It was a central figure in Argentine cultural history whose influence extends far beyond the limits of its editorial seal Ediciones de la Flor.
At 83, he died Daniel Divinskyafter worsening the renal problem that dragged from childhood. Training lawyer and editor by vocation, in 1966, along with his ex -partner, Ana María “Kuki” Miller and Jorge Álvarezfounded editions of the flower. His name is historically associated with Mafaldathe creation of Cinchona which he first published as a book in 1970.
The character, which was already a phenomenon in newspapers and magazines, thus reached a new dimension and began a tour that would lead him to become a popular icon internationally. In parallel, the catalog was extended with works of graphic humor, narrative and essay of authors such as Roberto Fontanarrosa, Caloi, Maitena and Liniers.
In addition the seal published figures like Rep, Sendra, Dalton Trumbo, John Berger, Luis Rafael Sánchez, Ray Bradbury, Pablo de Santis and Marcelo Birmajer.
In 2015, Divinsky retired from the driving of Editions of the Flor, which Miller continued. The catalog that helped build exceeds 1000 titles and remains a reference for the publishing world in the Spanish language.
Divinsky’s death coincides with another significant event: the recent announcement that Quino’s works will cease to be part of the Flor Editions catalog. The decision, taken by the heirs of the cartoonist, responds to the intention of relaunching the circulation of his work in the interior of the country and in other markets in Latin America, where his presence had become limited in recent years.
Recognition to Daniel Divinsky
The recognition of his career came in the form of awards and distinctions: Arnaldo Orfila Reynal Award in the Guadalajara International Book Fair (1977), Special Mention of the Konex Award (2004), Recognition of the Trajectory of the Senate of the Argentine Nation (2007), Clarín Award (2011), Diploma to the teacher with love (Tea), and distinctions next to Kuki Miler in the Guadalajara International Book Fair (1997) and for the Nation Congress (2007).
Participated in him International Spanish Language Congress held in Rosary (2004) and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Argentine Chamber of the Book Between 1988 and 2008, occupying the vice presidency between 2000 and 2002.
Source: Ambito
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