International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2015

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Europa Publications Ltd
21 August 2014

Literary studies: general; Dictionaries of biography (Who's Who)

Series: International Who's Who of Authors and Writers

Now in its 30th edition, this title is a comprehensive and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world, whether world-famous or lesser known. This descriptive directory is revised annually by our editorial team and all entrants are given the opportunity to update their career details, publications and contact information. International in scope and covering all literary genres, this title will prove an invaluable acquisition for public and academic libraries, journalists, television and radio companies, PR companies, literary organizations and anyone needing up-to-date information in this field.

Entries:

Biographical details are listed for writers of all kinds, including novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, essayists, editors, columnists, journalists, as well as literary agents and publishers. Each entry provides personal information, career details, works published, literary awards and prizes, memberships and contact information, where available.

Key Features:

- nearly 8,000 entries, including hundreds of new entries for this edition

- an additional directory section that includes current and detailed lists of major literary awards and prizes, literary organizations, literary festivals and national libraries from around the world.

Edited by: Europa Publications
Imprint: Europa Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 30th edition
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 45mm
Weight: 2.698kg
ISBN: 9781857437300
ISBN 10: 1857437306
Series: International Who's Who of Authors and Writers
Pages: 926
Publication Date: 21 August 2014
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Replaced By: 9781857437775
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Biographies Part 2: Directory Appendix A: Literary Awards and Prizes. Appendix B: Literary Organizations. Appendix C: Literary Festivals. Appendix D: National Libraries.

Europa publications have long been regarded as premier reference resources, providing authoritative political and economic data for every country and region of the world, biographical profiles of the most influential global figures in every field, including politics, science, business, academia, the arts and the media, and unrivalled access to information on universities, libraries and other academic institutions world-wide. Available in print and online, Europa's principal titles, The Europa World Year Book,The Europa Regional Surveys of the World, The International Who's Who and The Europa World of Learning, serve the contemporary research needs of students, academics and information-seekers in specialist and general reference libraries, government offices and commercial institutions in every country.