Libris History Prize Explained
The Libris History Prize (formerly known as Great History Prize and Historisch Nieuwsblad/Volkskrant Prize) rewards history books originally written in Dutch, that appeal to a general audience. Originality, readability and historical soundness are the most important criteria.[1] Established in 2007, it is awarded annually since 2009 by Libris, an association of independent Dutch booksellers, and amounts to €20,000 for the winner.[2] [3] All applications go through a selection process out of which a longlist of ten books are selected and announced.[4] Subsequently, another selection round takes place which nominates a shortlist of the five best books.[5] The author of each shortlisted book receives €1,500.[6] Typically, the (independent) jury's selection is discussed and criticized in the Dutch press.[7]
The prize is an initiative of Historisch Nieuwsblad, Libris, the Netherlands Open Air Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the NPS/VPRO and de Volkskrant.[8]
The Libris History Prize is the (historical) non-fiction prize in the Netherlands, while the Libris Literature Award rewards works of fiction.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: Libris Geschiedenis Prijs . 2023-12-01 . Maand van de Geschiedenis.
- http://www.librisgeschiedenisprijs.nl/ Website Libris Geschiedenisprijs
- Web site: Libris History Prize for Alexander Münninghoff . 2015-10-26 . 2023-12-01 . Nederlands Letterenfonds.
- Web site: Opvallend veel internationale thema's op de Longlist Libris Geschiedenisprijs . 2019-07-05 . 2023-12-01 . Sommer . Martin . de Volkskrant.
- News: Munninghof, Fasseur en Van Bergen op shortlist Libris Geschiedenis Prijs . 2015-09-14 . 2023-12-01 . Nieuwenhuis . Patrick . NRC . NRC Handelsblad.
- Web site: Terugblik Libris Geschiedenis Prijs 2007 - 2022 . 2023-12-01 . Maand van de Geschiedenis.
- Web site: Dit zijn de vijf genomineerden voor de Libris Geschiedenis Prijs 2022 . 2022-09-15 . 2023-11-29 . de Volkskrant. Jong. Laura de.
- Web site: Historicus en journalist Roelof van Gelder wint Libris Geschiedenisprijs met boek over dichter Stedman . 2019-10-27 . 2023-12-01 . Sommer . Martin . de Volkskrant.
- Web site: Shortlist Libris Geschiedenis Prijs bekend . 2010-09-13 . 2023-12-01 . de Volkskrant.