ARAB WORLD NEWS October 3, 2019 |
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Introducing Arab World Book News from PP:
Publishing Perspectives is pleased to introduce our Arab World Book News, a new addition to our regular reporting. Eight times a year, we will offer an email edition dedicated to news and updates from Arab world publishing.
This edition is supported by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. |
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| International Prize for Arabic Fiction winner Ibrahim Nasrallah argues that Arabic literature needs more support and should not be judged solely in the context of politics and conflict. |
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| Leading the recently announced Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Authority and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Dr. Ali Bin Tamim is working to provide more incentives to translate Arabic literature. |
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| More Reporting from the Arab World |
IPA Middle East Seminar: Digital Distribution, Audiobooks, and Resistance Read the article
OverDrive’s Steven Rosato: The Arab World’s ‘Enormous Advantage’ in Libraries Read the article
Interview: Comments on Displacement from Hoda Barakat, 2019 Arabic Fiction Winner Read the article
Oman’s Jokha Alharthi and Translator Marilyn Booth Win the 2019 Man Booker International Prize Read the article |
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| Sheikh Zayed Book Award Events in Frankfurt |
Panel Discussion: Trends in Arabic and German Children's Literature
Thursday, 17 October, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Weltempfang Stage, Hall 4.1 B81
More details here
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International Publishers Dinner at Frankfurter Hof Thursday, 17 October, 7:30 p.m. Frankfurter Hof
This dinner brings together an interesting group of publishers from around the world to spark new friendships and facilitate literary connections.
Email us if you would like to join the dinner
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Translation Launch and Networking Reception
Friday, 18 October, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Where: Abu Dhabi Stand, Hall 5.1 B150
Two publisher will present their translations of Sheikh Zayed Book Award–winning titles. Networking reception with refreshments will follow. |
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