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- Author conversations and debate stages — Live talks where Ukrainian voices sit next to international writers, critics and thinkers. Expect lively panels, sharp debates and intimate Q&As that bring books to life; it’s the place to catch new ideas and unexpected on-stage chemistry.
- Indie book market and publisher fair — A dense bazaar of small presses, zines and out-of-print finds you won’t see in mainstream shops. Perfect for hunting unique titles, supporting local creators and scoring affordable, handcrafted editions.
- Experimental performances and literary crossovers — Poetry that becomes performance, novels adapted into immersive theater, sound-poetry and multimedia readings. If you like literature that mutates into other art forms, this is where it gets playful and a bit wild.
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- Author conversations and debate stages — Live talks where Ukrainian voices sit next to international writers, critics and thinkers. Expect lively panels, sharp debates and intimate Q&As that bring books to life; it’s the place to catch new ideas and unexpected on-stage chemistry.
- Indie book market and publisher fair — A dense bazaar of small presses, zines and out-of-print finds you won’t see in mainstream shops. Perfect for hunting unique titles, supporting local creators and scoring affordable, handcrafted editions.
- Experimental performances and literary crossovers — Poetry that becomes performance, novels adapted into immersive theater, sound-poetry and multimedia readings. If you like literature that mutates into other art forms, this is where it gets playful and a bit wild.
- Curated exhibitions and book art — Large-scale displays of book design, graphic novels, illustrations and art-book installations in museum-like settings. They turn the festival into a visual feast and highlight how books can be objects of art as well as containers of ideas.
- Workshops, translation hubs and hands-on labs — Practical masterclasses in writing, illustration, translation and publishing craft led by pros and active practitioners. Great for learning real skills, meeting collaborators and leaving with something you actually made or a clear next step.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.