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Adam Wiedemann
Adam Wiedemann, best known for his poetry, returns to prose after a decade-long absence following the publication of his last collection of short stories "Sęk pies brew"
["Cinq pièces brèves"], making his comeback all the more noteworthy, meaningful and poignant.
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Andrzej Stasiuk
Andrzej Stasiuk’s latest publication consists of four sketches in prose – works that are neither short stories nor pictures. Not particularly extensive, lacking in any clear plot, revolving around people that are not particularly sympathetic. In sum: there’s not a lot happening here.
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18.05.2012 |
 European Literature Night (ELN) is back for its fourth year, taking over capital cities across the continent for a whole evening, in its biggest and brightest celebration yet of the best of European writing.
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 The winning titles and translators of this year’s Best Translated Book Award were announced on May 4th at McNally Jackson Books as part of the PEN World Voices Festival. In fiction, Wiesław Myśliwski’s "Stone Upon Stone", translated from the Polish by Bill Johnston, took the top honor.
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 American bookshops will soon be receiving the English translation of Józef Hen's "Nowolipie Street". The book has been published by DL Books, and was translated by Krystyna Boron. The first positive reviews have already appeared in the local press. "Nowolipie Street" is the first book by Józef Hen to be translated into English.
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 Long-form journalism constitutes some of Poland's best contemporary writing, following the tradition of legendary journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski. Wojciech Jagielski is one of the leading exponents of this genre of creative non-fiction, and he will be presenting "The Night Wanderers" at this year's PEN World Voices Festival and in Washington, DC after the festival.
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The Book Institute announces a competition for 2012 projects in Poland and abroad, for undertakings to promote the work and thought of Janusz Korczak.
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There are more than 31,000 publishers registered in Poland. However, the market is highly concentrated. The 300 largest publishing firms still hold almost 98 per cent of it. More »
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