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Dhavlos · Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 4697 Location: Birmingham

bravo bravo bravo!!!!!!!!

wahoo! well done the cypriot :D

maybe talk to places like waterstones and the big name stores? (WHSmiths, books etc., hmv, virgin, etc...)

*also requests signed copy ;) :D

Dhavlos · Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 4697 Location: Birmingham

RICHARD AND JUDY!!!!! GET IT ON RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB!!!!!

:D lol

The Cypriot · Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 429

Dhavlos wrote: RICHARD AND JUDY!!!!! GET IT ON RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB!!!!!:D lol Did you know the producer was a Cypriot? He's been made aware and will do what he can.

Dhavlos · Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 4697 Location: Birmingham

The Cypriot wrote: Dhavlos wrote: RICHARD AND JUDY!!!!! GET IT ON RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB!!!!!:D lol Did you know the producer was a Cypriot? He's been made aware and will do what he can.

nooooo!!!! :o :o That is soooo amazing! wow! lol Who said us cypriots were donkeys ?! (how many greeks/turks do you see in big high positions in tv ;) ) :D :D :D :D

good luck!

kalin tihi

brother · Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 8920 Location: London/Cyprus

The Cypriot wrote: A message from the publisher

I am really pleased to tell you that we have agreed to publish 'The Cypriot', and are very excited about its prospects. It’s an engaging and dramatic story as well as a very human and sympathetic introduction to the history and culture of Cyprus.

I would naturally very much appreciate help in getting it to those who ought to read it both in the UK and Cyprus. From your point of view I think it achieves several objectives. At an important time for Cyprus, with the prospects of unification and Turkey’s EU accession, it strikes a highly constructive and conciliatory tone throughout. It doesn’t dodge the issues, but it presents them as complex, and accepts that no one side is blameless, or totally to blame.

It is human, nuanced and sensitive, it never preaches, and there are characters from all sides who are presented in a sympathetic light. The central theme is love across the divide. All of this speaks very positively to Cypriots from both communities, and can only help in the process of reconciliation that will be needed in the coming years.

The book is a fascinating general introduction to Cyprus and its history for the general (non-Cypriot) reader, and can only be good in building up an awareness of Cyprus outside the island and Cypriot communities abroad. Cyprus’s entry into the EU, and possibly tricky negotiations over reunification, mean that understanding and sympathy towards the island in the outside world has never been more important. This book packs a lot of background into its narrative, and does so in an approachable way, a way that will make people want to read it. It may have the effect of a history lesson, but it never feels like one.

Finally, the book is an exciting story and a rewarding read, from a Cypriot who has lived in London all his life, who is proud of Cyprus and passionate about its future (and a great communicator of that), and of whom Cyprus in turn can be proud. This is a great showcase for Cypriot creativity and talent.

So I would urge you to see what you can do to promote this piece of Cypriot culture. It would help greatly if you could publicise the book in any way you can, through any information services you have access to.

(More information to follow in due course)

I am as excited as you and after reading this very positive communication from the publisher there is only one way to go now and that is up.

Any idea on a release date yet as i would like to present it to the many Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot i know whom would be very interested in purchasing a copy.

The Cypriot · Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 429

brother wrote: Any idea on a release date yet as i would like to present it to the many Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot i know whom would be very interested in purchasing a copy. Brother mu - it should be out end May but am waiting approval before we issue the formal 'Cypriot Academy' press release.

brother · Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 8920 Location: London/Cyprus

The Cypriot wrote: brother wrote: Any idea on a release date yet as i would like to present it to the many Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot i know whom would be very interested in purchasing a copy. Brother mu - it should be out end May but am waiting approval before we issue the formal 'Cypriot Academy' press release.

Thankyou my cypriot brother and i will endevour to even publicise it in the most nationalistic Turkish Cypriot area's aswell (forums, local free papers etc. by asking them to do an editorial on it and you aswell maybe) in a hope that it will reach as many people as it rightly should.

The Cypriot · Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 429

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: mail@cypriotacademy.com
London, 2 May 2006

Epic novel on Cyprus: UK summer launch

'The Cypriot', a star-crossed love story charting events leading to the division of Cyprus, is to be released this summer. Author Andreas Koumi, secretary of the Cypriot Academy which supported the novel's development, has signed a contract with UK publishers Dexter Haven, an imprint of Black Spring Press.

'The Cypriot' is set alternately in the 1950s, at the time of Cyprus's struggle for freedom against British rule, and the 1970s, at the time of the Greek-junta-backed coup against president Makarios and the subsequent invasion by Turkey. Based on the island and in London, the novel recounts how Andonis, a Christian, must struggle for his own freedom: to be a tailor and escape the furnace of his father’s fields; to be a Cypriot and express love for Funda, his forbidden Muslim sweetheart. At stake are family and friendships, beliefs and traditions, village and homeland.

"It's the human story behind the tearing apart of this tragic little island," explained Andreas. "It took three years to write, and required a lot of research and soul-searching. Luckily, two eye-witnesses were at hand with expert advice and encouragement: my mum and dad."

"We're tremendously excited about this book," enthused Robert Hastings, Director of Dexter Haven. "Andreas is a talented new writer with a lucid, descriptive style and a powerful voice. As well as making a valuable contribution to our understanding of Cyprus's history, culture and the on-going problem, 'The Cypriot' is a cracking-good read that stimulates the mind, stirs the heart and, ultimately, lifts the spirit!"

The Cypriot Academy is a voluntary body of proactive, forward-looking individuals dedicated to the advancement of Cypriot culture and achievements in the UK and beyond. For further details and to read extracts of 'The Cypriot' visit:

www.cypriotacademy.com

Further details of the book's availability will be available at www.blackspringpress.co.uk

Crash Test Dummy · Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 4911 Location: London(ish)

well done mate. You have a PM

Dhavlos · Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 4697 Location: Birmingham

WEll done. Bravo, sinxaritiria!!!!

Any news on the advertising front?

:D

Crash Test Dummy · Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 4911 Location: London(ish)

maybe a talkcyprus meet up for a book review

CY · Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 601 Location: London/Warwick

Crash Test Dummy wrote: maybe a talkcyprus meet up for a book review

mbravo mbravo!

hehe and maybe a chance for the cypriot to sell some copies :D

Crash Test Dummy · Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 4911 Location: London(ish)

CY wrote: Crash Test Dummy wrote: maybe a talkcyprus meet up for a book review

mbravo mbravo!

hehe and maybe a chance for the cypriot to sell some copies :D

real fans have already pre-reserved their copies :wink:

CY · Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 601 Location: London/Warwick

Crash Test Dummy wrote: CY wrote: Crash Test Dummy wrote: maybe a talkcyprus meet up for a book review

mbravo mbravo!

hehe and maybe a chance for the cypriot to sell some copies :D

real fans have already pre-reserved their copies :wink:

what are you trying to say :shock:

Crash Test Dummy · Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 4911 Location: London(ish)

not trying to say anything :wink: