ABOUT US

Jozef Publications is a publishing house established in Durrës in 2012. From this year until today it has brought to Albanian readers a large number of publications, from the French classic authors such as Moliere, Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Racine, Corneille, Rostand and others, (masterfully translated by the great connoisseur of the French language, Prokop Gjergo) to the later ones, local and foreign. Historical and scientific monographs, children’s books, also occupy an important place in the fund of our publications.

Among the most requested titles, published by Joseph Publications, we can mention:

– Prokop Gjergos translation necklace (including works of French classics Molier, Racine, Corneille, Boileau, Hugo, Voltaire, Rostand).

– The titles: “Pyrrhus”, “Alexander the Great” and “Cleopatra”, from the cycle “People who made history” by the American author Jacob Abbot.

-The complete work of the Trieste scholar Paolo Muner, also in a bilingual version (Albanian-Italian):  ”Albania Hope – The Albanian of Trieste”, ”Not Just NATIONAL ANTHEM”, ”A history from Shkodra”, The Captain of the Port of Bar”.

– “Etymological dictionary of the Albanian language” – by Kolec Topalli.

– “Albania and the liberated lands” – by Romeo Gurakuqi.

– “History of Durrës” – by Hava and Sali Hidri.

– “Diseases, symptoms and their treatment” – in three volumes – by Agim Shehu.

– “Two vagabonds in Albania” – by Jan & Cora Gordon.

– “Iron Minister”  – Mirash Ivanaj” by Lazër Radi.

– “Life and customs of Albanians” – by Mark Milan (translated by Lazër Radi).

– “Lessons of dreams and souls” – by Froid & Jung – (translated by Lazër Radi),

– The complete work of Plato – (translated by Lazër Radi).

– ” Life of a man” – the complete work of Giuseppe Ungaretti (translated by Joseph Radi).

– Poems by Maram Al Masri.- “Dissident poets” – collected and translated by Maksim Rakipaj.

– “Kismet – the fairy-tale fate of Muhammad Ali, the Albanian who founded modern Egypt” – by N.Yousry.

– “100 Poems by Pablo Neruda” (The Winner of the “Nobel” Prize in Literature in 1971)

– “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

– Children’s books: “The dream blower” (B.Villiot), “The Jungle Book” (V. Ovaldè), “Catherine Sertitydë” (P. Modiano), “Snow Sister”, “Viola and the Guardian of the Sun” (Maja Lunde)

– “Book of Junior Olympics 1” – by Robert Kosova.

This page presents our publications, where you can find more information.

OUR PUBLISHINGS

OUR NEW PUBLICATIONS

SEVEN STORIES THAT COME FROM AFAR

Jean Christophe Rufin

ISBN 978-9928-940-17-9

Price 1000 Lekë / 10 €

136 Pages

Seven strong, heartbreaking stories. Seven novellas, each with its own plot, characters and unexpected ending. Seven countries of the world, Mozambique, Kirghizia, Mauritius Islands… that bring their colours and aromas. Seven occasions to give to the big contemporary issues a human face. Seven moments, part of life. A real joy of reading.

Translated by Enton Bido

TWO HEARTS FOR RENT

Felicia Kingsley

ISBN 978-9928-940-21-6

Price 1400 Lekë / 14 €

250 Faqe

Translated by Jozef Radi

DONKEY DAY CONCERT

Bashkim Hoxha

ISBN 978-9928-940-32-2

Price 800 Lekë / 8 €

134 Faqe

The newest novel by Bashkim Hoxha

Mr. THIEF ARSENE LUPIN

Maurice Leblanc

ISBN 978-9928-811-91-2

156 pages

Price 1200 Lekë / 12 €

A classic of French detective fiction in a wonderfully illustrated version.

illustrations by Vincent Mallié

THE GIRL FROM ANOTHER TIME

Felicia Kingsley

ISBN 978-9928-940-23-0

Price 1400 Lekë /14 €

592 Pages

Translated by Yllka Hasani

Who wouldn’t want to live in early 19th century London, with balls and parties? Rebecca Sheridan would love it, because the twenty-first century is too cramped for her: hectic life, no personal space and boyfriend: zero. Is it possible that no one knows how to attract a girl? She likes to participate in events where the customs of the English aristocracy of the 19th century are relived. During one of them, something inexplicable happens: Rebecca finds herself in London in 1816…

IN THE LAND OF ESSAY AND CRITICISM

Emrije Krosi

ISBN 978-9928-940-19-3

Price 1500 Lekë / 15 €

490 Pages

The study and critical work of researcher, analyst and poet Ms.Emrije Krosi “In the land of Essay and Criticism” (Essays and criticism), is a rare scholarly and critical book at this time when the publication of literary works in prose and poetry is published, in most cases without any selection and criteria. This work will make an extraordinary contribution to literary creativity, whether in prose or poetry, to be put on the right track as far as possible, because there is no real literature without real critical, analytical and advisory evaluation.

MIRUSH KABASHI THE ALBANIAN SOCRATES

Driada Dervishi

ISBN 978-9928-940-27-8

Price 5000 Lekë / 50 €

268 Pages

The monograph is dedicated to the great Albanian actor Mirush Kabashi. It reflects his life and activity from childhood to his last role. Dr. Driada Dervishi introduces us with previously unknown details about the artist accompanied by photographs.

STORY OF A MARRIAGE

Geir Gulliksen

ISBN 978-9928-940-16-2

Price 1200 Lekë / 12 €

228 Pages

Translated by Aristidh Shqevi

“An exciting and painful truth. Gulliksen deserves fame beyond Scandinavia as the author of this intimate and interesting novel.”

The Observer

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