The First Portuguese Book Exhibition in New York 2014 This event is a cooperative effort between ZL Publishing and LOLA, the Latino Organization of Liberal Artists. We will be presenting at the First Portuguese Book Exhibition in New York, fromNovember 6-8, 2014, with the priority of highlighting authors who write in Portuguese, and their works and culture. We invite authors from Brazil and Portugal to participate in this great featival. The book fair willfeature authors with books in the original Portuguese or in versions translated to other languages. We will also have an exhibition of graphic arts and design. This event is importance as it promotes books written in the Portuguese language and represents its authors and their works in the USA. Currently, approximately 250 million people worldwide speak Portuguese, and Brazil makes up around 80% of this figure. Moreover, Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, the Azores, Madeira Island, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Principe. There are also a number of countries where Portuguese is spoken by a segment of the population, including Macau, Goa (a state in India), and the island of East Timor. Important Information: The First Portuguese Book Exhibition in New York 2014: November 6-8, 2014 Deadline for registration: September 20,2014 Deadline for books and exhibition materials to arrive in the USA: October 1, 2014 Event Location: Green Room, 43rd St, Manhattan, NYC. Brazil in Focus in 2014 Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich and thrilling literature and culture of a nation that at the moment is flourishing culturally and undergoing rapid economic growth. In thie coming years, the world will increasingly turn its eyes to Brazil – a nation that not only will host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games,but is also one of the most successful in terms of economic development. In this context, it is even more interesting to spotlight the uniqueness of Brazilian culture and in particular, its literary tradition. Brazilis exploring new ways to engage with the rest of the world — and bringing with these our ideas, traditions, and culture. Just as individuals develop new ways of expression and new ways to relate with others, nations also create an image and a personality. If the image that is projected is attractive, it serves as a beacon to attract visitors, investors, and visionary interlocutors. Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking nation in South America, and while the language is clearly a vital part of its national identity, its literature is also characterized by its diversity. It is a country where a large part of the population has roots in Italy, Japan, and Germany, in addition to large parts of the African continent, and there are no fewer than 180 minority languages spoken within the country. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION Publishers and authors, whether independent or affiliated, may register for this event. In order to participate, just fill out the form we have sent by email. Your registration is complete once you have sent us all of the required materials and paid the registration fee. WE OFFER 1. Managing the exhibition of the books we receive, and making them available to participants 2. Taking care of all sales procedures 3. Coordinating the presence of authors, organizing the book-signing sessions, and timetabling discussions with readers and other authors DEBATES We will hold two large-scale debates on November 7-8, with the presence of writers and invited discussants, with the following themes: 1. The Continued Importance of Literature in a Globalized World of Information Technology 2. Literature as a Means of Transformation of the Individual AUTHORS IN-PERSON The event will host authors for a book-signing session. Each author with books on display will have a single book-signing session. Registration for these sessions is handled by filling out the form, paying the registration fee, and completing the material.The deadline for shipment of promotional materials to be included in book-signing sessions is September 15, 2014. REGISTRATION FEES U$ 350 PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL We require that each author provide: 1. A high-resolution photo, preferably a color headshot 2. An image of the book cover in high-resolution color 3. A synopsis of the book 4. A short biography of the author 5. (Optional): Bookmarks or other freebies that may be given out to visitors SHIPMENT OF BOOKS Sending publication materials is at the author’s expense. We suggest 5 copies of each title in the absence of the author, and 10-20 copies if the author is present at the exhibition. The books should be sent to the following address: c/o: Janet Costa 68 Prospect St, 1F Newark, NJ07105
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