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In China, the 2019 Prix Fu Lei Honors New French-to-Mandarin Translations
Continuing a longstanding tradition of cultural relations between France and China, the Prix Fu Lei this year features works by Foucault, Céline, and Adimi.
BIEF’s Fellowship for Arab Publishers: Contrasts and Commonalities
BIEF’s program in Paris has brought Arab publishers into meetings and visits with French counterparts to exchange experiences, books, and viewpoints.
Egypt’s Muhammad Abdelnabi Wins France’s Arab Literature Prize
Saying he ‘wanted to write a story without it being shocking,’ Abdelnabi talks about his book based on an actual case of anti-gay police action in Cairo.
Three Authors on the Impact of Lebanon’s Political Unrest
As Saad Hariri steps down, three of Lebanon’s best known writers say they’re hopeful ‘that we can get rid of a sectarian political system.’
The Politics of Translation: ‘Arabic Literatures in Europe’
Two days before the Frankfurter Buchmesse opened, a program in Frankfurt hosted discussions with publishers, translators, and authors on bringing Arabic writing to European readers.
Croatian Publisher Fraktura Releases Igor Štiks’ Latest Novel, ‘W’
Igor Štiks’ works have been translated into 15 languages. Fraktura publisher Seid Serdarević has high hopes for this new mystery and political reflection.
Spain’s Dolores Redondo Goes to New Orleans for ‘North Face of the Heart’
In an interview with Publishing Perspectives, bestselling author Dolores Redondo on the inspiration behind her latest book, a prequel to her Baztán Trilogy sensation.
In Frankfurt: Spain’s New Translation Grants and Market Data
Ramping up activities for its 20201 turn as Frankfurt’s Guest of Honor, Spain launched expanded translation funding and presented book market statistics at the fair.
Mohamed Sabry Brings Youthful Energy to his Egyptian Publishing House
In Frankfurt as part of the fair’s 2019 Invitation Program, Egyptian publisher Mohamed Sabry has seen success with his fresh approach to running Kayan Publishing.