“Now that we have entered the 21st century, it is difficult to dissociate the end from the means: what to say, and where to say it? Thus, we find that many authors seeking to promote debate, creativity and critical thinking, justice and equality are published by large conglomerates with multiple editorial labels. Isn’t the transformative power of these works reduced to nothing when they plunge into the workings of the entertainment industry? It is a fact that transnational corporations, (…)
The right to read, resist, hope
The new generation speaks out
Initiated by the International Alliance of Independent Publishers, the Fez Conference is organised in collaboration with En toutes lettres in Morocco, which put forward Fez’s candidacy to host this upcoming major event.
Common thread
Strengthening and promoting the values of the Alliance
In 2021, while the world was living to the rhythm of the Covid pandemic, preparations were underway for the 2021 Pamplona Conference, (…)
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Following the publication in 2019 of a mapping of public book policies in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa/ Madagascar and Latin America, the independent publishers of the Arab world are pleased to present the mapping of public book policies in 11 countries in the region: Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen.
Given the instability and socio-political fragility in the region, this (…)
What to say, and where to say it? Open Letter from Independent Publishers to authors and intellectuals committed to a fairer world, 2020
