The International Publishers Association calls for nominations for the 2016 Freedom to Publish Prize.
‘Freedom to Publish and copyright are the twin pillars upon which the IPA stands. Our Freedom to Publish Prize is unique in being the only international award that honours the exemplary courage shown by publishers who dare to publish controversial books in the face intimidation, harassment or worse,’ said IPA President, Richard Charkin.
Image by Keizer – an Egyptian street artist
International Publishers’ Association (IPA) holds successful 2015 General Assembly meeting during Frankfurt Book Fair.
New members and a reinvigorated Executive Committee give the IPA a rare impetus going into 2016.
The IPA General Assembly at the Frankfurt Book Fair on 15 October accepted new members from the following countries: Bangladesh, China, Greece, Jordan and Peru. It also voted to give Full Member status to the associations from the following countries: Saudi Arabia, Slovenia and Tunisia.