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PUBLISHED IN PARIS, FRANK OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED WINDOW INTO SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST INGRIGUING CULTURES AND PROVOCATIVE MINDS;
Jan 14, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PUBLISHED IN PARIS, FRANK OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED WINDOW INTO SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST INGRIGUING CULTURES AND PROVOCATIVE MINDS;
THE BRAINCHILD OF AMERICAN EX-PATRIOT AND PUBLISHER DAVID APPLEFIELD, THIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED LITERARY JOURNAL IS REDEFING THE PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITIES OF THE FORM;
In the City of Light, an American ex-pat and publisher named David Applefield is quietly establishing a new paradigm for one of the industryÕs most celebrated traditions. FRANK, founded and published by Applefield, is expanding the purpose and possibilities of the literary journal.
A landmark compendium of visual art, social and cultural commentary and literature, FRANK provides a forum for some of the worldÕs most provocative and engaging voices. Since its debut edition in 1983, FRANK has continued to make international news. The journal has featured never before published material from such literary luminaries as:
-- Samuel Beckett
-- William Burroughs
-- Raymond Carver
-- Italo Calvino
-- John Berger
-- Helene Cixous
-- Henry Miller
-- Vaclav Havel
-- Derek Walcott
-- James Baldwin
-- D.H. Lawrence
-- Jim Morrison
"Some people hunt for artifacts, others dig for clues to unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations," says David Applefield. "Whenever we discover and publish new works from literary legends, we experience the same sense of wonder and achievement that the treasure hunter or the archaeologist does, because all of us in our own small way, are honoring a legacy," continues Applefield.
In addition to its evolving presence on the literary landscape, FRANK is a cultural bridge between nations. Its Foreign Dossier Program provides a platform for countries throughout the globe to express their humanity through the souls of their artists, poets and storytellers. FRANK has collaborated with a broad spectrum of nations, including:
-- Pakistan
-- The Philippines
-- China
-- Wallonia (French-speaking Belgium)
-- Turkey
-- The Congo
-- Switzerland
-- Among many others.
Some of these Dossiers have featured exclusive interviews with world leaders such as President Havel of the Czech Republic, President Alpha Knoare of Mali, and Frau Dreifuss of Switzerland. " Culture is the common thread that connects hearts even when politics threatens to sever countries," Applefield contends.
FRANK is published twice a year. For additional information or to subscribe, contact Frank Association at info@ReadFrank.com or call 011 33 6 60 69 48 57.
Articulate, insightful, and provocative, publisher David Applefield is available for interview.
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