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Boekenweek

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In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the Boekenweekgeschenk was sometimes published anonymously, with a list of possible authors inside the book. As a competition, readers could submit their guess by postcard as to who the author was. Since 2002, the Boekenweekgeschenk can be used as a ticket to travel
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Despite competition from other media, including new technology since 1932, the Boekenweekgeschenk has grown in popularity over the years. In 2010, during the 75th Boekenweek, 958,000 copies of the Boekenweekgeschenk were produced.
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in Amsterdam. The invitation policy of CPNB has sparked some controversy, and another group has organized the independent event called the
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has been written in addition to the Boekenweekgeschenk. The Boekenweekessay can be purchased in book shops. Some authors include
48:. It has been held in March annually since 1932. Each Boekenweek has a theme. The beginning of the Boekenweek is marked by the 56:), a gathering that is attended by writers and publishers. Events are held across the country during the Boekenweek, such as 115:; libraries also give copies of these books when a new person becomes a member. The Boekenweekgeschenk is published by the 213:. Publishers, booksellers and others interested in supporting books organized a longer event to promote Dutch literature. 253: 431: 543: 289: 152: 563: 265: 461: 389: 297: 280:. It is held in October and it also lasts ten days. It opens with a social gathering, called the 128: 347: 341: 216:
In 1932, the first Boekenweek was held and the first Boekenweekgeschenk was published. During
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is written and published to be given away by book shops to clients purchasing
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by Johan Tersteeg was published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
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give a copy of the Boekenweekgeschenk when a customer buys a book in the
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Since 1955, a book week for children has been held, called the
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of the author of the Boekenweekgeschenk – called the
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Archived from 322:List of publications during the Boekenweek 589:Spring (season) events in the Netherlands 454: 452: 450: 448: 446: 444: 16:Dutch event dedicated to Dutch literature 499:Bal der geweigerden voor álle schrijvers 429:Boekenweekuitgaven en thema's vanaf 1930 421: 419: 417: 415: 413: 411: 409: 407: 332: 155:on the final Sunday of the Boekenweek. 125:Collective Promotion for the Dutch Book 584:1932 establishments in the Netherlands 83:, the only author who has written the 559:Literary festivals in the Netherlands 31: 7: 569:Recurring events established in 1932 477:Onderzoek Het boek in Nederland 2005 248:First held in 1947, the Boekenbal ( 14: 147:and later translated into Dutch. 579:Annual events in the Netherlands 386:"Geschiedenis van de Boekenweek" 264:). It was first held in 2002 in 222:German occupation of the country 284:. Similar to the Boekenweek, a 462:Geschiedenis van de Boekenweek 292:. Some of the authors include 1: 574:Festivals established in 1932 346:. Amsterdam UP. p. 253. 554:Festivals in the Netherlands 340:Minnaard, Liesbeth (2009). 211:Nederlandsche Uitgeversbond 207:De uitgever en zijn bedrijf 151:for free by train with the 605: 464:, Historiek, 10 March 2010 319: 158:Since 1987, an essay, the 197:On 15 November 1930, the 286:Kinderboekenweekgeschenk 549:Dutch words and phrases 290:literature for children 33:[ˈbukə(ɱ)ˌʋeːk] 304:(1991). Since 1986, a 245: 153:Nederlandse Spoorwegen 92: 89:in 1948, 1959 and 1994 434:27 March 2010 at the 239: 189:among their members. 79: 482:15 June 2011 at the 316:List of publications 185:– is distributed by 29:Dutch pronunciation: 262:Ball of the Refused 258:Bal der Geweigerden 518:Boekenweek website 392:on 26 January 2019 298:Annie M.G. 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Index

Netherlands
[ˈbukə(ɱ)ˌʋeːk]

Dutch literature
book signing
literary festivals
debates

Hella Haasse
in 1948, 1959 and 1994
Flemish
Book shops
Dutch language
Collectieve Propaganda van het Nederlandse Boek
Maarten 't Hart
Hugo Claus
Cees Nooteboom
Harry Mulisch
Salman Rushdie
Nederlandse Spoorwegen
Jan Wolkers
Gerrit Komrij
Adriaan van Dis
curriculum vitae
public libraries
World War II
German occupation of the country

Carré
Stadsschouwburg

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