Where Should They Throw Us? An Interview with Rodaan Al Galidi
Iraqi-Dutch novelist speaks to us about writing the asylum process, language and the value of humour.
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Why Kahramana?
A contributor to forthcoming sci-fi anthology Iraq+100 (Comma Press) reveals the meaning behind the title and implication of their story.
PEN Atlas Q&A – Hassan Blasim, author of The Iraqi Christ
PEN Atlas editor Tasja Dorkofikis interviews Hassan Blasim about his new collection of short stories, The Iraqi Christ, winner of a 2012 Writers in Translation award, his experience of censorship, and the importance of cinema for his work