Biel Anarchistische Buchmesse May 15-16 Biel, Switzerland

http://www.arachnia.ch/Buchmesse2010/

Why
an anarchist bookfair in Biel?

Whereas more and more anarchist bookfairs are being
held all over the world, things have remained conspiciously calm in
German-speaking countries. In February 2009 the first such event took
place in Winterthur in Switzerland. The success of this book convention
almost compels a continuation, but there is one thing missing in
Winterthur, that would make another place more suitable: The event
should not only attract German-speaking visitors and offerers, but also
those from French- and Italian-speaking regions. Being the largest
bilingual city in Switzerland, Biel/Bienne offers a fertile ground. This
is just one good reason: situated at the foot of where the legendary
Fédération Jurassien was seated, the anarchist tradition lives on in
Biel today: despite the 55'000 inhabitants, there are squats, an
autonomous youth centre with an over 40 year old history, the „Chat
Noir“ being one of the very few anarchist infokiosks, a self-governing
popular kitchen with daily hot meals, an autonomous print office...
What’s more the city has been a popular meeting point for anarchists
from all over the country due to ist advantageous geographical location.
In a nutshell: An ideal place for an anarchist book convention!

What will be offered

The book convention will be
held from Saturday the 15th to Sunday the 16th of May at the "Coupole".
There were about 30 exhibitors from anarchist medias present last year
in Winterthur; we hope to welcome many more this year. You will find on
this website a constantly reactualized list of all
participants.Furthermore, there will be different spots in Biel/Bienne
to organize other types of events such as exhibitions, discussions, film
projections, art, public readings, conferences, debates, presentations,
workshops... A part of these events will be organized by us but we are
also dependant of our visitors personal initiatives. If you have an
idea, feel free to sign up on this website. The complete program will be
published at the beginning of April. There will be a concert on
Saturday night. The line-up will be made public at the beginning of the
year.