Lit_cast ia #29: Martin Janeček

In 29 deputy director of Karolinum Press Martin Janeček talks to Julia Sherwood about bringing Czech books to foreign audiences, being undeterred by the disruptions to publishing schedules caused by the pandemic, and about the Modern Czech Classics series that aims to go beyond the traditional literary canon. And – ta-da! – he reveals plans for anew Modern Classics series and his publishing house‘s long-term commitment to introduce the best of literature.

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Ján Johanides: (The Crime that Punishes)

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