Swiss Book Prize

The Swiss Book Prize (German: Schweizer Buchpreis) is a literary award awarded annually by a jury on behalf of the Swiss Booksellers' Association. The prize amount is CHF 60,000.[1]

The award was instituted in 2008 following the example of the German Book Prize. Only German language works of authors living in Switzerland are eligible.

Honorees

Blue Ribbon (Blue ribbon) = winner

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Swiss Book Prize" (in German). Retrieved December 19, 2009.
  2. ↑ Adolf Muschg withdrew from consideration, telling media that he felt uncomfortable competing with other writers. Kedves, Alexandra (November 17, 2008). "Adolf Muschg rebelliert wie Marcel Reich-Ranicki". Der Bund. Retrieved November 17, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Der Schweizer Buchpreis geht an Ilma Rakusa". Tages Anzeiger (in German). November 15, 2009. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  4. ↑ Von Christine Richard (November 7, 2012). "Endspurt zum Schweizer Buchpreis". Basler Zeitung (in German). Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Peter von Matt gewinnt den Schweizer Buchpreis". Tages Anzeiger (in German). November 11, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.

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