Calling Antje Rávik Strubel’s book literature ‘that opposes injustice and violence,’ the German Book Prize 2021 jury honors ‘Blaue Frau.’
International Publishers Association Names Prix Voltaire Shortlist
The Prix Voltaire shortlist, honoring valor in the defense of free speech, includes publishers in Guatemala, Turkey, Lebanon, Belarus, and Gaza.
Ahead of Frankfurt: Establishing a ‘World Expression Forum’ for Freedom of Speech
With a solid cohort of experienced leaders and a strong start on shareholders’ backing, the ‘WEXFO’ is announcing its start in Norway.
Lydia White, Frances Clarke Win Germany’s €3,000 ‘GINT’ Translation Prize
The Börsenverein is announcing a digital ‘translation slam’ in which the winning translators’ work will be presented to the audience on November 9.
The German Book Prize’s 2021 Shortlist: Six ‘Artistically Outstanding Novels’
Said to demonstrate ‘an immense delight and expertise in storytelling,’ the German Book Prize shortlist will yield to a winner on October 18.
Germany Honors Its ‘Most Beautiful Regional Book’
The Börsenverein and federal interior ministry have opened ‘Days of the Regions’ with a jury’s selection the ‘Most Beautiful Regional Book.’
Germany’s First Half of 2021: Ebook Dynamics, and Libraries
German publishers say that robust ebook performance last year and this year could be impacted by state-subsidized e-lending.
Copyright: Germany’s Börsenverein Warns Textbook Market Is ‘Shrinking Drastically’
The implementation of Germany’s Copyright Knowledge Society Act is seen in a new survey to be cutting into textbook sales.
German Book Prize Names Its 2021 Longlist: ‘A Broad Bouquet’
The longlist for the German Book Prize includes five authors’ debuts, and a focus on both ‘origin and history’ and contemporary concerns.
German Book Prize: ‘Nationwide Blind Date Readings’ With Authors
The German Book Prize announces a series of author readings running through October 1 and set in many parts of Germany.