Tag: books
Debate about children’s books: Ravensburger and “The Young Chief Winnetou” – culture
Of Kathleen Hildebrand If you want to get to the origin of the current argument about racism, cultural appropriation and Winnetou, you have to scroll for about ten minutes. That’s…
Ravensburger stops selling Winnetou books
Because "trivializing clichés" Ravensburger Verlag has closed the sale of several children’s books about the film "Young Winnetou" stopped. The decision caused incomprehension, but also met with approval. more Read…
Racism allegations: Ravensburger takes Winnetou books out of sale – new criticism
racism allegations Ravensburger takes Winnetou books from sale – new criticism The logo of the Ravensburger company. (Archive image) photo © Felix Kästle/dpa The Ravensburger company has withdrawn Winnetou books…
Thilo Sarrazin presents new book: “Reason and its enemies” – culture
Of Cornelius Pollmer It’s always good to be there a little early, otherwise so much goes unseen. In this case, for example, the hopeful faces of the health insurance company…
SZ column: What are you reading, Heinz Helle? – Culture
The writer Heinz Helle, born in Munich in 1978, has two children, which could definitely play a role in this context. In his forthcoming forth novel “Wellen” he deals with…
Dream job author: “Writing is a lonely business” – Economy
There are many writers, but few can make a living from writing books alone. Visiting an author who has tried – and who knows what unusual talents you need for…
Books: what the autumn of literature promises this year
Books What the autumn of literature promises this year Stephen King’s new book “Fairy Tale” is one of the highlights of the book autumn. photo © Patrick Semansky/AP/dpa Dörte Hansen…
Film “Kangaroo Conspiracy”: Why does Marc-Uwe Kling reject wealth? – Company
Marc-Uwe Kling not only became famous with his communist kangaroo, it also brought him a lot of money. But what do you do with it if you reject capitalism? A…
Holiday books for the summer – culture
“My entire family is smarter than average. I’m the involuntary exception.” Fourteen-year-old Lotte doesn’t have it easy with her ambitious parents, who simply don’t want to accept that their daughter…
SZ column: What are you reading, Asal Dardan? – Culture
Asal Dardan, born in Tehran in 1978, grew up in Cologne, Bonn and Aberdeen after her parents fled Iran. She studied cultural studies and Middle East studies and became an…