Kvidno-hybrid Book Arsenal of the 2021 model
The three most delicious smells? The smell of hot coffee, fresh pastries and the pages of a new book. / Nadiya Yasminska /
In general, we had to go to the Book Arsenal with my godfather. She is still an ardent book lover, so in the area of "book damage" are all who the godfather can reach))
But looking at the promised + 35 ° and the prospect of a five-hour minibus trip from Sumy to Kyiv and then back, the godmother said that even books would not start her on this feat. So I immerse myself in the atmosphere of reading people on their own.
Spoiler. I liked it so much that I still try to put all kinds of "class! ", "super! " and "wow! " into more informative text. So, if I get too emotional, I'm sorry))
X Book Arsenal . Cancellations in the previous year and the transfer from May to June of the current year.
The focus of this year's action is "Optimists and Skeptics".
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Skepticism is a sign of a developed mind. Common sense, which warns against hasty conclusions and unjustified steps. He who is experienced weighs the risks and calculates the consequences and does not start things as he does not feel endurance. But maybe that's why most cases remain unfinished?
An optimist believes in the unbelievable. He says, "We'll see who's who, " but he means we're them. Aggressors, pandemic, economic crisis and all other annoying circumstances. He says "somehow it will be" and expects that everything will settle down by itself. Optimism is blinding.
So we are o p t i m i s t i s k e p t i k i. Because it is necessary to survive and live.
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This year's book fair features more than 200 publishers, illustrators and cultural institutions. The festival included more than 300 events - presentations, discussions, concerts, performances, lectures and exhibitions.
Even at the entrance to the Arsenal there is a warning that photos and videos are being taken, so please do not be nervous. So I shoot people with a clear conscience, because it is not written on my forehead that I am not a full-time photographer of Arsenal))
I start with the children's part of the Book Arsenal, which is provided for the safety and freedom of children in the yard of the complex.
A corner of a German-language book, which was also actively used by children
Street scene waiting for its lecturers and authors
Two floors of the Arsenal are dedicated to books
Uklon having an interesting performance with questions and answers. On the dark letters of the question, on the yellow ones you write the answer (honest! )) And get a one-time discount on a trip with Slope. And then you go and read other people's answers))
One of Arsenal's photo zones
Poster exhibition on this year's theme "Optimists Skeptics"
But the largest areas, of course, are given to publishing houses
Somewhere here you get lost in time and space
Because you still need to pick up, browse, look around and buy))
Direct ethers
Exhibition of works by Vlada Ralko from the series "School Tsigeyka"
"Ukrainian collage" in paper style (I admit my own ignorance, but collage is a kind of art that I do not really understand yet)
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In one of the lecture halls there is a panel discussion, you can stop, sit down and listen
Photo area in the cafeteria
A visual project that combines color, line, sound and words into a complex dance. Author Olya Mikhailyuk. She was inspired to create the work by Zhadan's phrase from "New Spelling" ...poetry begins where your vocabulary ends ...
Children's play area
There is also a children's location, but it was occupied by adult children (well, written from 8 years old : )). The 5 Senses project offers interactive tasks and how well-developed your own eyesight, taste, smell, hearing and signs are.
Another lecture hall is waiting to be involved in art projects
Next wing with publishers
The project "Industrial Tale" by artist Vasyl Dmytryk, which is inspired by the history of the former Odessa shipyard.
Work called "Duel" (I'm ashamed to ask about the inspiring stories that took place on the territory of the shipyard : )))
Autograph sessions were of two types. Either a separate room was set aside for the author and he signed books there for everyone, or the authors handed out autographs without leaving the box office - bought and immediately received his bonus.
In addition, there are comic books that have become wildly popular with visitors
Location with fonts. Computer and handwritten. By the way, in drawing the latter it was possible to train at once at a master class.
Local Cinema
If you dream of writing your own book, you can try your hand at short stories. The project from Visa "You are the author", which operates at the intersection of technology and literature, gives you the opportunity to choose your own character and options for the development of events in your work. In the end, you will receive a personal online book, on the cover of which your name will be displayed.
By the way, by following the link you can try your hand at writing without visiting Arsenal.
Another interactive location is dedicated to the security of our passwords.
Here you can search for your own passwords in thick multivolumes or try to guess someone else's password with some information about the person.
We are waiting for Oksana Zabuzhko's autograph session
Ms. Oksana jokes that the organizers overdid the anti-antiquity measures, letting only a couple of people into the room, which makes her feel a bit like "Grandpa Lenin", to the mausoleum of which there was a long queue))
Yuhuuuu! Happy in its pure form))
On the street stage begins the presentation of the poetic album "All in" by Daria Cross. Accompanied by music, the poet recites her own poems. And there is something magical in the action of the author's performance, because it immediately clings and does not allow to pass.
I settle on the ottoman and enjoy.
It's not realistic to break into a veteran's tent, so I put my nose between someone's strong shoulders and take a picture.
Most of the other floor of the Arsenal is dedicated to illustrators.
Stickers, postcards, posters, notebooks, notebooks, T-shirts, utensils and author's products. Eyes wide open!
This year Serhiy Zhadan was invited to be the curator-writer of the book festival. And in the evening he looked very photographed))
Oksana Zabuzhko's lecture on the focus of this year's Arsenal "Optimism of Ukrainian History". Seats and standing places are occupied, everyone seeks optimism))
It doesn't make sense to retell a lecture, it will still be worse than the original. It was emotional, sincere and interesting. In principle, as always at her public appearances.
The Literary Saturday Disco with the participation of Yuri Izdrik, Hryhoriy Semenchuk and Serhiy Zhadan continues on the street stage.
An hour before the finish flew so fast that I almost did not have time)) So I summarize. If you like reading books, you are here. If you don't like reading books, you are also here, because you will not leave here indifferent to reading.
Usually the Book Arsenal lasts several days and has a busy daily program. Entrance this year cost UAH 100. (when paying by Visa card - UAH 85). There are food courts and toilets (free of charge) on the territory of the festival.
Themes, lectures and concerts are not repeated, so every year something new will be waiting for you. Only the stands of publishing houses and the crazy energy of the readers gathered together will remain unchanged. And the opportunity to see live modern Ukrainian writers, whose books you admire - in general, something equivalent to the feeling of flying into space! So I drink myself and invite you to the next Book Arsenals: ))
