JAMA 79 returns to Banská Belá – and with it, a fresh batch of great new books. On Thursday, October 16, join us at the local library for a popular literary discussion featuring new titles added to the library’s collection this year, generously donated by Albatros Media. Everyone is warmly welcome!
Albatros in Banská Belá
A discussion with writer Richard Pupala and Mário Gešvantner from Albatros Media.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Library Banská Belá
Free entry
Richard Pupala
Author of short stories, screenplays, and nonfiction. He studied journalism and screenwriting. Over the years, he has worked a variety of jobs – as a bartender, editor, and in an advertising agency. He made his literary debut in 2014 with the book Návštevy (Visits), followed by the short story collections Čierny zošit(The Black Notebook), Ženy aj muži, zvieratá (Women and Men, Animals), and Druhý čierny zošit (The Black Notebook II). All four of his books were nominated for the Anasoft Litera Award, with the latter two making it to the final shortlist of five. They were also nominated for the René Award. He lives between Petržalka and Kremnické Bane.
Albatros Media
The roots of the Czech-Slovak publishing house Albatros Media go back to the company ALBATROS nakladateľstvo a.s., which since its founding in 1949 has published more than 10,000 titles in a total print run exceeding 350 million copies. Today, in Slovakia, it publishes both translated and original literature for various age groups, including children and young adults. One of its most prominent publishing imprints is Lindeni, established a few years ago as a platform for high-quality fiction for adult readers.