no edges

By Multiple Authors / Translated from Swahili by Multiple Translators

The first collection of Swahili fiction in English translation, No Edges introduces eight East African writers from Tanzania and Kenya as they share tales of sorcerers, Nairobi junkyards, cross-country bus rides, and spaceships that blast prisoners into eternity. Here we’re encouraged to explore the chaos of life on a crowded Earth, as well as the otherworldly realms lying just beyond our reach. Through language bursting with rhythm and vivid Africanfuturist visions, these writers summon the boundless future into being.

contributors’ DETAILS

Stories by: Fatma Shafii, Lusajo Mwaikenda Israel, Mwas Mahugu, Clara Momanyi, Fadhy Mtanga, Katama G. C. Mkangi, Lilian Mbaga and Euphrase Kezilahabi.

Translated by: Hassan Kassim, Richard Prins, Idza Luhumyo, Enock Matundura, Jay Boss Rubin, Uta Reuster-Jahn, Duncan Ian Tarrant

Praise

“An absorbing sampler of the literary feast available in Africa’s most widely-spoken language, No Edges should leave readers eager to discover more Swahili writers.”  —Shailja Patel, author of Migritude

“A literary gem glued together by an intricate alchemy between master and apprentice, with exciting contemporary voices from the East African coast speaking to a global audience. A must read.” —Abdulrahman ‘Abu Amirah’ Ndegwa, Curator, Swahili Lit Fest

"The collection showcases multiverse realities that are firmly anchored in a world that is specifically Swahili. The translators are visible and their voices are critical for the reader to grasp authentic African narratives. These stories are a must read for anyone interested in global literature presented through a decolonised lens." —Ida Hadjivayanis, Senior Lecturer in Swahili Studies, SOAS University

More information

• Publication date: 8 June 2023

• Format: B-format paperback (198mm x 129mm)

• Extent: 103pp

• ISBNs: 978-1-911284-90-1 (paperback)/ 978-1-911284-89-5 (ebook)

• Rights held: UK & Commonwealth, excl. Canada and sub-Saharan Africa (WEL, Two Lines Press)