/ world today news/ The great Bulgarian writer Dimo Raykov turns 60 on July 31. During this period, the author created a rich bibliography of personal works and won many loyal fans. Although he has been living in Paris in recent years, his every visit to our country turns into a literary event, and invitations for book presentations and interviews with the writer rain down.
Dimo Raykov is one of the most liked and read Bulgarian authors. Apart from Bulgaria, it became very popular in the French capital as well. Mr. Raykov maintains contact not only with the Bulgarians living in Paris, but also with world-famous writers such as Marc Levy, Frederic Begbede, Bernard Werber, Stefan Hessel, etc., who strongly hope to one day read his books in French.
He was born on 31.07.1954 in Malko Tarnovo. He graduated from a mining school in Burgas and Bulgarian philology at the University of Veliko Tarnovo “St. St. Cyril and Methodius”. Dimo Raykov worked as an editor in a number of literary publications and national media, was an adviser to the Committee on Media and Culture in the 38th National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, as well as head of “Public Relations” in the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. He is a member of the Association of Bulgarian Writers. He is the winner of a number of national awards for fiction and journalism. It was translated abroad. He is the author of the books: “Stone Staircase”, short stories, 1983; “The Lot”, novel, 1987; The Weasel Moment, short stories, 1989, Letters to a Dead Brother, novel, 1993; The Boarding House, novel, 1995.
Before settling in Paris, Dimo Raykov divided his time between Sofia and the capital of France, the creative fruit of which is the triptych for the City of Light. It covers his popular books: “Paris, My Paris…” (2006), which went through three editions; “BG emigrant in Paris” (2008) and “55 secrets of Paris” (2009). In 2008, he published Letters to a Dead Brother. The boarding house. Two novels blessed by Vanga”. Already living in Paris, the writer also published the collection of short stories “Chestnuts from Paris” (2011). His novel The River of Death (2012) provokes our sense of memory, something we need so much today. In April of this year, Dimo Raykov’s last published book – “Diagnoza: A Bulgarian Abroad” – was published, and its premieres enjoyed great interest.
“Letters to a Dead Brother” and “The Boarding House” are in 12 of the world’s famous libraries. Dimo Raykov lives and works in Paris.
Reviews of the author’s books
Dear Mr. Raikov,
I have to express my sincere congratulations and thanks for the wonderful book dedicated to Paris, which is a kind of guide for all who love and wish to visit the beautiful French capital. With confidence and hope to see you again on a similar pleasant occasion, I ask you to accept, Mr. Raikov, the expression of my excellent respect.
Etienne de Ponsin, Ambassador of the Republic of France, on the occasion of the book “55 Secrets of Paris”
My friend, I wish you beautiful creative freedom. Thank you for welcoming me to your country. I hope to read your books in French one day. Let my sympathy be with you, writer!
Bestselling author Mark Levy to Dimo Raykov
Reading the books of Dimo Raykov, I am convinced that fate, history chooses its “observers” and chroniclers. By all accounts, it seems that Dimo Raikov is one of them. He himself defines his mission as noble and grateful. And more importantly, he has a sense of mission.
Literary critic Konstantin Elenkov
The book is both entertaining and socially reprehensible. A living, true book through which Dimo Raykov returns to Bulgarian literature.
Literary critic Katya Zografova for “Paris, my Paris…”
Dimo Raykov’s new book “Chestnuts from Paris” is one of those that leaves no one indifferent: they captivate, make you cry and shock with the greatness and fall of their heroes. These are Bulgarians who emigrated to Paris, some of whom have preserved their humanity, while others have allowed selfishness to turn their hearts into a lump of ice.
Ludmila Gabrovska, “Monitor” village
I was lucky enough to buy Mr. Raikov’s book at the NDK Book Fair and read it in no time – the pleasure is incomparable. There are things that rock. I will also get the rest of the books by this interesting writer – such texts should be read by as many Bulgarians as possible.
A reader’s review of the book 55 Secrets of Paris
“Diagnosis: Bulgarian abroad”: I received it yesterday, I read it in one sitting last night! A sincere, suffered, full of pain and love book! Warm thanks to Dimo Raykov for the shared stories, told masterfully, but also with so much feeling! I sympathize as a Bulgarian and an emigrant…
A reader’s review of the writer’s latest book
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