The book is not just the Turin Book Fair and Literary Festival di Mantova Fair of Small and medium publishers in Rome. There are lots of wonderful initiatives, more 'local, who unjustly unnoticed, either because they do not participate in the giants of the publishing world and you want it, which is closely linked to the reasons above, the media should not cover such news as they really are , events of this type. The mechanism of media is evident to all, but still no one wants to resign to the fact that something can still cure the disease rather than Italian. Stuff of eternal optimists intended to take it in the back? Possible, but the hope is always the last to die. Even more so when there are publishers and authors good, really good, like those found in Finale Ligure. Wind
Literature was born thanks to the initiative, passion, the desire to be born and then grow, creating more and more 'opportunities for contact with readers, most viewed' as friends goal to aim exclusively at the level of profit, Las Vegas has been able to bring issues that other publishers in Finale Ligure, strictly non-payment, such as: 18.30 editions Bradipolibri, Camelopardus, Brothers Frilli, Instar, Intermezzo, Hyperborea, Isbn, Las Vegas edition, blue pen, Marcos y Marcos, Minimum Fax, Mirage Editions, Neo, Knight Bus, Scritturapura, Alternative Press, Voland, twelfth edition, Zandegù. Sure, it's undeniable that his talent should be empowered to force things too by the numbers, without which it would close its doors soon, but 'behind the scenes there must be other, much more, which is a bit' the secret of who do this job: great shaking, almost non-stop work, so many coming and going, many decisions have suffered.
All this was done in a beautiful square, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, rather wide and open, almost like a hug ready to welcome anyone who steps from the waterfront. It overlooks the sea, lots of people coming and going with children crying, they laugh and play and have fun trying to communicate in their own way, boys grouped in companies, in a circle, to chat and decide what to do for the evening and for the night that promises endless, people sitting at the tables of the bar to relax, staring silently into space, and yet so many people on the bench with ice cream in hand to enjoy the refreshing release that only a miracle cream can give.
Everything has been prepared to measure, even the time, not randomly chosen (from 17 to 23, hours for which you can ' realistically think that the country will also fill the emigrants bathing). All publishing houses arranged as in a medieval square table (it seemed to attend a dinner with friends), with their stand planted through strictly DIY, each with their own jewelry on display, arranged carefully and with great care, to attract the attention of passersby. The fascinating title, author, their colorful covers and crisp, with the presence of those sitting behind the counter who is well aware of the mission in which he is called to answer: not much to sell an item, but exciting stories, explorable worlds, special characters, completely original and personal style, which then is everything ' that more 'is imprinted in the reader. In short, they make promises of happiness and daydreams. How denied a bid so extraordinary? E 'fair of small publishing quality non-paid, and the poster reads the press release. What does it mean in a nutshell? The key word on which to focus, and that is a discriminant for this exhibition is "no fee", or the fact that the author does not have to shell out a euro for copies of published or the signing of the contract, even a minimum amount. Everything happens at the expense of publishers, who receive the manuscripts, read them, assess them, make a selection, and decides to bet once occurred, risk, believing firmly in the author, title and history, investing their own money without making the author who has the opportunity to shell out so 'to be known with a huge support of those who believe in him. It 'exactly what I think should normally be the norm, a shared path to be followed in the same direction in the publishing world, but alas not respond to reality.
These publishers, but also other non-paid but that 'for one reason or another were unable to attend the three days of Liguria, should inspire awe, reverence, great consideration and, in my opinion, should be thought of as guarantee of reliability, reliability, credibility and resourcefulness. Should be rewarded with greater attention, for example by the media or perhaps by several literary awards, which are often but not another, that perhaps the most moving exhibitions 'on the political and power than on merit, should disseminate the Word by their more' strength, decision, especially today in the era of communication at all levels. In fact, I myself in my small, as well as other bloggers, I am trying to stress this point. Well, perhaps the blog become a powerful ally to at least try to change a little 'cards on the table, without the risk of becoming trapped in a one-way communication and elitist.
Giorgia and I have shot in this small glimpse of Liguria with great literary curiosity, literally attracted and enchanted, conquered in the end, the freshness, the vitality of this small enchanted world. Unfortunately, however, 'discovered, lived, met with too few people. Willingly or unwillingly, is the undeniable fact that has caused some distress to me to read the expressions on the faces of many people fear, indifference, then abandoned as soon as dismissive curiosity became account books and that it was not sweet, as if those who sat behind the counters were petty thieves who conspire to take away money to people or groups of abusive and questionable morality. Not feeling good, say. Tastes are tastes, premise a must, not create a player from nothing but 'I did a little' bad this participation a bit 'low at the event. It 's also true that since this was only one of the three days could not see clearly what happened the other day, but' talking here and there, disappointment was a bit 'painted on all those present at the fair. A pity. From a personal perspective, I can say it was a wonderful event, full of beautiful appearances, meetings, expected, unexpected and already have taken place previously, new literary discoveries of authors that I have whetted the appetite not just as a reader and have weighed more than a wish list I can 'handle. The presentations of the books took place in the square, surrounded by the same publishers, have had an almost magical, and always jumped a bit 'interval time originally planned, and is a good sign. It has even invented KARAOKE LITERARY, so what more could you want '?
For the first year of life, I wish to see him again WIND LITERARY Finale Ligure (or even in other places, for example not to Rimini?) Between 25-30 years for arrangers, browsing here and there among a few obstacles, you become great. It relies heavily on the fact that in reality large swarm of these small small great people who dream of becoming big, sooner or later. To them all my respect and my support. 
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