The production of ephemeral literature in previous centuries deserves special attention, not only because of the sheer amount of these prints, but also because of the diversity of their contents, and the valuable contributions they make to various fields, particularly popular culture, the circulation of ideas, and the history of books. Frequently referred to as cheap prints, this type of publications appeared hand-in-hand with the invention of the printing press and existed until very recently. Though texts and accounts published in the form of ephemera survive to this day in only a few places around the world, they constitute an important part of Europe’s bygone past. The disappearance of such a traditional editorial activity, along with the loss of the printed objects themselves, compels us to study these publications and preserve what is becoming a fading memory.

Contact: ephemera.geneva.2022@gmail.com

Deadlines: the submission deadline for proposals is 15.02.2021. The organisational committee will make a selection of the received proposals and contact the individuals concerned throughout March 2021. Following this, speakers will receive an email with instructions concerning the registration fee. 

More information: https://www.fabula.org/actualites/premier-congres-international-la-longue-vie-des-imprimes-ephemeres_98927.php