In an interview about the Tehran Book Fair Uncensored, Laurance Hugues says that this event is organized by Persian publishers who want to defend freedom to publish.

 

This year's Gutekunst Prize from the Goethe-Institut NY goes to translator Nick Andrews. And in Canada, the French Embassy has announced two translation initiatives.

 

In categories of art, photography, fiction, nonfiction, and speciality books, the 213-year-old New England Society announces winners of its award for trade books of regional interest and significance.