We have collected small excerpts of praise on the novels, from media outlets internationally, and here are but a few. "The excellently depicted scenes are on a par with Homer's depiction of the battle for Troy.” Neue Zeitung, Germany. "The confident sense of dramatic antithesis has made Sven Hassel a new Hemingway.” Freiheit,...Continue reading
This novel, which was Hassel’s first in a series of 14, was written during imprisonment after the war where he was bounced between different international prisoner camps. It was initially rejected by a total of 12 different publisher in Denmark, but was finally published in 1953. Continue reading
Thereby, 13 of the 14 Sven Hassel titles are published in the German language and are available digitally on Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo and Google Play in eBook format. You can also buy the titles as paperback and hardcover on Amazon. The WWII classic,Continue reading
We have been partnering with Offensive Miniatures for a couple of years now, and we wanted to showcase their smashing tiny figurines of the characters from the novels. The set, composed of 8 all-metal figures, has become one of Offensive Miniatures bestsellers, for good reason. They are sold unpainted and so we wanted to show...Continue reading
Recently, I had to reread The Commissar for a translation project we are currently working on, and found so many direct quotes from the novel that still read so true with an unfortunate relevance and timeliness directed at the current Easter European Ukrainian-Russian Crisis. For your (the readers out there) perusal: War is a Disease....Continue reading
Last year alone, the Sven Hassel series sold 90.000 copies world-wide. These numbers include Print, Audio, and e-Book sales.Continue reading
This month marks a decade since Sven Hassel’s passing on September 21, 2012 at the age of 95. The Independent wrote an article on his work and life.Continue reading
“The dead metallic crackle of machine-guns Echoed in the cold silence. The tramp of boots, sounding like shots, The yelp of a dog, Human screams. Crying children, murdered women In the last sunlight of a dying day. Never forget it, the blood of the murdered, It was war -“Continue reading
"North, South, East, West, soldiers die like heroes, and their German mothers dressed in mourning full of proud, if you trust the newspaper Völkischer Beobachter. History is repeating: The German youth keeps on dying while shouting: Long live the Kaiser! Long live the fatherland! Heil Hitler! The men fall to the roll of drums and...Continue reading
In light of recent international developments, we haven’t been able to stop thinking about Sven Hassel’s message of anti-war sentiments embedded in his life’s work. Despite what a government’s leadership and actions chooses, it still may not represent the views of its citizens. War should not ever have to be a choice. Instead, protecting human...Continue reading