Fredrik Backman reacted to the release of his book in Russia – News

Backman says he did not give permission to publish the book

“Sinbad”

Swedish writer Fredrik Buckman issued a public statement regarding the publication of his book in Russia. The day before, the Russian publishing house announced the pre-order of the third part of the “Bear City” trilogy, and the Ukrainian publisher turned to the author for an explanation.

“I have received many messages about my books being published in Russia. I do not approve of this, nor do I want it. As far as I know, none of the Swedish writers or publishers currently work in Russia. My current agents and my former agents follow international laws and sanctions, and I personally follow the instructions of PEN Sweden“, Buckman noted.

The writer added that even against his will, his previous books will be published in the Russian Federation, because “unfortunately there is no way for me or any other international author to stop this“.

“But I have not sent and will not send any new book to any Russian publisher as long as the war continues“, the author of “Bear City” emphasized.

The day before, the Russian publishing house “Sinbad” announced in its social networks the release of the last book by the Swedish writer Fredrik Backman “After the storm” (in the Ukrainian translation, this book is called “Victors”).

With a request to comment on this situation, Bakman, who after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, did not publish his books in the aggressor country, was approached by his Ukrainian publisher – #кныголав. The publishing house also appealed to Buckman’s agents for an explanation.

Fredrik Buckman – Swedish writer, blogger and columnist. His books have been translated into 25 languages ​​and published in 40 countries.

Backman made his debut in 2012, releasing two novels simultaneously: “A Man Called Uwe” and “Things my son should know about the world.” The first of them brought the author international fame and was filmed in Buckman’s homeland, and in 2022 – in Hollywood. The Swedish adaptation was included in the list of the most popular films of this country of all time and received two nominations for the Academy Award.

Another famous work of Buckman – “Bear City” – released in 2016. The first part of the future trilogy also became the basis for the film – it was followed by a TV series of the same name. In 2017, the author published the second part – “us against you”and in 2022 the third “Winners”.