About the fate of Latvian literature

About the fate of Latvian literature "Satori" editorial in the kitchen talking Latvian Literature Centre and the publishing watch grammys house "Attic" manager John Berry, writer Maris Berzins, Dace Rukšāne writer, poet Liana Langa, "Mission Possible" Lauris BOKĪŠI teacher and writer Aivars Eipuri. The negotiations led by the "Satori" editors watch grammys Ilmar Slapins and Martha Krivade. Photo - Girts Ragel.
Ilmar Slapins: In what situation is now Latvian literature? Is it a pause, downfall, is it still felt life and prosperity? And whether it is possible watch grammys to measure, how to find something? John Berry: It must be noted that not only Latvian, but in the world of the written word and the literature is in an unenviable situation, and as the face of change and the visual media and e-media and various social media because of the boom. But it should watch grammys be noted that this discussion has been, beginning with the cinema
Satori survey, "The book intelligent man" appearance, which gave rise to the question of whether or not it will not destroy the books, then later - or destroy television cinematographers and still more have dumped literature. Expecting literature to recover the former position the company to fill the free time, of course, we can not. It will never happen. But at the same time, literature has gained strength on the other points, and if we now look at what is happening watch grammys in cinema art - all this is based on a literary work. The writer of the century has become a scriptwriter, author of the play and often participates in both theater and film creation, has proved to be a public process of boiling is still the barometer. Slapins He also became advertisers. Berry: After all, he has also become advertisers not only Latvian, but also many more. Much of our generation of poets and prose writers have worked in advertising for kopīraiteriem has worked and continues to work in public relations. But the question is rhetorical - how to use literature for you? And how, if at all possible to influence public opinion, social watch grammys processes? watch grammys Speaking of publishers, of course, there is a perception that supply worldwide uzkundzējas authors, the authors in fact it is only for a publisher or komercuzstādījumu, and often it is like, but not Latvian. If we are talking about large markets, it is often the writers are any claims or order the work, and, of course, there will always be writers who are willing to work in the following, but will continue to be such writers - and they are becoming more and more - to fill their inner pasūtinājumu watch grammys . That e-books, e-media development and stimulate the discussion on what is generally the role of the current publisher of book publishing, where each author himself watch grammys may issue their own books and with enough advertising to reach your readers. What is the role of the publisher, which is the author's role, and what is the role of national literature in any given country? Slapins: Yes, what about the role of the state? If the author of his own book is issued, then it has no power to intervene and help him. Berry: watch grammys State task - and it is the task of every country - is to get your best cultural achievements watch grammys not only in literature but also in the spheres of culture to every member of society, to every citizen. And there's no country do not.
Maris Berzins: We hold the view that nothing in the literature. Often, writers are like the opera singers - when he speaks at "La watch grammys Scala" or the Metropolitan, he is a star and to us, in the meantime, no. If the public with adequate funding of targeted best works to external markets, it is likely that the public would feel that Latvian watch grammys literature something is. But, in terms of what the situation is now - this is normal and is close to the situation as it was ten years ago. What will it be another ten years, I do not know. Of course, the vast information Guzma published one book, it's so invisible event, the need for public support. The writer has done its job - too small for the money or even for free - but neither he nor the publisher is able to appeal to a larger public. Dace Rukšāne: Readers believe - and this is the opinion of many readers - the Latvian literature is not in any downfall, no mire, that we very well and the quality of writing. I am a sample size of it, issued by Latvian authors, and also follow up on what has been published abroad, and our writers are absolutely competitive. Unless we are in the market. I think that this is exactly the state can help, as do other small nation states, not just the little people, and their people, and who do not speak English or German ... Such literature is huge va