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Books
Books carry the knowledge and the dreams, the feelings and the stories of people throughout time.
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A giant of modernist literature: Robert Musil
Robert Musil almost chose an officer's career — but then he wrote a key 20th century novel.
How fantasy art became popular
Sexy women, winged demons, buff fighters — such characters are widespread in fantasy books, films or comics.
Germany: The worst waste of taxpayer money in 2020
A rail crossing to nowhere and faulty COVID-19 aid were just some cases flagged in this year's tax watchdog report.
'Divided We Stand': Portraits of a polarized country
Mathias Braschler and Monika Fischer spent months traveling across the US photographing people from all walks of life.
Joshua Wong on Hong Kong: 'The situation is a nightmare'
Amid a growing crackdown, the activist is counting on international support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.
Exhibition: "The Palace of Versailles in Comic Books”
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited places around the world.
Amartya Sen wins German Book Trade Peace Prize
Indian scholar Amartya Sen has received the German Book Trade's peace prize for his work combating social inequality.
Paying homage to the world of books
This book pays homage to the world’s most beautiful and interesting book shops.
When Charlie Chaplin imitated Adolf Hitler
"The Great Dictator" was the first major Hollywood production that took a clear stance against the Nazis.
Frankfurt Book Fair goes virtual
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the most important event in the international book industry. The 2020 fair will take place online, leaving the event’s large halls empty. How will that work? Arts.21 interviews the fair’s director Juergen Boos.
Indigenous voices in Canadian literature
Indigenous authors add to diversity in the literature of Canada, guest of honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Challenges and opportunities at the Frankfurt Book Fair
With most offerings online, this year's fair is defying the coronavirus pandemic. It's also more inclusive than ever.
Anne Weber wins the German Book Prize 2020
Germany's prestigious literary prize has been awarded to Anne Weber for her novel "Annette, ein Heldinnenepos."
Can the Frankfurt Book Fair inspire digitally?
The fair's head, Juergen Boos, spoke to DW about the new format and why it's more important than ever to talk politics.
German Book Prize 2020: The 6 finalists
The literary award recognizes the best German-language novel of the year. Here is the shortlist's bold selection.
German Book Prize goes to Anne Weber
Anne Weber has won the 2020 German Book Prize for her novel in verse, 'Annette, a Heroine Epic.
Award-winning Novels
The German Book Prize is the country’s most prestigious literary award, and a huge career push for German writers. Six novels are on the short list for the prize. Who are the finalists, and what topics inspire them?
Nobel laureate Louise Glück 'simple only on the surface'
Why are Glück's works virtually unknown in Germany? DW asked translator Ulrike Draesner.
Book 'em: Gang of rare book thieves jailed in the UK
Romanian thieves who stole first edition works by Isaac Newton and rare editions of Dante are now behind bars in the UK.
The Nigerian university that defies Boko Haram
The University of Maiduguri has stayed open at the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency.
Rare books worth €2.7 million unearthed in Romania
London's Met Police said the books were found in a hidden compartment under a house in rural Romania.
The beauty of industrial architecture
Are shoe factories, shipyards, and labs beautiful? They are to photographer Alastair Philip Wiper.
Photos: They've survived the war as children
These portraits by award-winning photographer Dominic Nahr feature survivors of a major conflict over the past century.
A century of war survivors in photos
The book "I am Alive" portrays 11 conflict survivors and marks the 100th anniversary of Save the Children.
Booker-nominated Tsitsi Dangarembga faces trial
Arrested for protesting against Zimbabwe's government, the Booker Prize-nominated author is now set to appear in court.
2020 Booker Prize shortlist highlights diversity
On September 15, judges announced the six books shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize for Fiction.
Mario Vargas Llosa on the power of literature
Nobel Prize laureate Mario Vargas Llosa opened the 20th International Literature Festival Berlin — live and in person.
Trump on COVID-19: 'I wanted to always play it down'
According to recordings, President Donald Trump was aware of the severity of the coronavirus as early as February.
Book withdrawal sparks freedom of speech debate in India
A publisher has withdrawn the publication of a book on Delhi riots, which claimed dozens of lives in India.
Ethiopia’s mobile book vendors
Ethiopia’s literacy rate may not be very high, but many of those who can read are avid book readers.
Rijneveld snatches International Booker prize
Author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld claimed to be "proud as a cow with seven udders" for winning the honor.
Claudia Schiffer: The supermodel at 50
German-born supermodel Claudia Schiffer stood at the pinnacle of the fashion world. Here's a look back.
Pig Brother is watching you: 'Animal Farm'
George Orwell's book published 75 years ago criticized the Soviet Union. It's still relevant more relevant than ever.
Brave new world? Dystopias in film and literature
George Orwell's "Animal Farm" turns 75. Many more writers and filmmakers have created grim portrayals of the future.
Jim Button: Is the children's book racist?
Children around the world love the adventures of "Jim Button and Luke the Engine-Driver." But are the stories racist?
Royal secrets: Why people love tell-all books
"Finding Freedom" is the most recent biography about Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. Does it offer exciting news?
Challenging the chic 'Parisienne' myth
A new book by a Paris-based writer is pushing back against the cliches of the effortlessly glamorous Parisian woman.
Fun facts about Book Lovers Day
Every year on August 9, bibliophiles celebrate Book Lovers Day. Who are these bookworms, and what do they collect?
Uber records massive loss in Q2 as bookings plunge
Uber's bookings were severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but its food delivery unit reported a 103% jump in revenue.
Colonial views in Africa's history books
Text books used in Africa often present the continent's history from a colonial point of view.
Author Bernard Schlink about his new book
In an interview with DW, the best-selling author talks about relationship, guilt and saying farewell.
Bestselling Trump tell-all by the president's niece
In her new book, Donald Trump's niece takes an unforgiving look at the American president
A brief history of Black superheroes in comics
Before the Marvel Comics film "Black Panther" became a box office hit, superheroes were almost always white.
Judge rejects Trump bid to block Bolton book
The memoir by Trump's ex-national security adviser portrays the president as corrupt, incompetent, and unfit for office.
Author Carlos Ruiz Zafon has died
Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon, who wrote "The Shadow of the Wind," has died of cancer at the age of 55.
A bombshell book to end a presidency?
The tell-all book by Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton goes on sale next week. Bolton describes a president willing to break the law to do favors for dictators and a leader who knows shockingly little about the world. Brent Goff asks James Kirchick, a foreign policy analyst and visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, where this leaves the Trump presidency.
Bolton book: Trump sought reelection help from China
Book excerpts portray a US president "stunningly uninformed." The White House is trying to block publication.
Indian economist Amartya Sen wins German peace prize
The 86-year-old professor won the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for his work on social injustice.
Ex-Trump adviser sued over tell-all book
The Trump administration says the book is a security risk, but excerpts show an unflattering portrait of the White House
'Wuhan Diary': 60 days in a locked-down city
Chinese author Fang Fang chronicled life during Wuhan's lockdown, praising front-line workers and criticizing officials.
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