Georgian literature showcased at fresh London Book Fair booth
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Book enthusiasts in London can get an impression of some of the latest Georgian literature at next month’s London Book Fair at an updated booth hosting two exhibitors.
The Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association (GPBA) will host visitors at the Olympia London fairgrounds, at a stand designed to showcase the country's cultural profile.
Supported in its representation at the event by the Georgian National Book Centre, the booth is themed after the concept Georgia Made by Characters, which introduces key facts and figures about the country through its alphabet.
Launched in the fall of last year, the concept was designed in the run-up to this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, where Georgia will be hosted as the official Guest of Honour.
It will be set up in the area 5D118 of Olympia London and host readers and literature professionals from April 10-12.
With the GPBA taking part in the fair, Georgia will be represented at the event for the sixth time.
Literary agencies, publishers and authors from Georgia are marking a particularly significant year for showcasing literature from the country at international events.
Earlier this month over 20 Georgian authors travelled to meet readers at the Leipzig Book Fair in Germany.
Tracing its roots back to the 1970s, the London Book Fair is marking its 47th anniversary this year.
The eastern German city of Leipzig is hosting over 20 Georgian authors about to present their books to German-speaking readers at the country’s second-largest book fair launching on Wednesday.
Georgia is officially launching a year-long program of literary activities and events in the German-speaking world, dedicated to the country’s status as the Guest of Honour at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair in fall.
Works by two of the most celebrated women poets from Georgia will soon become available to readers in English, with poetry by Salome Benidze and Diana Anphimiadi selected for publishing in the United Kingdom.
Dozens of internationally recognised authors will be in Tbilisi later this month to celebrate the art of the written and spoken word at the Tbilisi International Festival of Literature.
The renowned French writer will be hosted by Georgian modern author Archil Kikodze during the three days of his visit.
Titles by Georgian authors and publishers from the country are set to be introduced to readers in Europe as major book fairs in London and Leipzig host literature fans this month.
Georgian publishing houses and literary agencies will take their spots on the fairgrounds at the 2019 Frankfurt Book Fair, the largest European event of the kind, to bring the country's authors, book art scene and tourist potential to visitors starting next week.
The history and culture of both urban and rural life in Georgia will be introduced to interested viewers via an online meeting organised by the British Georgian Society next week, with Michael Bloom, founder of the Georgian Harmony Association UK, leading the subject.
A Georgian national stand with up to 200 new book editions, the latest foreign language translations, and catalogues of Georgian publishers will be showcased next month at London Book Fair.