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Mark
Camilleri

Mark Camilleri is a historian and author of various books. He was chairman of the National Book Council from 2013-2021

Reforming the book industry during the hardest-ever economic crisis in history
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Reforming the book industry during the hardest-ever economic crisis in history
I sincerely hope the government comes to term with the necessity of taking the...
It looks ugly for Europe. This crisis takes us into uncharted territory
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It looks ugly for Europe. This crisis takes us into uncharted territory
Historian Mark Camilleri does not want to be a prophet of doom, but he thinks...
Apologies or deceit? Scicluna and the deep wounds of the 1960s’ ‘interdett’
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Apologies or deceit? Scicluna and the deep wounds of the 1960s’ ‘interdett’
Michael Gonzi was an educated thug who wielded his hostile power without any...
The National Writers' Congress: Our strategy
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The National Writers' Congress: Our strategy
We hope to be much more advanced thanks to the achievements of the Congress,...
Rokit crosses genre boundaries with award-winning novel
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Rokit crosses genre boundaries with award-winning novel
With Rokit, Loranne Vella distinguished herself with yet another prize-winning...
The importance of the Malta Book Festival
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The importance of the Malta Book Festival
We are driven by a passion for books, and our commitment is to see that our...
Creating a centre for books in Valletta
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Creating a centre for books in Valletta
As more people opted to buy books online, local bookshops took a hit and...
Why copyright in the DSM Directive should be saved
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Why copyright in the DSM Directive should be saved
With all its faults and serious economic problems, the EU has proved itself an...
Safeguarding authors’ rights
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Safeguarding authors’ rights
More robust protection measures should be provided for journalists and media...
A political manifesto on the liberation of women
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A political manifesto on the liberation of women
The Confectioner’s Daughter is the first novel l written in English...
Press law reform is here: let’s strengthen this Bill
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Press law reform is here: let’s strengthen this Bill
Media editors must now step in and put forward their proposals when the...
No bombs can condition democracy
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No bombs can condition democracy
Most of us never imagined that Caruana Galizia, or any other journalist or...
Worst of times for public broadcasting
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Worst of times for public broadcasting
With a public broadcaster in shambles and cultural institutions under the...
Malta’s low readership is a wake-up call for the government
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Malta’s low readership is a wake-up call for the government
Books are not just a cultural segment offering enjoyment and an experience....
Walid Nabhan, the immigrant song
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Walid Nabhan, the immigrant song
Walid Nabhan has already gained respect for his impeccable translation of...
Truly great expectations
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Truly great expectations
The National Book Council will find itself more and more intensely scrutinized...
Don’t derail press law debate with spin
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Don’t derail press law debate with spin
I will not be apologetic for being irreverent to the hypocritical and...
On book prizes and literary patronage
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On book prizes and literary patronage
I’m glad that the National Book Prize has become so prestigious as to...
Diversity inside Language Council increases oversight
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Diversity inside Language Council increases oversight
The reforms to the Language Council will ensure that the Council does not fall...
Malta's publishing industry and the copyright exception
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Malta's publishing industry and the copyright exception
The government should engage publishers further and guarantee that their...
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