Tbilisi, UNESCO’s World Book Capital, has mounted a show themed on Georgia’s censorious past–and the present dangers of self-censorship.
Madrid’s ‘Desperate Literature’ Short Fiction Prize: Paige Cowan-Hall
The fourth outing of the award produced by the Desperate Literature bookshop in Madrid features work centered on colonial oppression.
Tbilisi International Book Festival Returns to Physical Production
With a full schedule of in-person events and activities, the 2021 Tbilisi International Book Festival in Georgia takes place this week, and attendee registration is now open.
Tbilisi Opens Its UNESCO World Book Capital Year: ‘An Historic Day’
Constrained by the pandemic, a small but spirited weekend opens the 2021 UNESCO World Book Capital program in Tbilisi.
Georgian Publishers and PEN Center Protest Nika Melia’s Arrest
The violent state arrest of the Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia prompts a message of alarm to the publishing community from Tbilisi.
Writers’ House of Georgia, British Library, Words Without Borders Announce Festival
This digital literary festival’s February 25 to 28 dates reflect Georgia’s annexation by and independence from the Soviet Union.
Words Without Borders’ 2020 Gala: Translation and Generosity
More than 250 donor-attendees logged in to the digital edition of the Words Without Borders Gala in support of literature in translation.
Tbilisi Book Fair States Support for Belarus Opposition; PEN America Backs Alexievich
Georgia’s book fair surveyed the impact of the pandemic and issued a statement of support for Belarusian writers and publishers.
Coronavirus Worklife: In Tbilisi, Publishers Make Urgent Appeal to Government for Help
Predicting a loss of US$3.8 million by the end of this month, the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association issues a list of nine urgent requests.
In Tbilisi, Georgia Plans World Book and Copyright Day Online
On April 23, the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association expects to stream a busy World Book and Copyright Day program online.