“Absurd and dangerous”: Apple bans French novel because of its cover
The IPA has expressed serious concern about Apple's decision to ban the sale of a French novel because of its cover art.
Publishers from Belarus and Afghanistan join Freedom to Publish Prize short list
Ihar Lohvinau (pictured) from Belarus and the Afghan PEN Centre have been included in the short list for the 2014 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize.
Irina Balakhonova and Myay Hmone Lwin nominated for IPA Freedom to Publish Prize
We can reveal two more short-listed nominees for the 2014 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize: Irina Balakhonova from Russia and Myay Hmone Lwin from Myanmar.
Vietnamese and Turkish publishers nominated for IPA Freedom to Publish Prize
Six publishers have been short-listed for the 2014 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize, which will be awarded during the London Book Fair on April 8th.
French publishers defend children's book from politician's attack
The French publishing industry has rallied to the defence of children's literature after a leading politician publically attacked a children's book.
IPA protests “unjust detention” of Yao Wentian. 73 year-old publisher in custody for producing critical book about China’s president
The IPA calls on the Chinese authorities to immediately release Yao Wentian, a 73 year-old publisher who has been detained without trial since October.
IPA Freedom to Publish Prize 2014: Open for nominations!
The IPA Freedom to Publish Prize is awarded every 2 years for exemplary courage in upholding freedom of expression and freedom to publish.
Turkey: Stop putting writers and publishers in prison!
Ola Wallin, the IPA's new Freedom to Publish Committee Chair, has highlighted Turkey's failures to protect freedom of expression and freedom to publish, calling attention to the continued detention of Deniz Zarakolu.