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books
Here you can find all the books that are published within the Prince Claus Fund Library series (tag library imprint)or supported through the Fund’s applications programme. In addition, each year the Prince Claus Fund publishes an Award Book to present the Prince Claus Awards.
The Prince Claus Fund Library series
The Prince Claus Fund Library series (tag: library imprint) was launched in 1998 with the mission of publishing richly illustrated works on art and culture that are both unique and distinctive in terms of subject and social engagement. In this way, the Fund facilitated the publication of books on subjects that were never or hardly ever researched, elucidated or discussed. The books in this series are published in English or in combination with another language. The books were published in co-operation with a wide range of international publishing houses. This collection is a valuable source of unique information about international culture and development.
Supported books
Apart from the books published within the Prince Claus Fund Library series, the Fund supports other publications (tag: supported) that are considered to be of importance to the international field of Culture and Development. The Fund believes that freedom of thought and expression are essential for development and with supporting a variety of book publications the Fund seeks to contribute to independent media and quality journalism worldwide. Should you wish to ask for support please check the applications part of this website for more information.
Award Books
The Prince Claus Awards Book (tag: inhouse) is published once a year to present the Prince Claus Awards. This English-language publication contains laudations written for each of the laureates, the report of the Awards Committee and a contribution of one of the Fund’s Honorary Chairmen.
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1.7.2009 Transit Tehran: Young Iran and Its Inspirations
Like other international cities, Tehran is filled with the religious, the irreligious and the indifferent. However, for a capital much in the news, its secrets are well-guarded — parties where the kids let rip; falling in love with someone whose face is never seen; random breath-testing of pedestrians for alcohol; religious acceptance of transsexuals; needle exchanges in public parks; and martyrdom...
1.7.2009 Damascus: Tourists, Artists, Secret Agents
“Damascus: Tourists, Artists, Secret Agents” concludes an artistic research project which took place in Damascus in October 2008 and through an online platform in the months before and after. The project “Reloading Images: Damascus / Work in Progress 2008” brought together cultural practitioners from Syria, Germany, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Turkey, USA, Egypt and Slovakia to...
1.7.2009 Darfur and the Crisis of Governance in Sudan: A Critical Reader
The ongoing conflict in the western Sudanese region of Darfur has received unprecedented attention from the international media and human rights organizations, and it has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Those seeking to learn about the conflict, as well as those who have reported on it, often rely on information produced by the various organizations that are addressing...
1.12.2008 Awards Book 2008 - Culture and the Human Body
This year the Prince Claus Fund has chosen Culture and the Human Body as its theme for its activities and awards. It is a very broad theme. The majority of human activities are related to providing for the needs of our bodies: for their healthy maintenance, comfort, protection and pleasure. Our defining ‘human’ feature, the mind, is inextricably linked with, and influenced by, its container,...
1.7.2008 The secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design
The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie sheds light on social mores of Syrians, both Christian and Muslim, thereby questioning western preconceptions about Islam. The book also celebrates other design aspects of Syria from traditional textiles in regards to fashion and textiles and imagery of women in traditional illustrations, prints and popular packaging.
