Book launch of the novel "The Comandante's Beret"
Overview
Intro
The Schaffhausen journalist Matthias Wipf presents his first novel, "Das Beret des Comandante". Book launch in conversation with NZZ editor Zeno Geisseler.
The story is about the Swiss ambassador Emil Stadelhofer, who played an important role in preventing the world from getting into a nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 - as the USA's protecting power representative and with a direct line to revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. Meticulously researched and grippingly told.
In conversation with NZZ editor Zeno Geisseler, the author will officially present his novel at this book launch.
The event is under the patronage of the Historical Society of the Canton of Schaffhausen.
Welcome:
Cyril Schiendorfer, President of the Historical Society
Greetings:
Marco Planas, City Councillor / Head of Cultural Affairs Schaffhausen
Mark Kuster, President of the children's charity Camaquito
Discussion Zeno Geisseler (Editor Neue Zürcher Zeitung) with book author Matthias Wipf
approx. 20:15: Aperitif and book sale
The event will be accompanied by music.
| Location |
Pavillon im Park Steigstrasse 26 8200 Schaffhausen Switzerland |
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| Event Homepage | https://historischerverein-sh.ch/veranstaltungen/ |
| Opening hours |
(doors open at 18:30)
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Event dates
- 11 June 2026