4. febrúar 2013 04:58

The Center for Icelandic Literature established

- The Icelandic Literature Fund and Fabulous Iceland merge

A law establishing The Center for Icelandic Literature was enacted by the Icelandic parliament last December. The Center for Icelandic Literature was created by merging The Icelandic Literature Fund and Fabulous Iceland (Sagenhaftes Island) into one organization.

The role of the Center is to support the publication of Icelandic works of literature in other languages and the publication of literary works translated into Icelandic. Its role is also to raise awareness of Icelandic literature, both within Iceland and abroad, and promote its distribution - as well as nurture literary culture in Iceland.

17. september 2012 03:58

Translators in Residence / Travel Support for 2013

The Icelandic Literature Fund and The Writers´ Union of Iceland invite applications for residency grants for translators of Icelandic literature. Applicants selected will be granted two to four weeks stay in Gunnarshús (The Writers´ residence in Reykjavík) in 2013. The grant consists of travel expenses, housing and a sum of ISK 20.000. pr. week - to cover living expenses during the stay.
 

28. september 2011 04:16

Translators in Residence / Travel Support for 2012

The Icelandic Literature Fund and The Writers´ Union of Iceland invite applications for grants for translators of Icelandic literature. Applicants selected will be granted a two to four weeks stay in Gunnarshús (The Writers´ residence in Reykjavík) in Spring and Autumn of 2012. The grant consists of travel expenses, housing and a sum of ISK 20.000. pr. week - to cover living expenses during the stay.

The applications, indicating translated works/planned translations from Icelandic, should be sent no later than November 1st 2011 to The Icelandic Literature Fund, Austurstræti 18, 4th Floor, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. The result will be announced no later than December 1st 2011.

20. september 2010 03:52

Translators in Residence/Travel Support for 2011

The Icelandic Literature Fund and The Writers´ Union of Iceland invite applications for grants for translators of Icelandic literature. Applicants selected will be granted a two to four weeks stay in Gunnarshús (The Writers´ residence in Reykjavík) in March and April, and late July and August 2011. The grant consists of travel expenses, housing and a sum of IKR. 20.000. pr. week - to cover living expenses during the stay.

The Applications, which indicate translated works/planned translations from Icelandic should be, sent no later than October 15th 2010 to The Icelandic Literature Fund, Austurstræti 18, 4th Floor, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. The result will be announced no later than November 15th 2010.

12. janúar 2010 05:44

Sagenhaftes Island - Iceland Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2011

Iceland will be Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2011. This will provide a unique opportunity to present Icelandic literary culture to Germany, and to the book world as a whole – as well as to promote Icelandic culture and arts in general. At sagenhaftes-island.is you will find the latest news and information on Icelandic literature and authors in Icelandic, English and German. 

15. september 2009 07:27

The Icelandic Literature Fund moves its office

The Icelandic Literature Fund has moved its office from Tungata 14, 101 Reykjavik to Austurstræti 18, 4th floor, 101 Reykjavik. The Icelandic Literature Fund now shares offices with Sagenhaftes Island – Iceland the Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2011.

The new address:

Bokmenntasjodur / The Icelandic Literature Fund

Austurstraeti 18, 4th floor

101 Reykjavik

Iceland

9. júlí 2009 07:17

Translators in Residence/Travel Support for 2010

The Icelandic Literature Fund and The Writers´ Union of Iceland invite applications for grants for translators of Icelandic literature. Applicants selected will be granted a two to four weeks stay in Gunnarshús (The Writers´ residence in Reykjavík) in the spring or autumn 2010. The grant consists of travel expenses, housing and a sum of IKR. 20.000. pr. week - to cover living expenses during the stay.

The Applications, which indicate translated works/planned translations from Icelandic should be, sent no later than September 1st 2009 to The Icelandic Literature Fund, Hallveigarstöðum, Túngötu 14, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. The result will be announced no later than October 1st 2009.

28. maí 2008 12:33

Translators in Residence

The Icelandic Literature Fund and The Writers´ Union of Iceland invite applications for  grants for translators of modern Icelandic literature. Up to three applicants will be granted a two to four weeks stay in Gunnarshús (The Writers´ residence in Reykjavík) in the spring or fall 2009.

The grant consists of travel expenses, housing and a sum of IKR. 20.000. pr. week - to cover living expenses during the stay. The Applications, which indicate translated works/planned translations from Icelandic should be, sent no later than September 1th 2008 to The Icelandic Literature Fund, Hallveigarstöðum, Túngötu 14, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. The result will be announced no later than October 1th 2008.