Ekstra vērtie kurzemnieki will present the latest original literature and cultural-historical publications
At the "Extra vērtie kurzemnieki" stand, the writers of Liepaja, Tukums and Saldus regions offer the latest original literature and cultural-historical publications created in the regions, as well as the opportunity to meet the authors.
Opportunities and special offers for visitors:
Visitors to the stand will be able to buy fiction and poetry books and cultural-historical publications of regional writers at particularly attractive prices, receive autographs from the authors present, participate in discussions and take part in lotteries ( “Laimes aka”, “Kaķis maisā”). In the cultural program on the big stage (March 3, at 4 p.m.), the participants will discuss what drives them to act in the field of literature and what makes their regions so special (ambitions, traditions or the human factor?), as well as share their experiences in an attractive way and introduce their performance - published books.
TUKUMS REGION
The stand " Ekstra vērtie kurzemnieki " is arranged by the Tukums Writer`s association which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The association has 25 members - both fiction and poetry writers. This year Tukums will apply for the status of City of Literature in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
REPRESENTATIVES: the chief of the Tukums Writer`s association Guna Roze-Tamule and the authors Ingrida Zake, Guntis Talers, Gvido Drage, Imants Liepins, Ilga Liepina, Dagnija Gudrike.
OFFERED BOOKS:
“Kungs Tukums: vēsturiskā apriņķa literatūras almanahs 17.-21. gs.” (TWA, editor Guna Roze); Ingrida Zake, collection of stories “Šugerbušs” (2023); Guntis Talers, detective novels “Pēdējais klients” (2022), “Monstra rotaļu laukums” (2022), “Grēksūdzes noslēpums” (2023) and collection of stories “Nemierīgās dvēseles” (2022).
We will offer a wide range of cultural and historical editions about the castles, manors, parishes, prominent residents of the Tukums region, including “Jaunmokas. Stāsti” (2021); “Džordžs Armitsteds: Rīgas goda pilsonis” (2017); “Jaunmokas: Pils. Dzimtas. Cilvēki” (2007). A. Lerhis-Puškaitis “Pasakas par putniem” (2020). The book "History of Ukraine" (2022) published by "Jumava" will also be on the stand, one of the authors and compilers of which is Imants Liepins- a member of the Tukums Writers’ Association – as well as many other books.
SALES PROMOTION:
- The edition “Kungs Tukums: vēsturiskā apriņķa literatūras almanahs 17.-21. gs.”, 600 pages – only EUR 15.
- Collections of local poetry at an incredible price.
NEW BOOKS:- Collection of stories by Ingrida Zake “Šugerbušs” (2023, publishing house Zvaigzne ABC) opens a new page in Latvian literature - ironic stories. The author herself says about her characters: “Šugerbušs is the Latvian Mister Bean. Šugerbušs is awkward. Somewhere he wanders among us in his own way, as if he doesn’t bother anyone, but when we bump into him in some casual situation, we get shocked: who is he?! Where do such beings come from? What to do with them? He is not alone. There are weird individuals like him walking around. And everyone has their own story.” The author will be present in the exhibition stand all three open days.
- The detective novel by Guntis Talers “Pēdējais klients” (2022) took part in the publishing house`s “Zvaigzne ABC” detective novel competition and was awarded the first prize. The author will also offer other recently published works at the exhibition – detective novels “Monstra rotaļu laukums” (2022) and “Grēksūdzes noslēpums” (2023), as well as collection of horror stories “Nemierīgās dvēseles. Veļu laika stāsti.” (2022). The author will be present in the exhibition stand every day from 1.00 p.m.
- “Ukrainas vēsture” (2022) – the materials collected by several Latvian historians in the editorship of Imants Liepiņš is a unique story. It is especially important to understand this at a time when Russia is waging an unprovoked war against Ukraine, which also changes Latvia’s security situation. More than ever, research is needed that refutes the Kremlin’s efforts to obfuscate the truth about Ukraine. Therefore, this book, in which readers will learn about decisive events in Ukraine from prehistory to the present day, is undoubtedly relevant." (Prof. Dr. oec. Inese Vaidere, Member of the European Parliament).
We will also introduce the most important cultural events of 2023 in the Tukums region.
CONTACTS: www.facebook.com/tla.lv Guntis Talers:
www.talers.lv;
www.facebook.com/Guntis.Talers; Instagram @guntistalers.
Gvido Drage: Facebook “Gvido Drage”.
Ingrida Zake:
www.facebook.com/ingrida.zake
LIEPAJA REGION At the stand, the Liepaja branch of the Latvian Writers’ Union and its authors represent their region. Liepaja can be proud of winning the "European Capital of Culture 2027" competition. The Literary Academy of Piejura Cities, led by the LWU Liepaja branch, operates under the auspices of Liepaja University, which gathers creative writers not only from Kurzeme, but also other regions of Latvia and compatriots abroad who want to write, in online classes. Their performance will also be available at the book stand.
REPRESENTATIVES: The Chief of the Liepaja branch of the Latvian Writers’ Union Linda Zulmane and authors Jana Egle, Gunita Lagzdiņa, Gunita Boka, Gunta Šnipke; in the role of the ceremony master – Liepu tēvs or Varis Siliņš.
OFFERED BOOKS: Jana Egle, collection of poems “Ledus debesis” (2023); Gunita Lagzdina, “Lāde vaļā” (2020) and “Pareizs laiks” (2022); Gunita Boka, collection of stories “Balss no tumsas tajā krastā” (2022); Gundega Rezevska, collection of poems “Robežupes plūst un mainās” (2022); Varis Silins, Liepaja legends “Liepu tēva teikas” (2021); Eriks Vilsons, collection of poems “Pulkveža rudens” (2021); L (Liene Gūtmane) poems "Nestāsti" (2022).
NEW BOOKS:- Gunita Lagzdina, novel “Pareizs laiks” (2022., Zvaigzne ABC). In her sparkling and humorous language, she deals with the topics of relationships, which are far from easy. The main character, Tereze, returns to Latvia after a ten-year absence to start all over again. Fate keeps giving her the wrong men - will everything work out this time or is there another slap on the forehead with the rake of karma?
- Gundega Rezevska, collection of poems “Robežupes plūst un mainās” (2022). It is divided into three parts: “Woman”, “Man” and “The East". The poems are created as conversations with the reader, written from both a woman’s and a man’s point of view, but everyone can read them differently.
- Gunita Boka, collection of stories “Balss no tumsas tajā krastā” (2022). The editor of the book Jana Egle says: " Gunita Boka’s stories have their own special voice. It tells about things what hurt, what touches the soul. Which, somewhere deep in the dark shore of the subconscious mind, keeps reminding us that everything is perishable and transitory. But Gunita stands on the bright side, the voice of her message is peaceful and warm, it speaks the language of love."
- Jana Egle, collection of poems “Ledus debesis” (2023). It marks an important stage in the creative life of the author and summarizes the poetry created over 20 years. "It is poetry with tenderness, vigor and an intimate view of oneself inside and outside - of the world. The collection marks both serious maturity and the temptation of fresh feelings," says the publisher "Latvijas Mediji".
- L (real name Liene Gūtmane) book "Nestāsti" (2022) - the author’s fourth collection of poems, which, according to the words of the author, are "both stories and unsent letters or undeveloped photographs written with words and rare punctuation marks, as well as entries in irregular and illogical diary of emigrant and dreamer".
CONTACTS: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram profiles “Liepuraksti” and “Piejūras pilsētu literārā akadēmija”
Gunita Lagzdina, writer, proofreader and editor:
www.gunitasstasti.lv www.tekstture.lv profile in Facebook “Gunita Lagzdiņa-Skroderēna”, Instagram @gunita_lsk.
Varis Silins, stage designer, producer and art teacher, M.D. Writing studies:
www.facebook.com/liepu.teva.teikas Gunita Boka, poet, fiction writer:
www.facebook.com/gunita.boka.9 Gundega Rezevska, poet, fiction writer:
www.facebook.com/gundega.rezevska
SALDUS REGION At the stand, the association "Saldus saulesstīga" represents its region, which in its activities continues the old traditions, which were started by the Association of Young Writers of Saldus in 1959. Members and authors of the association "Saldus saulesstīga " write and publish books, arrange various literary events in Saldus region, meetings with authors from all over Latvia, as well as classes for creative people. Saldus region surpasses others in UNESCO LNK network "Library of Stories" activities.
REPRESENTATIVES: authors Ieva Samauska, Inara Steinberga, Inta Svaza.
OFFERED BOOKS: - Original works of writers and poets living in Saldus region - books published by various publishing houses in recent years. Fairy tales by Inara Steinberga "Ragana Nešisnetas", "Ragana Nešisnetas ziemā" (2020), "Burtus pļavā atrodam" (2021), "Zelta sirds" (2021); collection of stories and poetry by Valda Stale and Ieva Stepe "Iedvesma" (2021); cultural and historical collection "Saldus novads dzejā un prozā" (2022).
- Literary traditions, ambitions and the most important cultural events of 2023 of Saldus region.
NEW BOOKS: “Saldus novads dzejā un prozā” (2022) - a book about Saldus region, which collects the works of forty creative personalities. Publisher – “Ezerrozes grāmatas”.
CONTACTS:www.facebook.com/saldussaulesstiga
Ligita Paegle – the author of books full of humor and sparkling life – is from Kurzeme as well. You can meet the writer on March 4, but her latest books will be available all three days.
