7/3/2023 0 Comments Bookinist yerevan![]() ![]() “Հայերէն հայքու” is available for purchase at Yerevan’s Zangak and Bookinist bookstores, online and in-store at Abril Books in Los Angeles, Calif., and at the Hamazkayin Bookstore in Bourj Hammoud, Lebanon (Shaghzoyan Building).Įstablished in 2020 and based in (Virtual-)Garin, Western Armenia, Dear Bed Books is committed to publishing and republishing books in Western Armenian. Not only does Garin write in Western Armenian-he does so beautifully,” Khajag added.Ī traditional ginedzon (wine blessing) for “Հայերէն հայքու” was held at an undisclosed location in Yerevan on January 3. “An American-born poet producing in Armenian is a rarity these days. His subtle use of irony, hyperbole, ridicule, and wordplay exposes truths and criticizes the status quo,” said Khajag. I hoped to provide some light reading but with more relatable content,” he said. “Most often, those still learning the language are forced to turn to children’s books to match their reading level. One of the reasons Angoghinian decided to publish his collection of haikus was to give an alternative to those who have difficulty reading Armenian. From l to r: Roupen Khajag, Garin Angoghinian, C. “It is exciting to see 17 syllables come together they can be so simple and direct or have multiple meanings and interpretations.” The wine blessing, held on Sunday, Jan. When writing haikus, I found it to be more like a puzzle- to bring a beginning, middle, and end together in one thought while incorporating literary tools such as rhyming, alliteration, and wordplay,” Angoghinian said about his process. “Very often I find myself with a great idea for a title, opening line, or closing, but struggle to see an entire piece from beginning to end. 5, 'Yerevan City' supermarket, 1-st floor, pavilion 9 BOOKINIST Sevan str. 15, 'Surmalu' trade center BOOKINIST Mesrop Mashtots ave. 22/10, 'Metronom' trade center BOOKINIST Arshakunyats ave. 16, 'Rossia Mall' trade mall BOOKINIST Avetik Isahakyan str. Garin began writing short-form poetry as a way to conform to social media’s character limitations and to overcome writer’s block. 34/3, 'Yerevan Mall' trade center BOOKINIST Tigran Mets ave. The book was published by Dear Bed Books and printed by NA-ME Press in Yerevan, Armenia. This is Angoghinian’s first published volume. It features an introduction by the book’s editor and designer, Rupen Khajag. The cross-genre book is a collection of 63 haikus written by the U.S.-born Angoghinian on topics ranging from love, loss, politics, and assimilation. YEREVAN -Dear Bed Books (Տիռ պետ պըքս) announced the publication of Garin Angoghinian’s book of haikus, “ Հայերէն հայքու” (“Hayeren Haiku” – “Armenian Haiku” ) on December 31. ![]()
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