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History

'The Folio Prize is the first major English language book prize open to writers from around the world. Its aim is simple: to celebrate the best fiction of our time, regardless of form or genre, and to bring it to the attention of as many readers as possible.

'Two principal characteristics define it. First, it is a global prize for fiction written in English; any work of fiction published in the UK in a given year is eligible, regardless of the author’s country of origin.

'Second, the process by which books are selected, considered and finally rewarded is governed by an Academy of writers and critics, who are independent from the founders, sponsors and administrators of the Prize.'

Source: The Folio Prize.

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