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10 Feb

David Doherty wins the 2022 Society of Authors Vondel Translation Prize for his translation of Jaap Robben’s Summer Brother

July 20, 2022
By Lydia Unsworth

We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of the prestigious Society of Authors Vondel Translation Prize is David Doherty, translator of Jaap Robben’s Summer Brother, published by World Editions in 2...

14 Oct

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Who’s creating a buzz in Sheffield? Jaap Robben!

April 15, 2022
By Ruth Killick

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 ...

05 Oct

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Coming soon! The Movement by Petra Hůlová, translated by Alex Zucker

October 5, 2021
By Ruth Killick

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, ...

30 Sep

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International Booker nominee Jaap Robben visits UK October 2021 for three live events!

April 6, 2022
By Ruth Killick

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 create...

30 Sep

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Special event in Belfast! Gaëlle Josse (author, the Last Days of Ellis Island) talks to Dominique Barbéris

September 30, 2021
By Ruth Killick

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 Jo...

23 Sep

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There’s a buzz about Jaap Robben!

September 23, 2021
By Ruth Killick

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 f...

06 Sep

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Memories of My Father, the film based on Hector Abad’s memoir, Oblivion, is available to watch online

April 6, 2022
By Ruth Killick

Memories of My Father, the film based on Hector Abad’s memoir, Oblivion, is available to watch online via Curzon cinemas via this link Watch Memories Of My Father Online - Curzon Home Cinema In the...

06 Sep

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Don’t miss these upcoming events with Gaëlle Josse, Pierre Jarawan and Jaap Robben

September 6, 2021
By Ruth Killick

Despite the pandemic the vibrant literary festival scene is still thriving with many World Editions authors speaking at online events. Edinburgh saw Samar Yazbek discussing her new book Planet of Cla...

09 Aug

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World Editions Launches First Three Audiobooks

July 20, 2022
By Sabrina

World Editions is proud to announce that our first three audiobooks are now available exclusively on Audible! Linda Boström Knausgård's October Child is now available as an audiobook. Translated fr...

09 Aug

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Two World Editions Translators to participate in PEN America WIT Month Reading Series

July 20, 2022
By Sabrina

WOMEN IN TRANSLATION MONTH READING SERIES presented by PEN America SESSION 1: Arthur Reiji Morris and Li Kotomi's Solo Dance Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern Moderator: Pi...