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Corine Literature Prize

German literary award From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Corine – International Book Prize, as it is officially called, is a German literature prize created by the Bavarian chapter of the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels and it was first awarded in 2001. It is awarded to German and international "authors for excellent literary achievements and their recognition by the public."

The award was last given in 2011. The successor award is the Bayerischer Buchpreis.[1]

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Trophy

The "Corine" trophy is a figurine produced by the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, Germany. "Corine" was first manufactured in 1760 as part of a sixteen-figure set of commedia dell'arte performers in porcelain, designed by the German modeller Franz Anton Bustelli (1723–1763).[2]

Winners

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

  • Fiction: Hans Joachim Schädlich, Kokoschkins Reise
  • Audience Award: Carla Federico, Im Land der Feuerblume
  • Young Adult Novel: John Green, Paper Towns
  • Bilderwelten: Herlinde Koelbl, Mein Blick
  • Economics Book: Wolfgang Kersting, Verteidigung des Liberalismus
  • Future Prize: William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
  • Audiobook: Jo Nesbø, The Leopard (gelesen von Burkhart Klaußner)
  • Prize of Honour from the Bavarian Minister-President: Herbert Rosendorfer for his life's work

2011

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