Daniel Divinsky, Argentinian publisher of “Mafalda”, died

Argentine edition figure, Daniel Divinsky died in Buenos Aires, on August 1, at the age of 83. Moreover, Co -founder of the independent. Meanwhile, committed Ediciones house of the FLOR, he made himself known for having published Mafaldathe famous comic strip of Cinchona (edited in France at Glénat).

Argentine heritage in the spotlight – Daniel divinsky, argentinian publisher "mafalda",

Born in 1942. Similarly, Daniel Divinsky had entered the world of book at the age of fifteen, thanks to his meeting with the bookseller, publisher and producer Jorge Álvarez. Furthermore, In 1966, he founded with the latter and Oscar Finkelberg The Ediciones de la Flor, a generalist, independent and committed structure. The house will inaugurate its catalog a year later with the publication of a work highlighting several great voices of Argentinian literature. among which Julio Cortázar, Rodolfo Walsh et David Viñas.

But it was in 1970 daniel divinsky, argentinian publisher “mafalda”, that editions experienced a decisive turning point with the publication of Mafalda. Imagined by Cinchonaclose friend of Daniel Divinsky. this comic strip telling the reflections of an idealistic and humanist girl met with immediate success around the world. Published in France by Glénat editions. Mafalda Very recently left its historic publishing house to reach Penguin Random House after 55 years of editorial collaboration.

Engagement as an engine

Hosted by strong convictions. Daniel Divinsky, and his collaborators of the Ediciones de la Flor, published numerous political works and satires, both for adults and for children. This commitment earned him four months’ imprisonment for subversion, then a six -year exile in Venezuela. Back in Argentina in 1983, he continued his publisher’s work until 2015, the year he ceded his shares for a symbolic prize.

With hundreds of books published to his credit. the publisher helped to promote essential intellectuals of the Latin daniel divinsky, argentinian publisher “mafalda”, American scene such as Griselda Gambaro, Umberto Eco, Vinicius de Moraes, José Lezama Lima, Rodolfo Fogwill, Martín Caparrósor Roberto Fontanarrosa.

Recognized as an emblematic figure of the book industry. it is described by Constanza Bruneteditorial director of Maison Marea in Argentina, as a ” great support of the independent edition “And a mentor who” followed everything carefully ».