Touko Harri Tapani Siltala
Born June 23, 1957, Helsinki
Master of Arts (Finnish literature), University of Helsinki
Publisher and managing director 2008–, Siltala Publishing
Publishing editor 1982, 1984–1987, head of advertising 1987–1989, director of the Direct Marketing Department 1989–1991, head of publishing (Finnish literature) 1992–2000, literary director 2000–2008, WSOY
Photo: Veikko Somerpuro
Written by Riitta-Ilona Hurmerinta
Translated by Matthew Billington
Many of my memories from the University of Helsinki are anchored in spaces: the incredibly beautiful foyer of the old wing of the Main Building, the rooms of the Department of Finnish Literature on Liisankatu, the hall of the National Library.
My closest fellow students were Jyrki Kalliokoski and Minna Jokinen. Jyrki is now a Professor of Finnish, Ms Jokinen is in advertising. I got to know the author Kari Hotakainen early on in my studies, and that friendship has lasted all these decades.
Touko Harri Tapani Siltala
Born June 23, 1957, Helsinki
Master of Arts (Finnish literature), University of Helsinki
Publisher and managing director 2008–, Siltala Publishing
Publishing editor 1982, 1984–1987, head of advertising 1987–1989, director of the Direct Marketing Department 1989–1991, head of publishing (Finnish literature) 1992–2000, literary director 2000–2008, WSOY
Photo: Veikko Somerpuro
Written by Riitta-Ilona Hurmerinta
Translated by Matthew Billington
