Citing ‘an optimism that in the face of unimaginable cruelty still believes in change,’ UK-based Angela Gui accepts for her father, Gui Minhai, the International Publishers Association’s Prix Voltaire for courage in the face of attempts to suppress the freedom to publish.
Austrian-American Writer Frederic Morton Honored in New York City
In tribute to the memory of Vienna-born author and columnist Frederic Morton, New York’s Austrian Cultural Forum will name its library for him in an evening of music, reminiscence, and film.
International Publishers Association Monitors Cumhuriyet Trial in Turkey
Representatives from the International Publishers Association are in Istanbul to support 17 journalists who are on trial in Turkey on charges of aiding terrorists.
A Million-Copy Besteller at Age 93: Stéphane Hessel and Indignez vous!
Stéphane Hessel is France’s 93-year old publishing phenomenon with his 14-page political essay, Indignez vous! released in October 2010
IPA Announces ‘Extreme Concern’ About Book Censorship in Hong Kong
The ongoing implementation of Beijing’s new national security law in Hong Kong reportedly includes the removal of published content.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Holds Norway Guest of Honor News Conference in Leipzig
Promising that ‘freedom of expression and the desire for critical debate’ will be part of the Norway Guest of Honor program at Frankfurter Buchmesse, Norwegian authors discuss their work and culture at a news conference in Leipzig.
Interview With the Plan S Implementation Committee’s David Sweeney
‘My question for those who say it’s too tight a time scale,’ says Plan S task force co-chair David Sweeney, ‘is how long do you want?’
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Frankfurt: ‘Literature Does Matter’
Delivering a rousing talk at the Frankfurt Book Fair’s opening press conference, author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke about the strength of literature and women.
Turkey’s Orhan Pamuk Leads Russian Yasnaya Polyana Literary Prize Winners
Orhan Pamuk’s literary tribute to Istanbul wins the 1-million-ruble Yasnaya Polyana Literary Prize this year, based at Leo Tolstoy’s estate.
Mentors, Frankfurt and Building a Translation List from Scratch
Will Evans, publisher of Deep Vellum Press, discusses building a translation publishing house from scratch with help of mentors and the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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