French success and more for Aslak Nore
The Heirs of the Arctic was published in France by Le bruit du monde last week (Les héritiers de l’Arctique, tr. Loup-Maëlle Besançon), and the first reviews are outstanding.
Winje Agency, founded by Gina Winje in 2016, represents Scandinavian authors of high literary quality across all genres. WA is subagent for Fitzcarraldo Editions (UK) towards the Nordic countries.
The Heirs of the Arctic was published in France by Le bruit du monde last week (Les héritiers de l’Arctique, tr. Loup-Maëlle Besançon), and the first reviews are outstanding.
We’re excited to be attending the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in April to discuss our children’s authors, which include Jon Fosse, Ruth Lillegraven, and Ole Kristian Løyning.
The good news continues to roll in for Helle Helle: a nomination for the Nordic Council Literature Prize last week and now a sale to one of the US’ most prestigious publishers.
World-renowned filmmaker Erik Poppe will direct Bad Moon Rising, a feature film by Jon Fosse, with a script written 26 years ago.
Jon Fosse is widely considered one of the world’s most important living writers, with an ability to touch readers across time and place.
Winje Agency will branch out and strengthen our collection of Children and Young Adult books.