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James Okafor

Staff Writer, Books & Culture · CultureDailyNews

James writes about the intersection of literature and society — how books reflect and shape the culture. He specialises in translation, world literature, and the politics of what gets published.

Articles by James Okafor

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How ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Filmmaker Leah McKendrick Went Big Without Losing Her Voice Yesterday

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How CYBEX Is Rewriting the Rules of Family Style Yesterday

Spain’s Book Business Eyes Global Screen Boom as Fernando Benzo Touts Literature as ‘Safe IP’: ‘Our Petrol Is the Language’ Yesterday

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Watch ‘Spider-Noir’ Costume Designer Trayce Gigi Field Explain the Show’s Balance Between Comic Books and Film Noir Yesterday

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Why the Cinematography of ‘The Chair Company’ Went Darker to Be Funnier — Watch Yesterday

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Cast: All the Stars Hitting the Ballroom This Fall Yesterday

Shanghai: Kering’s Women in Motion Reflects on Changing Times, Offers Inspiration Yesterday

Johnny Marr Announces The Age of Everything Yesterday

Harry Styles Just Delivered the Greatest Performance of His Solo Career Yesterday

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On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ Production Design Has to Be Ready to Pivot — and Pivot Hard 2 days ago