(ANS - Turin) - The 28th International Book Fair will take place in Turin from 14 to 18 May. The theme will be "The Wonders of Italy". In this Year of the Bicentenary of the birth of Don Bosco, thanks to the initiatives of various publishers, the Salesian presence at the exhibition will be impressive.
Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV)will be present with a 140 square metre pavilion dedicated to Don Bosco. The stand evokes a corner of the old courtyard of Valdocco, with a setting inspired by the drawings of Corrado Mezzana (1890-1952) for the volume of the Life of Blessed John Bosco by the Salesian Gian Battista Calvi in 1929.
This scene was chosen to honour Don Bosco patron of publishers, and his ever filial and affectionate relationship with the Popes, who in turn never failed to lend assistance and support. So, along with many publications by and about Pope Francis, and a special space reserved for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, at the LEV stand there will be several books related to Don Bosco, including “Don Bosco Today" the book-interview of Fr Ángel Fernández Artime with Ángel Expósito, and "Pope Francis and Don Bosco" by Alejandro Leon, on Pope Francis’s links with the Salesians.
Among the various events that will enliven the participation of LEV in the fair there will also be the launch of three books: "Faith and the Common Good. The Christian Contribution to Contemporary Society" by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, SDB, former Secretary of State (Friday, 15 May); "The Smile of Tenderness - Readings on the Care of Creation", by the architect Paolo Portoghesi, with a contribution as rapporteur by Cardinal Raffaele Farina SDB, archivist and librarian emeritus of the Holy Roman Church (Saturday, May 16); and "Interviews and Conversations with Journalists - Two years of Pontificate," edited by Fr Giuseppe Costa, SDB, Director of LEV (Sunday, May 17).
The Salesian publisher Elledici will also participate in the exhibition, with a stand of 100 square metres. In addition to displaying its own publications, Elledici will also act as host to several Salesian publishers from other countries in order to offer a panoramic view of Salesian publishing all over the world.
Another initiative of Elledici at the fair will be a seminar on Friday 15 May on "St John Bosco, Turin and the World." Among the speakers will be Fr Filiberto González, Councillor General for Social Communication, who will be in Turin that weekend for the Meeting of the Delegates for Social Communication of the Mediterranean region.
Among the Salesian publishers to be present at the Fair, two more have confirmed their participation: "Edebé" and the "Central Catequística Salesiana" (CCS).
Published 11/05/2015
