Liu Zhenyun is one of China’s most acclaimed novelists and screenwriters, often described as “China’s Franz Kafka” for his sharp social observation and distinctive storytelling. He is best known for Someone to Talk To, winner of the 2011 Mao Dun Literature Prize. Many of his works have been adapted into successful films, including I Am Not Madame Bovary, directed by Feng Xiaogang. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold over 15 million copies in China. Liu is currently Professor and PhD Supervisor at Renmin University of China and Reading Ambassador for the Beijing International Book Fair.
Patrizia Liberati, BA in Chinese studies from London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies (S.O.A.S.), MA in Comparative Theatre Studies from the Central Academy of Drama. Since 2003 has been translating novels by Mo Yan, Yan Lianke, Liu Zhenyun, Jia Pingwa, Han Shaogong, Li Er and others. Curator of Louis Cha A hero born: Legend of the Condor Heroes, Wang Xiaobo Golden age, The Tao of the machines – Science fiction collection. Awards: Procida, Isola di Arturo – Elsa Morante Prize (2009), Italian National Prize for Translation (2013), Special Book Award of China (2023). From 2014 editorial director of Caratteri – Magazine of Chinese contemporary literature into Italian, published by People’s Literature magazine.
Agustín Alepuz Morales is a Spanish translator and publisher. He has translated works by leading Chinese authors such as Liu Cixin, Baoshu, Chen Yan and Alai, helping bring their writing to Spanish-speaking audiences. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Arterias de Seda Editorial, a Barcelona-based publishing house dedicated to promoting modern Chinese literature in the Spanish-speaking world. In recognition of his contribution to the international dissemination of Chinese literature, the China Writers Association awarded him the distinction of “Friend of Chinese Literature.”
Anna Gustafsson Chen, Swedish librarian and translator. She has translated more than 100 works by Chinese writers such as Liu Zhenyun, Mo Yan, Yu Hua, Su Tong, Lu Min, Chi Zijian and Yan Lianke.