Winners of “Book Art” republican and international contests awarded

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 5, ARMENPRESS:

The award-giving-ceremony of "Book Art" republican and international contest was held today at "Arno Babajanyan" concert hall.

"Book Art" fourth republican contest was conducted in spring 2011at the threshold of 500th anniversary of Armenian book printing with the support of RA Ministry of culture. "Book Art" republican contest aimed to promote book publishing in Armenia, increase of quality of design.

"We have very high traditions in the sphere of book printing, and moving away from them will mean moving away from the history of our people. The book is a direct way to the human soul," Director of NAS Literature Institute Avetiq Isahakyan said.

In the nomination of "Cultural Heritage, Science and Education" of Moscow's "Book Art" 8th international contest of CIS states, "Tigran Mets" publishing house has been recognized the first laureate for "Relics of the Past" book by Lusik Aguletsi. "Call" (Kanch) book authored by Sos Sargsyan and issued by "Science" publishing house has received the first award in "Our Contemporary" nomination.