Liao Yiwu - a letter of protest — 20.04.2010
Chinese poet, former Honorary Director and Board member of Independent Chinese PEN Centre, Liao Yiwu was prevented in March from attending the Cologne Literature Festival. After three days' house arrest, however, Liao Yiwu was released and prepared a letter for the Festival in his absence.
Well known by his poems, books and film, Liao Yiwu undertook four years in prison from 1990-1994. Text Publishing will be releasing his next book this year.