ONE direction for Lappin at Pushkin

Pushkin Press’ ONE imprint continues to go from strength to strength under Elena Lappin’s leadership after its fourth book, The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma, was shortlisted for this year’s Man Booker Prize. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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