Shifra Horn |
| Born in Jerusalem, Shifra Horn has a BA in biblical studies, archeology and communications. She has worked as spokesperson for the Ministry of Absorption; also as a journalist, lecturer and TV host. Horn now manages her own independent public relations firm. She has published four bestselling novels, a collection of short stories, three non-fiction books and two books for children. In 2002, Horn was nominated Literary Woman of the Year by the financial daily, Globes. She has also been awarded the WIZO Prize (1997), the Book Publishers Association`s Gold and Platinum Book Prizes for her four novels, the Prime Minister`s Prize (2005), the ADAI-WIZO Prize (Italy, 2006), the Brenner Prize (2006), and the French WIZO Prize for Ode to Joy (2008).
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Books Published in Hebrew |
| Shalom Japan (non-fiction), Sifriat Ma`ariv, 1992 [Havayah Yapanit] |
| Four Mothers (novel), Sifriat Ma`ariv, 1996 [Arba`ah Imahot] |
| The Fairest Among Women, (novel) (Keshet, 1998 [Ha-Yafah Ba-Nashim] |
| Cats, A Love Story (stories), Keshet, 1999 [Hatulim, Sipur Ahava] |
| Tamara Walks on Water (novel), Am Oved, 2002 [Tamara Holechet Al Ha-Maim] |
| Ode to Joy (novel), Am Oved, 2004 [Himnon La-Simcha] |
| New Zealand Experience (non-fiction), Am Oved, 2008 [Chavaya New Zelandit]
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| Children |
| No Such Animal (children), Yediot Aharonot, 2000 [Ein Chaya Kazot] |
| Not by Day and Not by Night (children), Am Oved, 2008 |
Books in Translation |
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Shalom Japan English: New York, Kensington Books, 1996 Four Mothers Italian: Rome, Fazi, 2000; 2002 German: Munich, btb, 2000 English: New York, St. Martin`s Press, 1999: in paperback: 2000; London, Piatkus, 1999 Dutch: Amsterdam, Archipel/Arbeiderspers, 2000; in paperback: 2002; Amsterdam, Zilver, forthcoming French: Paris, Fayard, 2001 Turkish: Istambul, Dogan, forthcoming The Fairest Among Women German: Munich, Bertlsmann, 2001 English: New York, St. Martin`s Press, 2001; London, Piatkus, 2001; 2002 Dutch: Amsterdam, Archipel/Arbeiderspers, 2001; Amsterdam, Zilver, forthcoming Italian: Rome, Fazi, 2001; in paperback: 2003 Turkish: Istanbul, Apollon, 2010 Cats, A Love Story Italian: Rome, Fazi, 2007 Tamara Walks on Water English: London, Piatkus, 2003 Dutch: Amsterdam, Archipel/Arbeiderspers, 2003; Amsterdam, XP, forthcoming Italian: Rome, Fazi, 2004 French: Paris, Fayard, 2004 Turkish: Istambul, Dogan, forthcoming Ode to Joy English: London, Piatkus, 2005 French: Paris, Fayard, 2007 Italian: Rome, Fazi, 2005; 2008 Dutch: Amsterdam, Archipel/Arbeiderspers, 2006 Manuscripts available (for publishers only) in English translation No Such Animal (children) Not by Day and Not by Night (children) Last updated: 26.1.2010 |
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