Anna Kim and Robert Menasse longlisted for Austrian Book Prize 2022, Elspaß shortlisted for Debut Prize

We are delighted to share that Anna Kim and Robert Menasse have been selected for the longlist of the Austrian Book Prize 2022 with their novels Story of a Child and Enlargement. The longlist comprises ten books by Austrian authors published between October 8, 2021 and October 11, 2022.

Furthermore, Sirka Elspaß's collection of poetry i am blow-drying my lashes has been shortlisted for the debut prize.

The shortlist for the main prize will be announced on October 11 and the winner on November 21, 2022. The winner will receive 20,000 Euro; the debut prize is endowed with 10,000 Euro.
 

Praise for Story of a Child:

»[Anna Kim] poses the question of how a contemporary novel can talk about racism and belonging ... [Story of a Child] provides no easy answers ...« Anke Dörsam, taz am wochenende

»... moving, complex and well suited to keep readers engaged even beyond the last page. The case is not closed once the book is closed.« Martin Oehlen, Frankfurter Rundschau

Praise for Robert Menasse:

»A gripping novel with an urgent political purpose.« Fintan O’Toole, New York Review of Books on The Capital

»Drolly comic. A major book about coincidences, of linked and overlapping meanings. Deeply humane.« Dwight Garner, The New York Times on The Capital

For more information please visit the authors' Foreign Rights Websites or contact the respective Rights Manager.