József Köves
József Köves is a Hungarian publisher, writer, and journalist.
Early life and education
Köves attended the MÚOSZ Journalism School from 1961 to 1962. He later pursued his studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Humanities, specializing in library science and Hungarian literature, from 1975 to 1981.Career
Köves started his professional career in various administrative and journalistic roles. From 1956 to 1957, he worked as an administrator at the Ercsi cukorgyár. In 1959, he served as a warehouse administrator at the Pest-Budai Vendéglátó Vállalat. Between 1959 and 1970, he worked as a propaganda presenter at the Állami Könyvterjesztő Vállalat. From 1970 to 1972, he worked as a journalist for a company newspaper.In 1972, Köves became the head of the press group at Művelt Nép Könyvterjesztő, where he served for five years. From 1977 to 1985, he held the position of Deputy Head of the Propaganda Department at the Hungarian Publishers and Distributors Association.
In 1985, Köves transitioned to work in radio broadcasting. In 1990, he worked as a journalist and editor at 7Lap, and since 1992, he has been the director of K.u.K. Könyvkiadó.
Personal life
In 1962, Köves József married Julianna Kemény. They have a son named Köves Gábor, who was born in 1967.Main works
The Griffin-Licence The Shared Dog Longlegged, Allfat, Chucklehead Golden Book of Jewish Humor Marionette Short Story- ''If I Remember Well to One of My Lives''
Editorial works
Half a Hundred Sentences for My Mother Half a Hundred Sentences about Love 25 Years of the General Education- ''Book of Bosom-Friends''
Films
- ''Common Dog''