At The Irwaddy, U San OO, owner of Seikku Cho Cho publishing house spoke about the development of Burmese publishing, translations and ebooks in the country.
Burmese Publishing Recovering from Bribery, Turmoil
James Byrne surveys Burmese literature as it has evolved beyond mass censorship, and sees reasons for cautious optimism.
80 Years Later, Orwell’s “Burmese Days” Wins Award in Burma
The Burmese Ministry of Information announced that a new translation of Orwell’s 1934 novel, Burmese Days, won the National Literary Award’s informative literature award.
Myanmar’s Literati Shake Off Past, Look to Future
New freedoms and the patronage of pro-Democracy politician Aung San Suu Kyi helped Myanmar host its first book festival, where once-banned books were openly on display.