International Booker Nominated author Jaap Robben launches his new book, Biography of a Fly in Sheffield 15-31 October Follow the story across 17 poster sites across the town in a special poster event ran by Off the Shelf Literature festival Jaap also presents his International...
World Editions is happy and proud to share that Planet of Clay has been named a Finalist for the National Book Award for Translated Literature (US), as announced via the New York Times on 5 October. Planet of Clay is written by the award-winning Samar Yazbek and...
This dystopian fantasy by one of the Czech republic’s leading writers is already receiving advance praise in the US: ‘one part Animal Farm, one part The Handmaid’s Tale, one part A Clockwork Orange, and (maybe) one part Frankenstein, Czech writer Hůlová’s novel dismantles the patriarchy and replaces it with...
David Doherty appears on the longlist for the Vondel Prize for his translation of Summer Brother by Jaap Robben, published in English by World Editions. Jonathan Reeder, who has also translated titles for World Editions, appears on the longlist as well for his translation of...
Czech authors Petra Hůlová and Kateřina Tučková discuss their recent novels The Movement and Gerta on 17 Sunday October at 1 pm New York (6 pm London). About this virtual event: Czech authors Petra Hůlová and Kateřina Tučková discuss their recent novels The Movement and Gerta with their English-language translators Alex...
London, Cheltenham and Sheffield events feature International Booker-nominated Summer Brother and launching Biography of a Fly, the Dutch bestseller. Unique poster campaign in Sheffield creates extra buzz. Jaap Robben, one of the most talked-about contemporary Dutch writers will visit the UK in October 2021...
At the Belfast International arts festival on 23 October 4-6 pm in a special event arranged with the Institut Francais, you can book tickets to watch online here. Dominique Barbéris & Gaëlle Josse | Belfast International Arts Festival, Virtual Events Gaëlle is the author of The Last...
Today sees the UK publication of Biography of a Fly by International Booker-longlisted author Jaap Robben. It is the witty and moving story of an unusual friendship. The book tells the story of a fly, who befriends a buzzard and throws himself into life with gusto,...
World Editions authors Samar Yazbek and Maryse Condé, with their translators Leri Price and Richard Philcox have been longlisted for the prestigious US literature prize, the National Book Award for Translated literature. The shortlist will be announced on 5 October, and the winners on 17 November. Guadeloupean...
Vancouver Writers Fest Presents The International Sunday Brunch With Joshua Ferris, Claire Fuller, Linda Boström Knausgård, Jaap Robben, and Jeff VanderMeer on Sunday 24 October at 11 am Pacific time Sunday is made for slow, quiet mornings of contemplation, relaxation… and deliciousness. Enjoy a cozy morning...