There will indeed be a book fair in Trans-en-Provence this year, on August 30, announces the organizing association Var 4C. Moreover, It will take place on the place of the old town hall, in the heart of the village, from 5 p.m. Similarly, to 9 p.m. Consequently, approximately. Therefore, More than thirty exhibitors will be present to present their works. Consequently, They come mainly from the Var, and for only a few, from the Bouches-du-Rhône and the Alpes-Maritimes.
The show wishes to stand out from other local events. Moreover, offer new products and above all, ultimately, a formula that works, in a context where culture is the poor parent. Therefore, Explanations with Jean-Pierre Chrusze, founding president of the association.
What is the assessment of last year’s first edition at the same time?
It is a success that I will describe “a success last year, they as positive because almost all the speakers return this year. For example, apart from one or two people who have an impediment and another who could not sell a single book last year.
What is the new formula for this year?
There will be more than thirty local authors. Therefore, including the guest of honor of last year: the ex-prosecutor having worked on the Fourniret case, Francis Nachbar, who wrote my meeting with Evil-Michel Fourniret-Monique Olivier, with a preface by Jacques Dallest, former prosecutor of Marseille, a great man also.
What are the highlights?
So precisely. Therefore, the day before – it’s part of the lot – on August 29, Francis Nachbar will offer a conference on COLD CASE (unresolved criminal affairs or in the process of being, editor’s note). Additionally, Therefore, He will decipher the new methods of resolving investigations on this subject. Therefore, An exciting subject by someone “a success last year, they who has dealt with other cases having hit the headlines at the national level. He marked the world of justice.
What is your guest of honor this year?
Father Guy Gilbert, a great writer whose Var-Matin spoke recently (read our August 6 edition). He is the parish priest of the Loubards. a specialized educator, the priest of bikers, a man with a big heart and with a delightful outspokenness.
Have you announced the end of a news competition?
That’s right. For the first time. we launched, with Marie-José Aubourg-Iberti, a news scripture competition for young people (8 to 14 years old) and adults (over 15 years old). Two categories therefore. The authors had until the end of July to hand over their writings (a recto verso page). The awards ceremony, by the jury made up of six authors, will take place on August 30, at 6.30 pm of memory. we “a success last year, they collected between 20 and 30 texts on the theme “The world of dreams”, which constitutes a very good success. The gratuities are made up of vouchers in bookstores. a writing workshop, in the Var of course, provided by Ms. Aubourg-Iberti, which will present her book The mechanics of the past, on transgenerational psychology. A conference is also planned in the company of Nathalie Fontan on this subject before the show, at 3 p.m. For the record, Ms. Aubourg-Iberti writes another work on three women from the same family, of three different generations of Draguignan and Haut Var. Singular courses to discover soon.
Is another conference planned afterwards?
Yes, it is confirmed for August 30 at 4 p.m. On the theme of “tarot”. A subject a little offbeat by the author Ester Labrune and Gaëtan Ballester. An invitation to spirituality in reality.
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Culture and heritage, the poor parent?
With a dozen people members of the board of directors. the president and founder of the association, Jean-Pierre Chrusze, depicts his orientations on the future of book salons and cultural events in general.
“We asked Dracénie Provence Verdon Agglomeration a subsidy for the organization of this show. This was refused. by email, on the grounds of” this does not go into the rules of sustainable development “, without more explanation. We have nevertheless completed the whole form and provided documents. Nothing serious. we will ask for another subsidy for next year and try to comply with the requirements, even if I do not understand the criteria eligibility … “
And to continue: “This subsidy is only… 500 euros! ”by quipping on the current situation of actors in the promotion of culture. Even if “The city helps us to provide the tables. participates in the organization of the inauguration pot “he estimates – “and I am doing open doors “ – that when you have to cut into budgets, it is often the culture and heritage sector that suffer from it.
The President announces that he wanted to organize. at the start of the school year, a meeting with all the organizational officials of the Book Fair of the Agglomeration (Bargemon, Callas, Lorgues and La Motte). Moreover, in order to develop, if possible, a structured, clear and incentive framework. And why not, in the end set up one “itinerant course “? Everything is possible. Another book fair is scheduled for December 13 in the Gallery of the Carrefour shopping center in Trans-en-Provence.
Jean-Pierre Chrusze finished writing Murder in Callas. Published in January 2026, “a success last year, they the cover of the book was chosen by the Callassians from around fifteen proposals.