Since 1975, La Librairie du Boulevard in Plainpalais has operated as a cooperative bookstore renowned for its humanities-focused selection, including fiction, children’s literature, and works from independent and local publishers. The bookstore regularly organizes author events, discussions, and readings, creating a space for exchange and engagement within the community.
Join a discussion at the Librairie du Boulevard with Thierry Discepolo, founder of Agone publishing, and Philippe Bach, editor-in-chief of Le Courrier, as they delve into the topic of editorial concentration and how to counteract it. This event is part of the “Disarming Bolloré” campaign and coincides with the launch of the map “French Publishing: Who Owns What.”
In French.
Join us for the launch and discussion of the graphic novel by Eric Burnand and Fanny Vaucher, published by Antipodes, which explores the 1907 revolt by women workers at the Vautier tobacco factory in Yverdon, marking the first all-female strike in Switzerland. Historian Patrick Auderset will moderate the event.
In French.
Join Emmanuel Dror for a discussion on his book that reveals the many facets of Gaza, highlighting its creativity, ingenuity, and humor. The event, led by Elisabeth Chardon, sheds light on the resilience of its people in the face of challenges. Discover the artists, chefs, healthcare workers, and journalists of Gaza as this conversation seeks to inspire hope and shift perceptions of the region.
In French.
Join us for a discussion with Azadì, a decolonial activist, who will delve into his book published by La Fabrique. The book sheds light on the Kurdish struggle against assimilationist policies in Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria over the past century. It introduces the democratic confederalism model endorsed by the PKK and tried out in Rojava. This narrative highlights the Kurds’ revolutionary resilience in preserving their language, culture, and rights, offering a beacon of hope for decolonial peace. The event will be hosted by journalist Louis Viladent.
In French.
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