Puchi Award 2019 for Books of €8,000
Applicant criteria
- More than 18 year
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
La Casa Encendida and Fulgencio Pimentel are pleased to present the third Puchi award. The competition is open to books in any genre or form: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, comics, illustrated albums, essays, cookbooks, geography books, combinations of the above, or any other type imaginable. They are looking for a one-of-a-kind book or even a whole new kind of book.
Eligibility:
- All authors of legal age from Spain or any other country are eligible to submit one or more original, unpublished works.
- Works may be written in any language, although a provisional translation into English of at least two pages must also be submitted. The entry form, curriculum vitae, summary and statement of motivation, and production requirements must all be submitted in English.
Requirements:
- A completed entry form
- A curriculum vitae (one for each author)
- National ID, foreign resident ID or passport
- Brief summary of the work and statement of motivation (max. 2,000 characters with spaces)
- List of production requirements, if any (max. 1,000 characters with spaces)
- Finished work or excerpt in the case of works-in-progress
Prizes:
The winner will receive a cash prize of €8,000 and have their work published and distributed by Fulgencio Pimentel.
About La Casa Encendida:
La Casa Encendida is a social and cultural centre managed by Fundación Montemadrid, a dynamic space open to audiences of all ages and persuasions where visitors can find some of today's most groundbreaking artistic expressions as well as educational, philosophical, and debating activities that revolve around the center's four main spheres of action: Arts, Solidarity, Environment, and Education. La Casa Encendida organizes various activities in each of these areas, attempting to satisfy the interests and needs of an engaged public attentive to the changing trends of today.