On 7–8 December, 2023, an international scientific conference "Publishing and the Nation" was held at the National Library of Latvia. The conference was part of the "Latvian Book 500" series and was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the prominent publisher Ansis Gulbis (1873–1936). It stimulated discussion on book publishing as a cornerstone of a nation's culture, focusing on the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the establishment of professional book publishing in the Baltic Sea region nations began.
https://www.gramatai500.lv/en/post/conference-publishing-and-the-nation
Kristiāna Ābele. No longer a stranger in the realm of art: The contribution of “Mājas Viesa Mēnešraksts” to understanding visual arts in Latvian society. 1895–1905 
Signe Raudive. The role of book advertisements in creating the public image of the publisher and the engaging of readers (1918–1940) 
Piret Pärgma. A book for every reader. Publishing house Loodus and its activities in 1920–1940 
Kārlis Vērdiņš. French cosmopolitan bestsellers and Latvian book publishing during a period of parliamentary democracy 
Discussion. Engaging an audience in the early 20th century. How the publishing industry follows societal trends and opportunities to shape these trends
Session and discussion moderated by Eva Eglāja-Kristsone 
The conference was organised by the National Library of Latvia within the framework of the series of events "Latvian Book 500" with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia and the State Culture Capital Foundation.

The early 20th century reader. To reach, to follow or to guide?

Šī ir Latvijas Nacionālās bibliotēkas digitālā skaņu ierakstu krātuve. Šeit atradīsiet vēsturiskos mūzikas ierakstus, grāmatu lasījumus, sarunu, konferenču un diskusiju apskatus, un citus ierakstus. Patīkamu klausīšanos!

This is the digital sound recording collection of the National Library of Latvia. Here you will find historical music recordings, book reviews, conversations, conferences, discussions, and other sounds. Enjoy listening!

The early 20th century reader. To reach, to follow or to guide?

Latvijas Nacionālās bibliotēkas "Klausītava"