Exhibitors 2022

akono Verlag 1,3,2

akono Verlag
akono is a young independant publisher from Leipzig for contemporary prose and poetry from African countries and the diaspora. akono publishes novels, short stories and poems and edits an online magazine for translating and showcasing the work of young African creatives.
  • Leipzig, Germany
  • 2020

  • Sie wäre König, Wayétu Moore

    A magical reimagination of the tumultous history of Liberia, written with poise and lyricism. Translated by Thomas Brückner

    Language: German

    Year: 2021

    Print run: 0

    Format: 135x200

    Pages: 445

    Printing: offset

    Price: € €24

  • Vertraulichkeiten, Max Lobe

    The story of Cameroon's independance movement and Um Nyobè, narrated by old lady Maliga. Translated by Katharina Triebner-Cabald

    Language: German

    Year: 2022

    Print run: 0

    Format: 135x200mm

    Pages: 272

    Printing: offset

    Price: € € 20

  • Was mittwochs war, und freitags

    A collection of short stories about LOVE and DESIRE by African writers. Translated by Thomas Brückner

    Language: German

    Year: 2022

    Print run: 350

    Format: 135x200mm

    Pages: 000

    Printing: offset

    Price: € €19