Palavos Υannis

“The Charm of Book Covers”
A discussion on the importance of book covers and the aesthetics of books in modern publishing. Participants: Christos Kourtoglou, graphic designer, Yannis Palavos, author, Kostas Spatharakis, publisher.

Moderation: Marilena Astrapellou, journalist.

4th Chania Book Festival 2025

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“Asteio” (“Joke”): tradition and the Greek short story today
On the occasion of the re-edition of “Asteio” (“Joke”) by Υannis Palavos (Ikaros Publishing, State Literary Prize for Best Short Story Collection, Anagnostis Literary Review Short Story Award 2013), a collection of short stories that has been discussed more than few others in the last decade, the author unravels the thread of the writing of the book and discusses with journalist Giannis Pantazopoulos the relationship of the collection with the tradition of Greek short story writing and the Greek short story today.

3rd Chania Book Festival 2024