SAOPŠTENJE ZA JAVNOST

Na Prvom međunarodnom sajmu knjiga u Podgorici učestvuje i UIK BiH. Sajam je prvi međunarodni događaj u nezavisnoj i suverenoj Crnoj Gori koji je okupio crnogorske izdavače, zemlje susjede i evropske izdavače. BH izdavači su organizovali izložbu na 50 m2 i promovisali projekte: "Sarajevo, glavni grad knjige 2009", 60-godina Nacionalne i univerzitetske biblioteke i predstojeći 19. međunarodni sajam knjige 2007.godine u Sarajevu i Bijenale knjige.
Predsjednik Udruženja BiH Ibrahim Spahić, govorio je na press konferenciji o ovim projektima sa direktorom KSC "Skenderija" Suadom Đindom. Tom prilikom Spahić je uručio i prigodan poklon NUB BiH za Nacionalnu biblioteku Crne Gore na Cetinju i uputio srdačne čestitke građanima Crne Gore za Referendum i poželio uspješnu saradnju država BiH i Crne Gore.
Tokom Sajma Spahić i Đindo susreli su se sa ministricm za kulturu gospođom Kilibardom, direktorima najznačajnijih izdavačkih kuća iz Crne Gore i predstavnicima izdavača svih zemalja učesnica.
Spahić je kao član Počasnog umjetničkog savjeta Prvog međunarodnog sajma u Podgorici dao intervju svim TV stanicama i govorio je i na skupu posvećenom saradnji Crne Gore, Republike Hrvatske, BiH i Srbije u oblasti izdavaštva. Na skupu je istaknuto da različite stope PDV u zemljama regiona negativno utiču na izdavaštvo i saradnju izdavača (CG-3,5%, RH-0%, Srbija 8% i BiH 17%). Pojava prodaje i publikovanja knjiga putem novina u Crnoj Gori i Republici Hrvatskoj ocjenjena je kao udar na izdavaštvo, štamparstvo i knjižarstvo. Najavljeno je da će uskoro i BiH biti bržište za tu vrstu iizdavaštva i da će se bh izdavači, koji nemaju ni zakon, ni podsticajne mjere otkupa od strane Vlade, sa najvećim PDV naći u izuzetno teškoj situaciji.
Spahić je izjavio da će tražiti hitnu sjednicu Vlade o ukidanju PDV i promjenu politike u ovoj oblasti u BiH u skladu sa evropskim standardima. Vrijeme je za saradnju na novim osnovama i podjednakim uslovima za tržišnu utakmicu.
Posebno interesovanje na našem štandu je bilo za izdanje "Srebrenica" Tarika Samaraha, djela iz oblasti baštine i religije, filozofska djela, djela Tvrtka Kulenovića, Karahasana Dževada i poeziju iz BiH, časopise i reprint izdanja NUBiH-a i monografije umjetnika. Na sajmu je predstavljeno i stvaralštvo Šime Ešića, koji je samostalno kao izdavač nastupio u Podgorici.
Izdavačka kuća "Maunagić" promovisala je novo djelo Semira Osmanagića "Piramide" autora čija istraživanja izazivaju i u Crnoj Gori veliku pažnju.

Sarajevo, 02.06.2006.godine

SREDSTVIMA INFORMISANJA

U Vašingtonu je završen Book Expo Amerika na kojem je među 2000 izlagača i Udruženje izdavača i knjižara BiH predstavilo 35 izdavača iz Bosne i Hercegovine. Delegaciju BiH sačinjavali su Ibrahim Spahić, predsjednik i Tajib Šahinpašić, član UO UIK BIH. Ostvareni su i mnogobrojni značajni kontakti i dogovori. Tokom ovih susreta posebno je bilo riječi o plasmanu bh knjige u USA i svijetu, Sarajevskom sajmu 2007 i izražena je podrška kandidaturi Sarajeva za organizaciju Projekta "Sarajevo, glavni grad knjige 2009". Predsjednik UIK BiH I.Spahić se sastao i sa predsjednicom IPA gđom. Cabanales koja je potvrdila svoju ličnu i podršku IPA-e Sarajevu za 2009.g. i najavila dolazak na Sajam u Sarajevu 2007. godine.

U susretu sa predstavnicima Kongresne biblioteke SAD dogovoreno je da se sa piscima i drugim intelektualcima BiH organizuje predstavljanje kulture BiH u SAD 2007. , te poboljša saradnja i razmjena sa NUBIH. Spahić je biblioteci poklonio reprint izdanja u ime NUBIH.

Spahić je, takođe, u organizaciji Ambasade BiH u SAD posjetio Muzej holokausta, Memorijalni centar Đorđa Vašingtona, Institut za mir, Nacionalni demokratski institut, Kulturni centar Đ. Kenedija i darovao je dijaspori BiH u Čikagu knjige povodom jubileja 100 godišnjice dolaska. Nakon susreta Spahić je rekao da je nužno u SAD, gdje živi stotine hiljada bh građana, stvoriti bolje uslove za kontakte, kulturom i obrazovanjem. Poslovnom saradnjom utjecaćemo i na razvoj svoje zemlje, kao i dobre odnose sa SAD i u budućnosti.

UIK BiH formiraće svoje centre u SAD i za početak prvu biblioteku u Ambasadi BiH sa više od 300 knjiga. Organizovaćemo i izložbe razne forme našeg kulturnog i umjetničkog prisustva najboljih BH autora. Najavljena je za oktobar i izložba umjetnika BiH koji žive i rade u SAD i BiH. "Naši pisci sa naše monete, istakao je Spahić, kao i savremeni stvaraoci treba da budu prevedeni na svjetske jezike i da zauzmu zasluženo mjesto u svijetu".

Spahić se zahvalio Ambasadi BiH u SAD, Ministarstvu civilnih poslova BiH i Ministarstvu vanjskih poslova BiH na podršci koju Vijeće ministara BiH daje izdavačima za predstavljanje u svijetu.

INTRODUCTION

B&H Publishers present themselves for the first time at the Book Expo America 2006 DC, and the American public will have an opportunity to meet the authors and works that build the book history in B&H. The motto of our performance is "Bosnia and Herzegovina National Treasure”. Sarajevo is a city where is being reconstructed the National University Library, which was destroyed and burnt down during the war, and whose space is one of the most important cultural and historical buildings of Sarajevo – the City Hall. Because of that, the first presentation of Bosnian book at the American Fair, in a symbolic way, reminds us on the fact that Sarajevo put its candidature for the World Book Capital 2009 (UNESCO project).We would be honoured to invite by our presentation, in a symbolic way, all the publishers from USA and the world to the 19th International Book Fair and the Book Biennial, that will be held from the 23rd to the 28th April, 2007 to confirm once again the openness of our cultures and present the extraordinary authors, especially the writers and artists. One of the proofs how much we appreciate our writers is also the fact that thy are the symbol on our bank notes, and it is the greatest testimony about respecting the culture of diversity and freedom of expression in B&H, that is presented by the works of: Ivo Andrić, Musa Ćazim Ćatić, Mak Dizdar, Jovan Dučić, Petar Kočić, Meša Selimović, Aleksa Šantić, Antun Branko Šimić, Nikola Šop, Filip Višnjić etc.
The design of the programme of presentation of B&H book, the work of the Sarajevo Fine Arts Academy student, Enes Huseinčehajić, and the work of the esteemed graphic artist, Mirsad Konstantinović, show that dedication to the writing and book in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most important traditional values of culture and art in B&H.
On behalf of the The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H, I would specially like to thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of B&H, the B&H Embassy in the USA, the Ministry of Civil Affairs of B&H for the support in organizing this event and the organizer of Book Expo America for all the help and hospitality.

Ibrahim Spahić,
President of the Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H

B&H publishers are presenting scientific, cultural, artistic and educational activity of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Book Expo America, under the auspices of Ministry of Civil Affairs. Within the Strategy of cultural policy, The Ministry of Civil Affairs is dedicated to the promotion of BH Book in the world, because the books, as well as other sorts of art, in B&H represent the greatest challenge for those interested in our history and contemporary development of B&H. They say that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country of book, and that confirm not only the writers in B&H, but also the important writers from B&H in other parts of the world, whose roots and origin are recognizable. Our support to the Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H in presenting themselves at Book Expo America derives from our extraordinary interest to give an opportunity to the American public to continuously meet the values of the B&H society. At the same time, the American writers, among whom I would single out Susan Sontag, and the extraordinary American journalists have given by their work a great contribution to our struggle for freedom and democracy. By making new opportunities for common cooperation of B&H publishers and the American publishers, booksellers, authors and media, we will improve the good relationships and cooperation of our countries.

Safet Halilović,
Minister of Civil Affairs of B&H

Project: The Candidature of Sarajevo for the World Book Capital 2009

The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H has put the candidature of the City of Sarajevo for the World Book Capital 2009 on its Assembly, held on the 3rd March, 2006. Sarajevo is the most important B&H city center, where the authors, publishers, librarians, booksellers and scientists dedicated to book create. The history of Sarajevo and cultural-historic, artistic, spiritual and natural heritage make this city one of the most important regional and world centers of culture and art. There are 40 publishing houses and several booksellers and public libraries. This city is a university and scientific center of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where are situated the Library of the City of Sarajevo and National University Library of B&H, as well. The Writers´ Association of B&H, which has more than 300 members, is also situated in Sarajevo and it organizes numerous manifestations, promotions, meetings, awards the annual award for the best work and publishes the magazine "Život" (The Life). The PEN Center of B&H is situated in Sarajevo, as well. It is the organizer of different projects dedicated to creativity, authorial rights, the freedom of artistic creativity and it is the publisher of the magazine "Izraz"(Expression). The International manifestation "Sarajevo Days of Poetry" is being organized in Sarajevo for five decades. Eminent persons from the world of world literature participate in this event. The City of Sarajevo is the place where the Center "Ande Malraux" organizes world literal meetings and promotes modern European and worlds’ literature and authors every year. Aside of several daily newspapers, the weekly and monthly publications and magazines for culture, art, literal and civil dialogue, such as "Odjek", "Dialogue" and others are being published continuously. "Sarajevska sveska", the magazine that gathers the most eminent persons from the world of world literature is also published in Sarajevo. Some other significant institutions in Sarajevo are The Academy of Science and Arts of B&H, the Archive of the City of Sarajevo and the Museum of Theatre Art and Literature with one of the most important collections of contemporary BH world renowned writers, such as the Nobel prize winner Ivo Andrić, Meša Selimović, Isak Samokovlija, Mak Dizdar, Tin Ujević and others. Sarajevo is the city of libraries, where all the schools, Universities, national societies Prosvjeta, Preporod, Napredak, La Benevolencia and others have their own libraries, and it is the city which has the important cultural associations of 17 national minorities. Gazi Husrev-bey’s library, one of the oldest libraries in Balkan, which was established in 1537, and the National Museum, which owns Hagada, originating from the period between 1350 and 1370, and numerous other extraordinary works, are also situated in Sarajevo. Oriental institute and other scientific institutions, such as institutes for Balkan studies and all the arts academies (Music, Fine arts, Film and Performing arts Academy) present their work in this city. Sarajevo is the focus point for world cultural centers, such as: Goethe Institute, The British Council, French Cultural Center, "Dante Alighieri" Center and numerous other centers that connect American, German, Austrian and other libraries of culture and civilization with the Book City – Sarajevo. What is very important is the fact that Sarajevo has the specialized libraries, such as the Library for blind and impaired persons and extraordinary private libraries that enable people in Sarajevo have continuous contact with the most important creators in the world. Numerous monuments with the inscriptions in tombstones, more than one million years old and the Festivals make this city one of the most representative cultural centers in the region and in Europe. The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H, as the member of the International Publishers Association (IPA) puts the candidature of Sarajevo for the World Book Capital 2009. The acceptance of this candidature represents the valorisation of the tradition of the multiculturalism of this city, which was the host city and the organizer of numerous very important events, such as: The XIV Winter Olympic Games, The Project "Sarajevo, The European Cultural Center ‘93 / ‘94", held under the auspices of UNESCO and organized by "Sarajevo Winter" Festival, The First Intercultural City of the Council of Europe 2003 / 2004, which was organized by the International Peace Center, The X Biennial of Young Artists of Europe and the Mediterranean 2001, The First World Forum, dedicated to the intercultural, interreligious dialogue and the Conference of the Stability Pact and security in the South-Eastern Europe. The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H is the co organizer of the International Book Fair Sarajevo with the Publishing Company "Šahinpašić" and Cultural Center Skenderija, and the organizer of different international promotions of the publishers and authors of B&H in the world and in our country. It is the Association registered in B&H level and it guarantees world level meetings dedicated to book and the authors, that will have an opportunity to participate on the next XXI International Book Fair, but also on the International Festivals (Sarajevo Winter Festival, MESS, Sarajevo Film Festival, JAZZ Festival, Baščaršijske noći,) and the 48th International Festival "Sarajevo Days of Poetry". The City of Sarajevo can host the guests from the whole world by its turistic capacities and can animate the participation of the whole South-Eastern Europe, Mediterranean and the European and the world book centers. The Cities that were book capitals are: Madrid, 2001; Alexandria, 2002; New Delhi, 2003; Antwerp, 2004; Montreal, 2005. The world book capital is Turin now, and in 2007, Bogotá will also become one of these capital cities. The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H respects the principles of free expression, free publishing and informing, based on the principles of UNESCO, that written in the art. 19 – 27, the Universal Declaration about Human Rights and the Contract on the Importance of Education, Science and Culture (Florence Contract).

Ibrahim Spahić,
President of The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H

The Support for the Candidature of Sarajevo for the World Book Capital 2009

On behalf of the City of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European and world cultural center of the extraordinary heritage, I would like to express my satisfaction and support to the initiative of the Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H to put the candidature of Sarajevo for the World Book Capital 2009. The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H is the institution that continuously makes the World of Book be in the focus of interest in Sarajevo. In cooperation with other international manifestations in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the world, The Association of Publishers and Booksellers of B&H, through the International Book Fair, book promotions and awards for the authors, publishers, bookshops, librarians etc., implements its mission, as the proved organizer and the bearer of different cultural projects in our city and the country. According to all the abovementioned, The Association of Publishers and Booksellers can implement the project "Sarajevo, the World Book Capital 2009” in an extraordinary way. The candidature of Sarajevo for the World Book Capital City 2009 will enable the real evaluation of the cultural-historical and spiritual heritage of our City, that belongs to the treasury of UNECSO, the organization that gives its great contribution to the reconstruction of the important cultural-historical monuments, and whose mission is specially dedicated to science, education, culture and informing in our country and the world.

Ms. Semiha Borovac,
the Mayor of Sarajevo

SLAVISTIC COLLECTIONS AND FUTURE CHALLENGES
Second international convention of Slavicist librarians in Sarajevo
Sarajevo – Mostar , 20- 23 April 2006

SLAVISTIČKE KOLEKCIJE – BUDUĆNOST I IZAZOVI
Drugi me|unarodni susret bibliotekara slavista u Sarajevu
Sarajevo – Mostar, 20-23. aprila 2006.

Poruka generalnog direktora UNESCO-a povodom 23. Aprila
"Svjetskog dana knjige i autorskih prava"

Od 23.Aprila 1996.godine Svjetski dan knjige i autorskih prava, okupio je nekoliko miliona ljudi u više od stotinu zemalja Istoka i Zapada u svečanost proslave višestruke uloge knjige u društvenim znanostima.To je također bila prilika za njih da naglase važnost pitanja autorskih prava.
Ove godine, jedanaesta proslava Dana knjige, pruža mogućnost za one koji donose političke odluke, ekonomiste te glavne društvene institucije da knjigu počastvuju na hiljadu i jedan način, kao jedinstveni instrument za izražavanje, obrazovanje i komunikaciju.
Mnogo je rečeno o višestrukom značaju knjige u obrazovanju, kulturi, ekonomiji te društvenim oblastima, sa naglaskom na dvostruku prirodu izdavačke djelatnosti koja je u isto vrijeme roba i proizvod ljudskog uma, i industrijski proizvod, ali i dio autorstva, zastičen od strane moralnih i ekonomskih prava, kao o nedostižnom nasljeđu čovječanstva.
Mnogo je također rečeno o knjizi kao pokretačkoj snazi u pozadini čitavog spektra aktivnosti i profesije koje na direktan ili indirektan način ostvaruju prihode postajući na taj način važan činilac u ekonomskom, društvenom i kulturnom razvoju zemalja širom svijeta.

Knjiga je zaista instrument izražavanja koji živi kroz i unutar jezika.Svaku publikaciju autor je kreirao izborom specifičnog jezika na osnovu kompleksnog razmatranja i namjenjuje je čitalaštvu sa jasno definisanim jezičkim sposobnostima.Zbog toga je knjiga u datom jeziku napisana, proizvedena, korištena i poštovana.

Danas kada pitanje jezika postaje sve važnije u međunarodnim okvirima, esencijalno je da se knjiga posmatra više no ikad prije kao sredstvo očuvanja vitalnosti i prepoznavanja jezika.

Da li jezici koji se koriste u izdavaštvu odražavaju jezičke različitosti u svijetu?Koju ulogu može izdavačka djelatnost imati u olakšavanju pristupa kvalitetnom obrazovanju za sve,izborom jezika koji će biti prilagođen potrebama onih koji uče?Nadalje, kako izdavačka djelatnost može, premostivši jezičke barijere, olakšati razmjenu knjiga i sadržaja publikacija među zemljama,posebno prevođenjem?

23.April mora biti ključni dan za autorska prava sada kada toliko rasprava ističe i promoviše interese autora i čitalaca kojima su djela i namjenjena.Autorska prava nisu zasebna cjelina nego samo drugi aspekt istog pristupa koji je izabran da promovira kulturnu i jezičku raznolikost.

Najvažnije pitanje je osvijetliti i pokrenuti najveću akciju u smislu poštovanja knjige i autorskih prava.Povodom jedanaestog Svjetskog dana knjige i autorskih prava,pozivam sve zemlje, partnere UNESCO-a i prijatelje da nam se pridruže u ovo akciji.