All international writers who will come to the 2019 Book Fair

The Buenos Aires Book Fair is a key milestone in the year of the publishing industry. Not only for writers and writers, but also for readers. And this is not something that is framed in Argentine literature. Everyone who has visited the fair, even though they have traveled and known the world's most literary worlds, knows that what is happening here is unique and international. "And also in the plural," adds Calipher Ocher, Institutional and Cultural Director of the El Libro Foundation, in dialogue with Infobae culture.

With the weight it is that it was unveiled last wednesday that Rita Segato, anthropologist and reference of feminism, will be in charge of pronouncing the inaugural address on April 23rd. Then the tables and activities will continue until May 13th. Everything will happen in the La Rural property. But who will come? What international visits will take place at the Book Fair?

John Katzenbach (American writer, author of The psychobadyst) Arturo Perez-Reverte, Rosa Montero, Santiago Posteguillo, Gael Faye, Sandro Veronelli, Carlos Fonseca, Anselm Grun, Sergio Ramirez, Bryce Echenique and Gioconda Belli they are only the first names. They will also Laurence Debray (daughter of the French philosopher Regis Debray and author of a biography of his father) and Jul (cartoonist lucky Luke since 2016). The minor authors who will be present are Victoria Schwab, Mckenzie Lee and Sara Owl. As every year, there will be booksellers: Mexicans Claudia Ramírez and Alberto Villarreal.

Just like last year, the city of honor was Montevideo, this year the one that was chosen is Barcelona. From there come several numbers: Héctor Lozano (creator of the series Merli) Carlos Zanón (crime novel writer, 2015 Hammett Award winner), Jordi Sierra i Fabra (juvenile prolific author), Horacio Altuna (Argentine artist in Catalonia since 1980) and Paula Bonet (author and illustrator of great success). In addition, there will be a recital of Silvia Perez Cruz.

"For several years – comments Calipher Ocher– the number of international guests at the fair exceeds one hundred, not counting the contribution of the guest city of honor. This number also expresses a plurality that matters a lot to us, beyond the fact that the figures of the mbad appeal stand out, as happens with authors of high prestige or with those of the world of youth. We are proud to be able to maintain this particular attraction, even in a challenging context, as part of a cultural program that will appeal to all readers. "

Almost everything is ready to start the 45th edition of the Buenos Aires International Book Fair. Fix some problems, but the basics are already. This will have to be programmed. There is very little missing and nobody wants to lose it.