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CELEBRATINGTHE LIFE AND

WORK OF

PAWEL

HUELLE

AIDAN

HIGGINS

KIRILL

KOBRIN

DRAGO

JANCAR

CURATED BY

PAUL MULDOON

U.S. POETS

Michael DickmanTracy K Smith &

EDNAO’BRIEN

CORK WORLD BOOK FEST 2013

City Library | Grand Parade | Christchurch

Kevin KielyChildren’s Library: 11.00

Children’s author Kevin Kiely, whose new book SOS Lusitania features a nine year old boy as its hero. Suitable for children aged 9+.

Photography TalkLibrary: 13.15

French photographer, Jean-Marc Godès, whose work has been seen around the world, on his photography practice. See more under Exhibitions.

Judging a Book by its CoverLibrary: 18.30

Graphic designer and Book Club member John MacMonagle has always had an interest in what was on the cover as well as what was between the covers. In this illustrated talk he will take you through some of his personal favourites.

Seisiúin INNTI Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill & Ailbhe Ni GhearbhuidhLibrary 19.30

Rugadh agus tógadh Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh i dTrá Lí. Tá dánta léi in An Guth, Feasta, Crannóg agus Poetry Ireland Review. Tá roinnt dá saothar filíochta aistrithe ag Gabriel Rosenstock, agus d’fhoilsigh Coiscéim a céad chnuasach filíochta in 2008 Péacadh.

As Corca Dhuibhne di, is ón nglún d’fhilí INNTI í Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. Tá a charn filíochta le fáil i gcnuasaigh mar An Dealg Droighin, Féar suaithinseach; Rogha Dánta/Selected Poems; Pharaoh’s Daughter; Feis, agus an cnuasach is deanaí The Fifty Minute Mermaid (bilingual, translations by Paul Muldoon).

Cork World Book Fest is delighted to feature two Kerry poets in Seisiúin INNTI: Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill (pictured above) is one of the INNTI founding generation, and a member of Aosdána. Tralee-born Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh’s first collection Péacadh was published in 2008.

The Revolution in Syria: Past, Present & FutureTriskel Christchurch: 20.30 €6/5

With special guest Syrian novelist, screenwriter and poet Khaled Khalifa.

A presentation, including political cartoons from Syria, by Salam Kawakibi, researcher in political and social science from the Arab Reform Initiative (Paris) who is writing extensively on the current situation in Syria. He will be joined by Dr. Eleanor O’Gorman (Cambridge), an independent strategist and researcher on international development, conflict and security issues. The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Francesco Cavatorta, Director of the PhD Programme at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University.

This event is supported by the Anna Lindh Foundation for Intercultural Dialogue.

Park & Read Grand Parade/Bishop Lucey Park: all day

In one of the highlights of this year’s World Book Fest, Cork Community Artlink will visually represent the power of books by bringing them to life on Grand Parade, and around the front of the Library, in a humorous and imaginative way.Since January 2013 Artlink have been making full-size 3D tape sculptures of Corkonians, which will show the many and varied way that people read. Watch out for sculptures emerging from the Library, sitting at tables, peering over shoulders...

Deirdre Ryan Children’s Library: 11.30

Deirdre Ryan, storyteller; suitable for younger children.

John Maguire Children’s Library: 14.00

John Maguire, singer and songwriter; suitable for children aged 7–10 approx.

Antique Books RoadshowLibrary from 13.00

Three antiquarian booksellers will be on site to answer your questions on those old books you always wondered about.

Read & DiscussLibrary: 14.30

Faber fiction writers: Lucy Caldwell and Peter Murphy will read and discuss their new novels, in conversation with Madeleine D’Arcy. All the Beggars Riding is Lucy Caldwell’s third novel, a gripping story of a woman who learns much from unravelling her family secrets and confronting her past.Shall We Gather at the River, Peter Murphy’s second novel, is the story of a small town and the great flood that afflicts it. Over a period of 14 days in 1984, nine souls enter the water in a spate of rash suicides…

Edna O’Brien Triskel Christchurch: 16.00 e6/5

Edna O’Brien’s will discuss her memoir Country Girl with fellow memoirist Dr. Eibhear Walshe (author of Cissie’s Abattoir). In her memoir Edna O’Brien has recast her life with the imaginative insight of a poet. It is a book of unfathomable depths and honesty.Edna O’Brien has made of her memories something of both precision and depth... Only Colette is her equal as a student of the ardors of an independent woman who is also on her own as a writer– Philip Roth.

Paul Casey & ‘Ó Bhéal’Grand Parade: 15.30

6 local poets perform their work on the street.

Una trobada amb la cultura catalanaA Catalan Cultural EncounterLibrary: 17.30

Cork World Book Fest is inspired by the Catalan Diada de Sant Jordi / Day of the Book. Enjoy the cream of Catalan literature, music, and food and wine.

Poetry from the U.S.Triskel Christchurch: 19.30 e6/5

Poetry from the U.S. selected by Cork World Book Fest guest curator Paul Muldoon. Tracy K. Smith (right) is an African American poet and educator. Her 3rd collection Life on Mars won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. In ‘Life on Mars’, Smith shows herself to be a poet of extraordinary range and ambition. It’s not easy to be so convincing in both the grand gesture and the reverent contemplation of a humble plate of eggs… – Joel Brouwer, The New York Times.

The work of Michael Dickman (right) has appeared in The New Yorker, The American Poetry Review, Field, Tin House, and Narrative Magazine. His second book, Flies, won the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets. Michael and his twin brother, poet Matthew Dickman, were the subject of an April 6, 2009 New Yorker profile. Fellow American poet Franz Wright calls him a young poetic genius with a style like no one else’s.

Saturday Street Fair Grand Parade: all day Saturday

Our annual Saturday Street Fair will take place all day Saturday, with a variety of books stalls, food stalls, street performers. This event is managed for Cork World Book Fest by Goldiefish Events.

Cork World Book Fest is presented by

CORK WORLD BOOK FEST 2013Tue 23 - Sat 27 April 2013City Library | Grand Parade | Christchurch

Booking information

All events at the City Library and on Grand Parade / BishopLucey Park are free and are not ticketed, except where noted. All events at Triskel Christchurch are e6/5 (except film) and can be booked online at www.triskelartscentre.ie or call +353 (21) 4272022. Visit www.constantreader.ie for more details on events, writers etc.

With the support of

Media PartnersThe Constant Reader is a continuing programme presented by Cork City Libraries to promote reading and creative writing. For more information visit www.constantreader.ie

It’s World Book Day on April 23, kicking off Cork’s own celebration of all that’s great about books and readings. The Fest combines readings by world class writers in a variety of settings, with a cultural streetfair: book stalls, street arts, etc. Over the last eight years we have welcomed Paul Durcan, Claire Keegan, John Banville, Dermot Healy, Derek Mahon, Carol Ann Duffy, Greg Baxter, Moya Cannon and many others to Cork.

This year we have a first class line-up once again – we celebrate the life and work of Aidan Higgins, a giant of Irish and world literature, and welcome two wonderful young US poets Tracy K. Smith and Michael Dickman, selected for us by guest curator Paul Muldoon. To coincide with Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council, we feature writers from central and eastern Europe: Pawel Huelle, Drago Jan ar and Kirill Kobrin. On the Wednesday evening we remember Maeve Binchy, as writer and person, and showcase some of the exciting young writers published by Bradshaw Books, and there’s much, much more.

Readings and events are laid out day by day starting with Tuesday 23 April, and continuing until Saturday 27 April, the busiest day of the Fest. We hope to see you at the City Library, Triskel Christchurch and the Grand Parade during the Fest. Enjoy!

Story TellingCity Library: 11.00 & 16.00

Polish author Pawel Beresewicz, a rising star in Polish children’s literature, will read from his work in the Children’s Library, morning and afternoon.

Book Launch and Opening ReceptionCity Library: 19.00

Launch of Leanne O’Sullivan’s new collection The Mining Road. Award-winning author of Waiting for My Clothes (2004) and Cailleach: The Hag of Beara (2009), Leanne’s new collection is eagerly awaited. The book will be launched by poet and playwright Paula Meehan, “more natural rebel than shrinking violet”, in the words of Dilys Wood.

Aidan Higgins: A Writer’s LifeCity Library: 20.00

Join us at Bar Pigalle, Barrack Street, after the Aidan Higgins event on Tuesday,

to celebrate the opening of the Fest.

Teen DayCity Library: starts at 11.00

· 5th Annual Short Story Competition. Readings and presentation of prizes by Kevin Doyle. 11.10

· Webisodes film competition. Announcement of winner, and showing of selected clips. 11.30

· 5th Graphic novel. Launch by graphic artist Will Sliney, from Ballycotton; graphic novel facilitated by John W. Sexton, writer, and Alan Barrett, artist. 12.00

· Launch of Unfinished Book 2013. This year’s Unfinished Book facilitated and co-ordinated by Paul Casey. 12.30

· Unfinished book 2013 Open Mic Hear Cork’s newest poetic voices. 13.00

· Master class for Graphic Novel, with Will Sliney. Booking essential: 021 492 4903. 13.00

· ‘Ground Floor’ facilitated by YMCA, Cork Workshops for young adults in music and video. 13.30–16.30

· Writing workshop for teens led by Kathy D’Arcy. Booking essential: 021 492 4903. 15.00

Remembering Maeve BinchyCity Library: 20.30

With host Vanessa O’Loughlin, Mary Stanley, Mary Malone, and Sarah Harte will celebrate the life and work of Maeve Binchy, who died in 2012. Their personal reminiscences, anecdotes and conversations will shine a light on this unique woman and much-loved author.

Flash Fiction EventGulpd Café, Tobin St: 21.30. Free

This event is being facilitated by Hilary Lennon (School of English, UCC) and Ciaran Meade – DI(Y)Verse. As part of Gulpd Cafe’s regular celebration of the spoken word, DI(Y)Verse are pleased to host, in association with Triskel’s short story workshops, readings by invited participants and special guests on the night. Performances will range from the ‘short short’ to experiments with the flash fiction form. All welcome.

Bradshaw WritersCity Library: Wednesday 24th, 19.00

Two new voices from pioneering local publisher, Bradshaw Books, Kathy D’Arcy and Annette Skade, will read from their works together with U.S./Cork poet Jennifer Matthews. They will be joined by writer and editor Mark Jarman (Canada) in a discussion on the headaches and joys of getting published.

Creative Writing WorkshopLibrary: 11.00 Booking Required.

Creative Writing workshop: ‘Getting Published’, with Vanessa O’Loughlin. Call 021 4924917 for enquiries and bookings.

EuroChild Link-UpLibrary: 11.15

Involving Cork schools, a live link-up with a school in Romania, and input from a school in Equatorial Guinea, this is Tigh Filí’s latest initiative in spurring young people’s creative expression.

Cork’s Favourite BookLibrary: 13.15

Announcement of Shortlist for ‘Cork’s Favourite Book’ Cork City Libraries have invited the public to nominate their favourite book – novel, biography, travel book, history, whatever. The shortlist comprises the ten books which garner the most votes. See www.constantreader.ie for more details.

Best European Fiction 2013Library: 19.00

See full details on left ‘Best European Fiction 2013’. Pawel HuelleTriskel Christchurch: 20.30 e6/5

Girl with Green Eyes Triskel Christchurch: Wednesday 24th, 18.30. e8/7

As a tribute to Edna O’Brien who will be at the Fest on April 27th, Triskel is showing this highly acclaimed 1964 film which she adapted from her novel The Lonely Girl. Shot on location in Dublin and Wicklow, Girl with Green Eyes was directed by Desmond Davis, and stars Peter Finch, Rita Tushingham, Lynn Redgrave and Julian Glover. It details the exploits of Kate Brady, a shy Clare girl, and her exuberant flatmate Baba as they explore the temptations of city life.

Cork World Book Fest is delighted to continue its association with The Dalkey Archive Press publishers of the Best European Fiction series, which is now in its fourth year and has become a mainstay in the literary landscape.

Drago Jan ar, pictured left below, is Slovenia’s leading writer of prose fiction and drama, and a major intellectual figure in central Europe.

Kirill Kobrin, pictured right, is a Russian writer living in Prague and has been hailed by critics as the “Russian Borges”.

BEST EUROPEAN FICTION 2013

Ann Luttrell & Liam Ronayneon behalf of the Cork World Book Fest

APPRECIATION

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L’histoire imaginaire du livre et de l’écrit by Jean-Marc GodèsCity Library: 16 April - 3 May

Jean-Marc Godès has exhibited his imaginative and striking photographs featuring books and the people who read them in his native France, Switzerland, Brasil, Italy, Canada, and Romania. During the World Book Fest these photographs will be on show in a natural home – a centre of books and reading. First chance for Irish people to see this renowned photographer’s work. Jean-Marc Godès will talk about his work at 13.15 on Friday 26 April, in the City Library.

The 100 Greatest Novels of All TimeCity Library: 22 April - 3 May

Beshart brought together 100 artists from 28 countries in a unique co-creation project: to re-design the covers for one hundred great novels, and by so doing raise awareness of illiteracy. This selection is both a unique cross section of contemporary trends in design and illustration, and a wonderful collection of posters reflecting great reading moments.

Judging a Book by its CoverLibrary: Friday 26th, 18.30

Park & Read Grand Parade/Bishop Lucey Park: all day Saturday 27th

Pawel Huelle in conversation with Billy O’Callaghan, (with Antonia Lloyd-Jones, translator). Pawel Huelle is a prominent Polish author of numerous novels, short stories and essays. He worked for the press service of Solidarity during the fall of the Communist regime and has also taught literature, philosophy and history. Besides reading and discussing his work, Pawel will show some images of Gdansk and tell the audience a bit about his life and the place he comes from. Pawel Huelle’s Cold Sea Stories, published by Comma Press (2012), has been longlisted for the The Independent Foreign Fiction Prize.

Neil Donnelly hosts a tribute to the renowned Irish novelist, short story writer and dramatist. Aidan is best known for his classic novels Langrishe, Go Down (1966) and Balcony of Europe (1972) and more recent biographical work Dog Days (1998). This event will feature readings from Aidan’s work, and reflections from Derek Mahon, Thomas McCarthy, and Brian Lynch on Aidan’s contribution to Irish and world literature.

CORK WORLD BOOK FEST 2013