Nubian Author Idris Ali Dies at 70
Idris Ali, author of a number of books including the banned novella The Leader Is Getting His Hair Cut, died this past week at 70.
Ali reportedly died of a massive heart attack.
December 2010
When Is It Fair to Criticize the Translator?
Yes, it’s true: Literary translation is an unfairly un-glamorous job, usually recognized only in the negative.
Last Day in Doha: A Few Photos from the Fair
Yes, if any photographers want to give me tips, I’m happy to hear them.
Great Ideas: An Arabic Literary Salon in Louisville, Kentucky
Sophie Maier, superstar librarian* from Louisville, Kentucky recently emailed me about an Arabic literary salon being started up in her local library. Needless to say, I was delighted and fascinated. I asked Sophie a few questions, to which she graciously responded.