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Remembering Gary Pulsifer
Gary Pulsifer was a pioneering independent publisher, who founded Arcadia in 1996. French Books UK, along with many actors of the...
Riad Sattouf: "My British Family"
If you are an avid reader of this blog, Riad Sattouf is no longer a stranger to you. He was a the Institut Français last April, to...
'Cry, Mother Spain' by Lydie Salvayre
This week, French literature meets Spanish history thanks to flamboyant writer Lydie Salvayre! Cry Mother Spain, beautifully translated...
'The Flowers of Evil' by Charles Baudelaire
Time to put poetry forward! A few days ago, we received this beautigul glowing cover. Alma Books have recently published a new English...
Who is Jean-Philippe Toussaint?
Belgian writer, photographer and filmmaker, Jean-Philippe Toussaint is a creative mind never running out of ideas. His website reflects...
Hay : of Fest and Scent
The Hay Festival has just begun! From May 26th to June 5th, writers from around the world gather to debate and share stories in the...
'Peplum' by Blutch
The man known as Blutch is one of the giants of contemporary comics, and Peplum may be his masterpiece. Originally serialized in the...
Reading Marseilles !
Not long ago, we were telling you about Reading Europe, a brilliant project launched by publisher Dedalus to promote European literature....
'Notes 1. Born to be a Larve' by Boulet
Comics lovers, this one is for you. Actually, this one is for everyone. That's what's so delightful about Boulet's drawings and...
Eurovisions: Comics Cordiale
On the 13th of March, six leading contemporary writers and artists from Belgium, Britain, France, Italy and Spain came to the Institute...
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