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Books
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Why writers are experimenting with 'simple German'
To reach a wider audience, Kristof Magnusson wrote a trhiller in simple German. He tells DW what's different about it.
'There's going to be a lot of protest literature'
British author Bernardine Evaristo tells DW how she is impacting the literary landscape for people of color.
George Orwell's '1984' tops bestseller lists
The "alternative facts" disscussion has shot Orwell's dystopian novel, "1984" to the top of bestseller lists in the US.
Kenyan Okwiri Oduor: Not your traditional African writer
Okwiri Oduor won the 2014 African Caine Prize for her short story "My Fathers Head" and has not stopped writing since.
Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week
Nature photographer Norbert Rosing, European Capital of Culturre Aarhus and: the Gelato University.
Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week
Nature photographer Norbert Rosing, European Capital of Culturre Aarhus and: the Gelato University.
Ice-cold art: The polar bear photographer
Photographer Norbert gets unusually close to polar bears and other residents of the Arctic.
Ice-Cold Art: The Polar Bear Photographer
Photographer Norbert gets unusually close to polar bears and other residents of the Arctic.
On the hunt for pink elephants in Zurich with Martin Suter
In an interview with DW, Swiss author Martin Suter talks about pink elephants and his new book, "Elefant."
'There was a hype created around 'Mein Kampf''
Historian Peter Longerich sees strengths and weaknesses in the critical edition of Hitler's work, published a year ago.
Post-colonial Zimbabwe
In her writing, Petina Gappah paints a vivid portrait of her post-colonial Zimbabwean roots.
10 classic German children's books you can read in English
Discover these classics of Germany's children's literature.
Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' becomes best-seller in Germany
One year after it was published, an annotated edition of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" has sold 85,000 copies in Germany.
YouTubers become authors
More and more publishing houses are trying to cash in on the success of YouTube stars.
Shift - Living in the Digital Age
YouTubers writing books. Apps for Chinese tourists in Bavaria. A minimalist music video by Filip Sterckx.
Security breaches in flight bookings
Experts are warning that hackers can easily crack the booking code, and re-book the flight.
Report: Hackers steal flights with security gap
Online booking codes make it easy for hackers to snag plane tickets from unsuspecting customers, German media reported.
YouTubers become authors
More and more publishing houses are trying to cash in on the success of YouTube stars.
Shift - Living in the Digital Age
YouTubers writing books. Apps for Chinese tourists in Bavaria. A minimalist music video by Filip Sterckx.
Why so many Germans fell in love with Winnetou
Now that the Karl May story has been refilmed, DW's Susanne Spröer gets to the bottom of it.
The characters in Karl May's famous 'Winnetou' series
Winnetou, Old Shatterhand, Nscho-Tschi: Here is an introduction to the main characters in Karl May's "Winnetou."
Tim Parks interview
We meet British essayist Tim Parks to discuss good literature, overrated bestsellers and Bob Dylan.
Myanmar to write Rohingya out of history books
The cultural affairs ministry wants to publish a book refuting the Rohingya people's claims to ethnic minority status.
Provocatively honest: Tuvia Tenenbom explores the US
Author Tuvia Tenenbom explored the US for his latest travelogue; he now received the Prize for Honest Journalism.
Why exorcism is booming in Poland
Among all Catholics in Poland, some claim to be possessed - and about 130 others are exorcist priests.
Germany's World Heritage sites
Photographer Günther Bayerl explored the beauty of Germany's World Heritage sites.
The lesser known sides of Goethe
On the 70th anniversary of the Goethe dictionary, we look at why Germany's most famous writer was about more than words.
Goethe's many hats
He's said to be the best German-language writer of all time, but that wasn't enough for Goethe. Here's what else he did.
Why bookstores are thriving in socially conscious Berlin
Germans like to give books as Christmas gifts. But that's not the only reason Berlin's bookstores are flourishing.
My favorite book: 10 tips from DW's bookworms
These are the book you can't put down. DW presents 10 classics recommended by the bookworms in the culture department.
Hong Kong bookseller: 'Our future looks very grim'
Last year, booksellers in Hong Kong disappeared. DW discussed the situation with Daniel Lee, who runs his own bookstore.
Graphic novel explores Castro's contradictions
Revolutionary and president, liberator and dictator - Fidel Castro was a self-contradicting myth during his lifetime.
Little Red Riding Hood caught between innocence, sexuality
Is Little Red Riding Hood just an innocent young girl? Older versions of the fairytale tell a different story.
'We are beer!'
A book on beer art combines painting with an ironic typology of beer drinking - from A to B.
Rare Anne Frank poem sells for 140,000 euros at auction
An eight-line poem penned by Holocaust victim Anne Frank has sold for 140,000 euros, exceeding all presale estimates.
William Trevor, short story master, dies at 88
Novelist and playwright William Trevor, a master of the short story, has died at the age of 88.
A new look at author Jack London
Jack London, who died 100 years ago, was more than just an accomplished adventure author.
Book on Syrian whistleblower wins Scholl Prize
Garance Le Caisne of France has won the Scholl Prize for her book about bravery in the Syrian war, a true story.
Paper art from old books
Malena Valcárcel from Spain makes intricate sculpures out of paper.
Stories against stereotypes
At a reading festival for young people in Germany, one author from South Africa tries to do away with prejudices.
Opinion: Bob Dylan 'isn't the one you want, babe'
Stefan Dege
The text Bob Dylan could be sending to Stockholm - instead of himself - has already been prepared, writes Stefan Dege.
Annotated 'Mein Kampf' edition wins academic prize
When the copyright was lifted on Hitler's book, an annotated edition was released. It's now won a significant award.
'Art cannot be suppressed,' says PEN Germany's president
Two Turkish journalists were prosecuted for critical reporting. Now they're being honored by PEN Germany.
Harry Potter for adults: The background on J.K. Rowling's first screenplay
The film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is a new Harry Potter spin-off by British author J.K. Rowling.
Persecuted authors worldwide: 7 of the worst cases
Countless authors, publishers and journalists are persecuted as freedom of expression is under attack. Here are seven.
A plea for press freedom in Turkey
Deutsche Welle is publishing this text from the Turkish newspaper "Cumhuriyet" on Writers in Prison Day.
The unknown side of Winston Churchill
Rare artworks by Winston Church are on display in Germany for the first time.
'Developments in Turkey will soon come to Europe'
Istanbul-based author Ece Temelkuran tells DW why what's happening in Turkey is relevant to all of us.
Why Germany accepted to go to the Istanbul Book Fair
Germany's the guest of honor at the Istanbul Book Fair, while writers and journalists are being imprisoned in Turkey.
'Trump has given people permission to hate openly'
It's important to understand the suppression of the Trump voters, says author Deborah Feldman.
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