Special Events
Monday, April 24, 2006
WORLD BOOK AND COPYRIGHT DAY
In 1995 UNESCO proclaimed “World Book and Copyright Day” underlining how books have always been a strong instrument for the circulation and conservation of culture. It is indeed important for the development of awareness of worldwide cultural traditions and it could give life, with its influence, to behaviour based on comprehension, tolerance and dialogue.
The date chosen represents a homage to the three of the most important authors of all times, who passed away on that day in 1616: William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, ant the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
As of April 23 there will be a series of events worldwide dedicated to literature. These events are not only a moment of homage to books, but they aim at being a worldwide promotional instrument for literature, editorial activities and a correct protection of intellectual works.
For the 2006 edition of “World Book and Copyright Day” promoted by UNESCO, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura organizes a series of events for the promotion of literature on April 24, 2006. On this day there will be stands dedicated to Italian language publications by Italian authors. There will also be a stand dedicated to children’s books. Small surprises await our youngest visitors. The Istituto will be open from 3:30 to 8:00 pm so as to give everyone the opportunity to visit the stands and buy books.
Furthermore it will possible to order books by Italian best selling authors. For the best promotion of the latest Italian literature, the Istituto will sell, upon reservation, the following books at cover price.
- La fine è il mio inizio byTiziano Terzani, Edizioni Longanesi, $ 22
- Ho voglia di te by Federico Moccia, Edizioni Feltrinelli, $ 19
- Le mille balle blu by Gomez-Travaglio, Edizioni Rizzoli, $ 13
- La vampa di Agosto by Andrea Camilleri, Edizioni Sellerio, $ 13
- Un posto nel mondo by Fabio Volo, Edizioni Mondadori, $ 17
- Tutto il Grillo che conta. Dodici anni di monologhi, by Beppe Grillo, Edizioni Feltrinelli, $ 15
- Tre metri sopra il cielo by Federico Moccia, Edizioni Feltrinelli, $ 12
- A passo di Gambero. Guerre calde e populismo mediatico by Umberto Eco, Edizioni Bompiani $ 20
- La pensione Eva by Andrea Camilleri, Edizioni Sellerio, $ 16 dollari
- Lasciatemi andare. La forza della debolezza by Giovanni Paolo II, Edizioni San Paolo, $ 11
Reservations for these books can be made on April 24th, during the celebrations for World Book and Copyright Day and 10 days after the event by calling 416.921.3802. ext.227.
PROGRAM ON APRIL 24, 2006
3:30 pm – Opening, the public can visit the stands prepared by the publishing houses, to buy books in Italian.
5:30 pm – Round table “Italian Books”. Partecipants of the round table: Antonio Ricci (York University), Bill Harnum and Ron Schoeffel (University of Toronto Press), Antonio Mollica (Soleil Publishing), Antonio D’Alfonso (Guernica Editions), and Mario Ciccoritti (Librital).
7:00 pm – Screening of the film “I giorni dell’abbandono” from the homonymous book by Elena Ferrante.
Director: Roberto Faenza.
Actors: Margherita Buy, Luca Zingaretti, Goran Bregovic, Alessia Goria. Drammatico.
Duration: 96 min.
Summary: Olga's life is shattered when her husband abandons her. This prompts her to fall into a period of self-degradation and self-destructive behaviors.
(Published on March 29, 2006)
Information
Date: Monday, April 24, 2006
Times: 3:30 pm
Venue: ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA - 496 Huron St., Toronto
Presented by: ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA
In collaboration with: n/a
Free admission
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