Citing robust international publishing output and efforts to tackle problems, Bloomsbury’s Richard Charkin gives an overview at Abu Dhabi.
Mohammed Hasan Alwan Interview: ‘How We Convey Ourselves to Each Other’
‘Writing and art are the kind of thing that’s going to bring us together,’ says Mohammed Hasan Alwan, on winning the Arab world’s biggest literary award.
Saudi Author Mohammed Hasan Alwan Wins 2017 International Prize for Arabic Fiction
At Tuesday’s ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Hasan Alwan, the Riyadh-born author of five novels, is honored with the Arab world’s top award.
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction’s Shortlist: Strong on Issues
At a time when literary fiction has a chance to illuminate the struggles and needs of many, the leading Arabic fiction prize’s shortlist makes the point.
Amin Maalouf Takes Top Honor at 10th Sheikh Zayed Book Award
At the Abu Dhabi Book Fair, world-renowned novelist Amin Maalouf was awarded as Cultural Personality of the Year by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award.
Lebanon, Tunisia, and Egypt: A Few Words With Hassan Yaghi
‘With piracy, we cannot pay for either rights or good translations,’ says publisher Hassan Yaghi. His Dar al-Tanweer has offices in three nations and sees the Arabic publishing world’s challenges well.
Malta’s Moxie: A Few Words With Mark Camilleri at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair
‘The increasing globalization of information has made people aware that they have their own indigenous culture and literature,’ says Mark Camilleri of Malta’s National Book Council.
At Abu Dhabi Book Fair: A Few Words With Nigeria’s Richard Ali
At the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, Nigeria’s Richard Ali talks about the multilingual hurdles faced by those working in publishing in Africa.
Frankfurt’s The Markets: A Snapshot of the United Arab Emirates
Estimated at a value of €250 million, the UAE’s book industry is among the world’s most intriguing emerging stories, a fast-gainer in the lineup of The Markets: Global Publishing Summit in October at Frankfurt.
Richard Nash on the Democratization of Publishing
Publishing is returning to its pre-industrial models when everyone was a creator, transforming into a network where emotions matter most, says Richard Nash.