Fum d'Estampa Press, the indie publisher translating Catalan books into English
Founded in 2019 by Douglas Suttle, it has already published over 15 translations
April 8, 2022 10:58 AM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Twenty Catalan books a year translated into English
English is fourth most common language for Catalan literary translations after Spanish, French and Italian
April 6, 2022 06:27 PM
‘Historic’ Sant Jordi expected with book sales likely to reach pre-pandemic figures
Various cities will replicate the model of a central hub of booksellers and rose merchants
April 6, 2022 05:36 PM
Catalan authors bring their unique literary universes to London Book Fair
Conversations centered around relevance of classics, experiences of loss and love, and the meaning of experience today
April 6, 2022 10:11 AM
Barcelona's Liceu opera house 'leaps into the void' with adventurous 2022-2023 season
Il trovatore, Macbeth, and 7 Deaths of Maria Callas among 40 classic and contemporary masterpieces
April 5, 2022 08:51 PM
Catalan literature in the spotlight at London Book Fair
Publishers hope to boost translations into English as eight top Catalan writers attend event
April 4, 2022 01:55 PM
Barcelona's Liceu opera house celebrates 175 years with gala concert
Occasion marked with balcony fanfare on La Rambla before works by Verdi, Donizetti and Puccini
April 3, 2022 10:50 PM
Barcelona hosts ‘Concert for Peace’ in aid of Ukraine
Jordi Savall, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and host of classical stars perform specially curated program at L'Auditori
March 30, 2022 09:21 PM
Miró tapestry restoration on public display at Barcelona art gallery
Process undertaken by ‘la Caixa’ foundation will take one month, with the work staying for at least one more
March 28, 2022 05:57 PM
Two Catalans among award winners at 2022 Oscars
Leo Sánchez and Francesc Bolló victorious for Best Animated Short Film and Best Visual Effects
March 28, 2022 02:32 PM
Laia Costa shares award for Best Actress at the Málaga Film Festival
Prize given ‘ex aequo’ along with ‘Cinco Lobitos’ co-star Susi Sánchez
March 26, 2022 02:22 PM
‘800 Meters’ – Netflix releases new docuseries on 2017 terror attacks
Three-part series examines reasons behind the radicalization of a group of youths thought to be well integrated into society
March 25, 2022 01:03 PM
Emir Kusturica concert cancelled as venue condemns Russia’s war on Ukraine
Demonstrations had been called against filmmaker and musician accused of “legitimizing dictators” by protesters
March 24, 2022 08:12 PM
2016 Ukrainian Eurovision winner to perform at Barcelona party for song contest
Event to also welcome competition legends and Spain’s 2022 entry
March 24, 2022 05:42 PM
UK to host its largest Catalan culture festival this spring
25 events across the country showcasing best of Catalan books, dance, music, art, cinema, and theatre
March 24, 2022 01:12 PM
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