” (Czechs on a String), “Nebýt Golema” (If It Weren’t for the Golem), “Anglie je na houby” (Eat Your Mushrooms, England!), “Sekl se Orwell o dvacet let” (Was Orwell Off by Twenty Years?), “Tao sexu” (The Tao of Sex).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 606 (Left Wing)
JAN TOMŠÍČEK – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his brand-new book “K Viktoriiným vodopádům na kole” (Cycling to Victoria Falls).
Organised by: Oftis
3.00 p.m.–3.30 p.m.
Projection Hall / Cinema – Right Wing / Balcony
THE LABYRINTH OF THE REVOLUTION – DISCUSSION
Prostor publishers and Jiří Suk, author of a book shortlisted for this year’s Magnesia Litera for popular-science literature, will discuss the book “Labyrintem revoluce” (The Labyrinth of the Revolution).
Organised by: Prostor publishers
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
BOOK COCKTAIL PARTY
• “It sucked. But we still had our laughs.
Klement Gottwald: Collected Works XVI, well,
anyway, give us a smile, crocodile.” Václav Vlk.
• Miloš Smetana: Jan Tříska – TV dramaturg,
scriptwriter, and author of several books will
introduce his new title, published by XYZ press and
called “Jan Tříska”, offering a detailed account of
the charismatic actor’s life. The author will also talk
about his meeting with the actor.
• “I don’t write memoirs, because I’m not old
enough for that. I write about people and things
around me, I’m a collector of experiences …”
Pavel Soukup and his wife Isabela, whose fault it all
is. Presentation of Pavel Soukup’s second book
“Nejsem dřevo, jsem romantický děvkař” (I’m Not
a Simpleton, I’m a Romantic Womaniser).
• Josef Formánek “Prsatý muž” (Man with Tits) –
author of one of the best-selling Czech books will talk
and read to the enchanting musical accompaniment
of the banjo player Dalibor Nesnídal, the book’s
illustrator.
The Reweer rock band will perform throughout the
programme.
Organised by: Ivo Železný publishers
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
THE CD DICTIONARY REVOLUTION CONTINUES
Acquaint yourself with the many new products fromthe LEDA publishers’ electronic series.
Organised by: LEDA publishers
3.00 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
WELSH LITERATURE TODAY
Debate with Emyr Humphreys, Tristan Hughes, Ned Thomas, and Vlaďka Šatavová. Moderated by Francesca Rhydderch.
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour
3.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 602 (Left Wing)
LUDVÍK VACULÍK – BOOK SIGNING
The signing marks a new publication of Vaculík’s novel “Morčata” (The Guinea Pigs) as part of his collected works, published by Atlantis.
Organised by: Atlantis publishers
3.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 202 (Right Wing)
MUSIC AND PHYSICS. CAN WE MEASURE MUSIC?
The answer is explored in Václav Syrový’s book “Hudební akustika” (The Acoustics of Music), which will be introduced by the author, along with a demonstration of how the sounds of musical instruments can be measured.
Organised by: Academy of Performing Arts Press and Music Department
3.20 p.m.
Stand No. L 603 (Left Wing)
JIŘÍ SVOBODA – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his unique new book “Amerika. Záhada dvou tisíciletí. Nové objevy.” (America. The Mystery of Two Millennia. New Discoveries).
Organised by: Ivo Železný publishers
3.30 p.m.
Stand No. L 205 (Left Wing)
ANNA BAUEROVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Author Anna Bauerová will sign the book “Zlatý věk Keltů v Čechách” (The Golden Age of the Celts in Bohemia).
Organised by: Mladá fronta publishers
3.30 p.m.–3.50 p.m.
Projection Hall / Cinema – Right Wing / Balcony
EVA MICHOROVÁ – AUTHOR’S READING
The author of the successful book “Všechno v pořádku, slečno Karpíšková?” (Everything All Right, Miss?), will read from her soon-to-be-published book “Učitelé, kouzelníci a zloději” (Teachers, Magicians and Thieves).
Organised by: Eroika publishers
3.30 p.m.–4.20 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
EMIL HAKL
The author will read from his new book “O létajících objektech” (On Flying Objects).
Organised by: Argo publishers
3.45 p.m.
Stand No. L 603 (Left Wing)
PAVEL SOUKUP A VÁCLAV VLK BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: Ivo Železný publishers
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 1009 (Left Wing)
SVATOPLUK KARÁSEK – BOOK SIGNING
Author Svatopluk Karásek will sign his book “Víno tvé výborné” (Your Exquisite Wine).
Organised by: Kalich publishers
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
IVAN KLÍMA – DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will discuss and sign the books “Má veselá jitra” (My Merry Mornings), “Milenci na jednu noc” (Lovers for One Night), “Loď jménem Naděje” (A Ship Called Hope), “Láska a smetí” (Love and Garbage), “Čekání na tmu, čekání na světlo” (Waiting for the Darkness, Waiting for the Light), “Poslední stupeň důvěrnosti” (The Last Degree of Confidentiality), and “Premiér a anděl” (The PrimeMinister and the Angel).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 601 (Right Wing)
FRANTIŠEK KOUKOLÍK – BOOK SIGNING
Dr. František Koukolík will sign his book “Já (o vztahu mozku, vědomí a sebeuvědomování)” (I /On the Relationship between the Brain, Consciousness, and Self-Consciousness/).
Organised by: Karolinum publishers
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
WORST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Unfortunately, some Czech publishers still supply the market with foreign-language belles lettres in Czech translations, which have very little in common with anything belles indeed. The Literary Translators’ Guild again responds by awarding the Worst Achievement Prizes for last year’s poorest translations in the fields of fiction and non-fiction. For many years now, these “antiawards” have attracted considerable attention from both the public and the media.
Organised by: Literary Translators’ Guild
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
IDEAS AND OPINIONS OF EDVARD BENEŠ
Literary programme to mark the 120th anniversary of Beneš’s birth, including a presentation of new publications. Presented by Emerich Drtina and Věra Olivová.
Organised by: Naše vojsko publishers and the Edvard Beneš Society
4.00 p.m.–4.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
VIKTOR FISCHL
Reading from V. Fischl’s new book “Apokryfy, Figarova zlatá svatba” (The Apocrypha, The Golden Marriage of Figaro); debate with Viktor Fischl about literature and his most recent works, which have not yet been published in Czech; followed by a book signing of the new book and the book “Prstoklady” (Fingerings), published by H+H publishers.
Organised by: Garamond publishers
4.00 p.m.–5.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 202 (Right Wing)
FILM & LITERATURE – CATS AT ATALANTA
Author Jiří Cieslar will sign a book of essays on remarkable works from world and Czech cinematography and photography.
Organised by: Academy of Performing Arts Press and Film and Television Department
4.30 p.m.
Stand No. L 308 (Left Wing)
JOSEF FORMÁNEK – BOOK SIGNING
Author will sign her children’s calendars full of merry pictures.
PETR MESSANY – BOOK SIGNING
Author will sign his “Astrologický kalendář” Astrological Calendar).
Organised by: Helma, s. r. o. publishers
4.30 p.m.
Stand No. L 603 (Left Wing)
JOSEF FORMÁNEK – BOOK SIGNING
Organised by: Ivo Železný publishers
4.30 p.m.–5.20 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
LADIES’ GET-TOGETHER
Books are mainly read by women, but mostly written by men. Thankfully there are still enough inspiring women authors who help balance this disproportion. Here is a chance to meet some and talk to them. What have the famous dissident Dana Němcová, founder of the hospice movement Marie Svatošová, Markéta Hejná, and Hana Borkovcová got to say on the topic of “women’s literature”?
Organised by: Karmelitánské nakladatelství
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 1009 (Left Wing)
MILAN BALABÁN – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the book “Kvete-li vinný kmen” (When the Wine Stem Blossoms).
Organised by: Kalich publishers
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
PETR PROCHÁZKA DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Author Petr Procházka will sign the book “Indiánská kniha mrtvých” (The Indian Book of the Dead) and engage in a debate about Indian cultures.
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
5.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 601 (Right Wing)
EMIL CALDA, JAROSLAV HORÁLEK, FRANTIŠEK POSPÍŠIL – POETS’ BOOK SIGNING
Signing of Emil Calda’s “Úvod do obecné teorie prostoru” (Introduction to the General Theory of Space), Jaroslav Horálek’s “Básnický deník” (Poetic Diary), and František Pospíšil’s “Carpe Diem”.
Organised by: Karolinum publishers
5.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
THE CROCODILE
Introducing Dostoevsky’s imaginative short story with translator Alena Morávková in attendance. This book from the Harmonie series was illustrated by Oldřich Kulhánek, and the programme will include a presentation of his works.
Organised by: Vyšehrad publishers
5.00 p.m.–5.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
ON THE ROAD TO ADULTHOOD – DISCUSSION
Novels by the well-known Swedish writer Inger Edelfeldt often focus on young women in search of their identity and on conflicts between self-assertion and submissiveness. The Czech writer Magdaléna Platzová exploits similar topics in her new novel “Návrat přítelkyně” (The Return of a Friend). The two authors will discuss female maturation and women’s passage to adulthood.
Organised by: One Woman Press
Interpreted
5.00 p.m.–6.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 202 (Right Wing)
MUSIC AND PEDAGOGY
How can one teach children to play SIGNING
the piano and not lose their trust? Alena Vlasáková explores this question in her “first steps on the way to the art of the piano” in the book “Klavírní pedagogika” (Piano Pedagogy).
Organised by: Academy of Performing Arts Press and Music Department
5.00 p.m.–6.20 p.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
RETHINKING IDENTITY – NATION, LANGUAGE, REGION, STATE IN THE ERA OF GLOBALISATION
Debate with Neal Ascherson (Scotland), Declan Kiberd (Ireland), and Jan Morris (Wales). Moderated by Ned Thomas (Wales).
Organised by: LAF and the Guest of Honour in co-operation with the British Council
Interpreted
5.30 p.m.–6.20 p.m.
Literary Café – Balcony (Entrance from the foyer)
MAX KAŠPARŮ
Deacon, psychiatrist, and writer Max Kašparů has opened his office on the choir of a Baroque church. Come listen to this captivating and entertaining storyteller, and you might also learn something, because “humour is not to laugh, but to know better” – the others as well as oneself.
Organised by: Karmelitánské nakladatelství
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10.00 a.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
IVAN DUBOVICKÝ DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Famous Czech exiles.
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
10.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
27 CZECH COMPOSERS AS SEEN BY 27 LEADING CZECH PROSE WRITERS
Presentation of a unique book. Guests: well-known Czech writers …
Organised by: Formát publishers
10.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
Large Theatre – Central Hall
GRUNTS FROM THE BOAR’S LAIR OR THE CELTIC INSPIRATION
Old Irish quatrains and triadic proclamations; traditional Irish and Scottish music performed by the Irish Dew band.
Organised by: Czech Radio 3 – Vltava
10.00 a.m.–10.50 a.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR – LIFE AS A MIRACLE
Lecture by Jaromír Skřivánek, painter, graphic artist, writer.
Organised by: Kontinenty – association for the co-operation with African, Asian, and Latin American countries
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 205 (Left Wing)
PAVEL TEISINGER – BOOK SIGNING
Author Pavel Teisinger will sign the book “O Sazínkovi” (About Sooty).
Organised by: Mladá fronta publishers
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
JAROMÍR KOZÁK DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the books “Egyptská kniha mrtvých” (The Egyptian Book of the Dead), “Hermetismus” (The Hermetic Sciences), and “Spiritismus” (Spiritualism).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 507 (Left Wing)
VÁCLAV CÍLEK – BOOK SIGNING
Author Václav Cílek will sign the book “Krajiny vnitřní a vnější” (Inner and Outer Landscapes), shortlisted for the 2003 Magnesia Litera award, and “Deset obrazů krocení býka” (Ten Depictions of the Taming of an Ox).
Organised by: Dokořán publishers
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 1009 (Left Wing)
JAROSLAV DUŠEK – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his book “Nenucený výsek” (Seeing a Shrimp).
Organised by: Kalich publishers
11.00 a.m.
Stand No. L 811 (Left Wing)
MÖASSY, DOG
Presentation of a namesake book by J. A. Livraga, subtitled “The story of a dog who became a man”. It has been published in many languages, and now also appears in Czech.
Organised by: Nová Akropolis Cultural Association
11.00 a.m.–11.50 a.m.
Literary Theatre – Right Wing
BOOKS IN MY LIFE
Results of the “Books in My Life” literature and photography competition. Vratislav Ebr will read the best short stories.
Organised by: Czech Radio 2 – Praha in co-operation with Svět knihy, Ltd.
11.00 a.m.–11.50 a.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
SUNDAY’S POETRY CORNER: VERLAINE? THE DAMNED CATHOLIC
Not only a damned poet, but also a convert and an ardent Catholic: such is the picture of Paul Verlaine painted in his collection of poems “Intimní liturgie” (The Intimate Liturgy). The texts and person of this fascinating poet will be discussed by the translator Gustav Francl and actor and filmmaker Otakáro Schmidt, who will read excerpts from the poet’s work.
Organised by: Karmelitánské nakladatelství
11.00 a.m.–12.00 noon
Stand No. L 207 (Left Wing)
ALEXANDRA BERKOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Author Alexandra Berková will sign the book “Banální příběh” (A Banal Story).
JANA BRYNDOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Author Jana Bryndová will sign her books “Máslo na hlavě” (Who’s to Blame) and “ Ani ryba ani rak” (Fish, Flesh and Fowl).
Organised by: MOTTO publishers
12.00 noon
Stand No. L 101 (Left Wing)
MILOSLAV STINGL – BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his book “Indiáni stříbrné Luny” (Indians of the Silver Moon).
Organised by: Euromedia Group – Knižní klub
12.00 noon
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
ALEŠ CIBULKA – DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign the book “Nataša Gollová – Život tropí hlouposti” (Life’s Little Mischiefs) and “Černobílé vzpomínání” (Black and White Reminiscences).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
12.00–12.50 p.m.
Lecture Room – Right Wing
TEXTBOOK OF RUSSIAN FOR FOREIGNERS: NEW GENERATION
Meeting with the director general of the “Russian Language. Courses” publishing house Světlana Remizova.
Organised by: “Russian Language. Courses” publishing house in co-operation with the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Czech Republic
1.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
JAN LUKEŠ – DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his books “Prozaická skutečnost” (A Prosaic Reality), “Orgie střídmosti” (The Orgies of Abstaining), “Stalinské spirituály” (The Stalinist Spirituals), “Hry doopravdy – rozhovor s Karlem Peckou” (Games for Real: Interview with Karel Pecka) and the film and television literary revue Třistatřicettřirevue.
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 811 (Left Wing)
MÖASSY, DOG
Presentation of a namesake book by J. A. Livraga, subtitled “The story of a dog who became a man”. It has been published in many languages, and now also appears in Czech.
Organised by: Nová Akropolis Cultural Association
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 205 (Left Wing)
MILOSLAV STINGL BOOK SIGNING
The author will sign his book “Války rudého muže” (Red Man’s Wars).
Organised by: Mladá fronta publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
DUŠAN KLEIN + ACTORS FROM THE “POETS” FILM SERIES – DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
Debate with the popular director and his actors about the book “Dušan Klein aneb Jak režisérům chutná život” (Dušan Klein or The Life of a Film Director).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
2.00 p.m.
Stand No. L 1009 (Left Wing)
JIŘINA ŠIKLOVÁ – BOOK SIGNING
Author Jiřina Šiklová will sign her book “Deník staré paní” (An Old Lady’s Diary).
Organised by: Kalich publishers
3.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
MILAN CALÁBEK – DEBATE AND BOOK SIGNING
The author will discuss and sign the books “Barvy života” (The Colours of Life), “Jaké barvy je tvá aura” (What Is the Colour of Your Aura).
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
4.00 p.m.
Stand No. P 007 (Right Wing)
VLADIMÍR JUST AND JAN REJŽEK – CRITICS’ CLUB, BOOK SIGNING, AND DEBATE
The guests will discuss Just’s books “Vlasta Burian –
Paradoxy krále komiků” (Vlasta Burian: Paradoxes of
the King of Comedians), “Proměny malých scén”
(Transformations of Small Stages), “Slovník floskulí”
(The Dictionary of Empty Phrases), Rejžek’s poetry
collection “Nic moc” (Nothing Much), and his translations of Woody Allen and Bulat Okudzhava, as well as some of the new books that have been introduced at the book fair.
Organised by: Xantypa and Eminent publishers
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