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Željka Lovrenčić named a corresponding member of the Madrid-based Academia Hispanoamericana de Buenas Letras
Croatian writer, translator and Hispanist Željka Lovrenčić was named a corresponding member of the Madrid-based Academia Hispanoamericana de Buenas Letras this month. This renowned institution operates throughout the Hispanic area and collaborates closely with the world-famous Andrés Bello Foundation.
Croatian author and translator Brankica Radić guest of Les entretiens de poésie program
The participants are Michel Deguy, Xavier Galmiche, Isabelle Macor, Guillaume Métayer, and Brankica Radić, the authors and translators whose poems appeared in the feature 170 and 171 of the magazine Po&sie.
Our author Ivana Šojat at 5th EU-China International Literature Festival (online event)
Ivana Šojat, our prolific novelist, poet, essayist, and literary translator is a guest at the 5th edition of the EU-China International Literature Festival (November 12th – December 6th 2020) organized by The Delegation of the European Union to China.
'Anthology of the modern Croatian' poetry published in China
The 'Anthology of the Modern Croatian Poetry' was launched on October 27th in Beijing, and it represents the most ambitious and extensive presentation of the Croatian literature to the Chinese readers.
Olja Savičević Ivančević won prestigious Premier roman 2020 Award
Farewell, Cowboy by Olja Savičević Ivančević has just been awarded with the Premier roman 2020 Award! Published by JC Lattès and translated by Chloe Billon, Farewell, Cowboy has been chosen among seven translated titles as the best debut novel published in France.
The new edition of ''The Bridge'' / ''Most'' literary magazine is available online
Founded in Zagreb in 1966 by the Croatian Writers' Association, ''The Bridge'' / ''Most'' literary magazine is destined to promote Croatian literature at the European and international culture scene.
Inalco 2020 Prize to Chloé Billon for the French translation of No-Signal Area by Robert Perišić
The French translator Chloé Billon has received the coveted INALCO 2020 prize for translators for her translation of No-Signal Area (Les Turbines du Titanic in French) by the Croatian author Robert Perišić. The novel was published in France by the publishing house Editions Gaȉa, with support of the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media.
French edition of Farewell, Cowboy by Olja Savičević Ivančević has been shortlisted for the Premier roman
The French edition of the acclaimed novel was recently published by JC Lattès with a translation grant support of the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media and translated by Chloe Billon.
An outstanding review on Hrvoje Pejaković's poetry at Poezibao by Marc Wetzel
Poezibao, the renowned French website dedicated to poetry, has published a review by Marc Wetzel on Hrvoje Pejaković's poetry and his recently published French translation.
EEG by Daša Drndić wins the Best Translated Book Award
The 2020 edition of Best Translated Book Award went to the novel EEG written by Daša Drndić, translated by Celia Hawkesworth and published by New Directions.
American critics praise Robert Perišić’ No-Signal Area
After the international success of Our Man In Iraq by Robert Perišić, translated into a dozen languages across the globe, his novel No-Signal Area continues to spark interest of international publishers.
International Stefan Heym Prize goes to Slavenka Drakulić and Richard Swartz
The 2020 International Stefan Heym Prize winners are the Croatian novelist and journalist Slavenka Drakulić and the Swedish author and journalist Richard Swartz.
Croatian authors and publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2019
On this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, held from 16th to 19th October 2019, the 56 m2 long Croatian national stand will be located in the Hall 5.0 (D117).
Frankfurt Book Fair 2019: Croatia and Rijeka 2020 in the Heart of Europe
Roman Simić, the founder and director of the Festival of European Short Story, and Caroline Michel from Hay Festival, will present an important literary cooperation taking place in Rijeka in the June of 2020 and introduce the project “Europa 28”.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2019: Narrating the 'Other' in 'Big' and 'Small' Literatures
As will be shown in the conversation with Croatian authors Slobodan Šnajder and Kristian Novak and Austrian author Norbert Gstrein, the increasing interest for the perception of the self and "Other" is a shared feature of both Croatian as well as German literature.
The existing literary residencies in Croatia
The existing literary residencies in Croatia open to domestic and international writers.
Croatia at the Livre Paris 2019.
For the first time, the Republic of Croatia will participate at the biggest book fair in France Livre Paris, which will take place from 15 until 18 March 2019.
Croatia on the Leipzig Book Fair from March 21st to March 24th 2019
As in the past years, Croatia will once exhibit on the Leipzig Book Fair. Croatian authors will appear within Traduki, now traditional literary program, and continue the year-long practice of appearing alongside with other members of the Traduki cultural network.
Independent publisher Istros Books (UK) has published the English translation of the novel "Divljakuša/Wild Woman" by Marina Šur Puhlovski
Publishing house Istros Books has published Wild Woman, English translation of the book by Marina Šur Puhlovski first released in 2018 under the title Divljakuša.
The ninth GavranFest in Germany
The ninth GavranFest, the international theatre festival which exclusively features plays by the Croatian author Miro Gavran, will take place 1-3 February 2019 in the Sensemble Theatre in Ausburg, Germany.
Ivana Sajko to participate in the opening ceremony of Frankfurt Book Fair 2018
Another outstanding recognition for Ivana Sajko is the invitation to take part, along with the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the Flemish author Stefan Hertmans, in the Frankfurt Book Fair Opening Ceremony.
BIBF Reader's Choice Award 2018 for Dječja knjiga and Kašmir promet and their authors; Andrea Petrlik Huseinović candidate for the 2019 ALMA Award
At the recent 25th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, which for the first time also hosted the BICBF (Beijing International Children's Book Fair), Croatian publishers Dječja knjiga and Kašmir promet and their authors Andrea Petrlik Huseinović and Kašmir Huseinović received the BIBF – Reader’s Choice Award 2018.
Croatian authors and publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2018
Croatian Association of Publishers and Booksellers at the Croatian Chamber of Economy, in association with the Croatian Ministry of Culture, is organizing this year’s participation of Croatian authors and publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair, which will take place 10 – 14 October 2018.
Lit Link Festival in Pula, Rijeka and Zagreb
Lit Link Festival 2018 presents American and Croatian authors, hosting events in Pula (June 28), Rijeka (June 29) and Zagreb (June 30). Along with organizing readings by foreign and Croatian authors, Lit Link Festival is equally dedicated to the promotion of the Croatian literary production to international editors and publishers who are its equally important guests.
Dubravka Ugrešić won the T-portal Literary Award for her novel Lisica (The Fox)
T-portal’s eleventh literary award for the best novel was awarded to the author Dubravka Ugrešić for the novel "Lisica" / "The Fox"(Fraktura, 2017). The jury concluded that Lisica is a masterpiece by this distinguished Croatian master of narration.
Author Ivana Sajko and translator Alida Bremer are the winners of the tenth Internationaler Literaturpreis
Author Ivana Sajko and translator Alida Bremer are the winners of the tenth Internationaler Literaturpreis for translated contemporary literatures for the novel Liebesroman in its first German translation. Ivana Sajko receives a prize of 20,000 €, Alida Bremer receives a prize of 15,000 €.
Croatian authors and publishers at the Warsaw Book Fair from 17th to 20th May 2018
For the third time, Croatian authors and publishers will be presented to the Polish readers and industry representatives at the Warsaw Book Fair, which is to take place 17-20 May 2018.
Croatian authors at the Leipzig Book Fair, 15th – 18th March 2018
Once again in 2018, Croatian authors will be presented at the Leipzig Book Fair which takes place from 14th to 18th of March. Three Croatian authors will participate at the 2018 Leipzig Book Fair: Slavenka Drakulić, Ivana Šojat and Igor Štiks.
Croatia at Frankfurt Book Fair 2017
Year to year Croatia is present at the Frankfurt Book Fair as a central place of world publishing industry. This year we are presenting selection of recent works by 11 prominent contemporary Croatian writers, followed by a selection of books published by more than 30 Croatian publishers.
News Frankfurt 2015
According to the Association of American Publishers (AAP), in the first six months of 2015, sales of e-books in the US fell by 10 percent, yet e-books’ share of total book sales remains stable at 20 percent...
In the Grip of Madness
The New York Times - Sunday Book Review
‘Trieste,’ by Dasa DrndicFarewell, Cowboy by Olja Savičević review – coming of age in small-town Croatia (The Guardian)
Dazzling, funny and deadly serious, this perfectly pitched novel about the legacy of the Yugoslav war heralds the arrival of an exciting new European voice.
Croatian authors in McSweeney's Quarterly
Most recently published issue no. 48 of McSweeney's Quarterly Concern is featuring six Croatian authors: Gordan Nuhanović, Zoran Ferić, Damir Karakaš, Olja Savičević, Bekim Sejranović and Tea Tulić.
Kristian Novak receives Literary Award roman@tportal.hr for the Best Novel in 2013
The writer Kristian Novak has won the roman@tportal.hr award for his novel "Črna mati zemla" published by Algoritam. He was presented this prestigious literary award worth 50,000 HRK at yesterday's award ceremony held at Europa Cinema in Zagreb.
Croatia at the London Book Fair - Bilateral Poetry Party
An evening of poetry with a line-up of 3 Croatian Poets and 3 UK poets. Hosted by contemporary avant garde English poet and artist, Steven Fowler, this promises to be a lively evening of words and wine.
Croatia at the Leipzig Book Fair
This year Croatia was represented at the Leipzig Book Fair by authors Daša Drndić, Ivana Šojat Kuči, Ivana Simić Bodrožić, Milana Vuković Runjić, Branko Čegec, Marko Pogačar and Daniel Rafaelić.
1st edition of Zagreb Book Festival
1st edition of Zagreb Book Festival was successfully held in Zagreb's Museum of Arts and Crafts.
Croatia at Frankfurt Book Fair 2014
Featuring 149 interviews, critical essays, and 1,860 photographs that span 2,096 beautifully designed pages The Chronotope of Croatian Performance Art is a formidable and astounding testament to artists whose art clashed with all ideologies.