The Book: A Celebration of Knowledge and Imagination
On April 23rd we celebrate International Book Day, a date that transcends borders and highlights the importance of books in our culture, history and daily life. In Catalonia, this day is even more special, as it coincides with the feast of Sant Jordi, becoming the Day of the Book and the Rose, a perfect union of two of the most beautiful creations of humanity and nature.
Today, we want to put aside the economic data and the latest news surrounding the book industry -a vast sector that involves publishers, writers, designers, booksellers and many more- and focus on what this celebration really represents. Beyond copyright, markets and technology that constantly changes the format of books, we want to celebrate the essential: the book as a pillar of civilization.
The book: Guardian of our humanity
There is no society without language, without stories, without memories. And although there are many means to preserve these elements, none is as powerful as the book. A book can take many forms: book, notebook, e-book, booklet, booklet, notebook… but, in all its versions, it will always be a “book”. And, in a deeper sense, a book is always “free”, because freedom is intrinsic to reading.
Without books, there would be no society. We would have nowhere to learn, explore new ideas, disprove old beliefs or share our humanity with future generations. Without books, there would be no possibility of adventure and no refuge for the imagination. The book is the place where our collective memory dwells, the bridge between the past and the future.
A world without books: Unimaginable
To imagine a world without books is to imagine a world without history, without discoveries, without dreams. A world where knowledge does not expand and where progress has no roots. Books allow us to preserve the traces of our existence and to build a path to the future.
Without them, there would be no technology, no economy, not even a legal framework to organize. As a company dedicated to legal, financial and technological advice, at The Lighthouse Team we know that without books, our areas of work would be unthinkable. Books are the vehicle that connects us with knowledge and drives us forward.
Today, we celebrate the book
Today, rather than talking about numbers or analysis, we want to celebrate. International Book Day is a reminder that knowledge, imagination and human thought find their best ally in books. It is a celebration of the past, the present and, above all, the future.
Because the book is not only a written work, but a symbol of freedom, learning and creation. So today, let us join our voices in this worldwide celebration of the book and all that it represents.
