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murg · 04-08-2015, 06:18 PM

Umm...The Man Booker prize is a UK prize, requiring the book to be published by a UK based publisher.

I don't see why any Australian publisher is using it as justification for anything to have to do with Australia.

In addition, since self-published books are not eligible, the prize isn't a real reflection on what it takes to write and publish a work of literature in this day and age.

In addition, the prize rules require the shortlisted novels to kick in 5000 pounds, and the winner another 5000 pounds. This will further limit the ability of even small publishers to enter.

04-08-2015, 06:18 PM	#3
murg No Comment Posts: 3,240 Karma: 23878043 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Australia Device: Kobo: Not just an eReader, it's an adventure!	Umm...The Man Booker prize is a UK prize, requiring the book to be published by a UK based publisher. I don't see why any Australian publisher is using it as justification for anything to have to do with Australia. In addition, since self-published books are not eligible, the prize isn't a real reflection on what it takes to write and publish a work of literature in this day and age. In addition, the prize rules require the shortlisted novels to kick in 5000 pounds, and the winner another 5000 pounds. This will further limit the ability of even small publishers to enter. Last edited by murg; 04-08-2015 at 06:21 PM.