Glänta is an independent publishing house and quarterly cultural journal, in both cases operating around the intersections between philosophy, politics, aesthetics, literature, art, history, etc. On an irregular basis we also organize philosophical events and parties. The editorial office is situated in Gothenburg, Sweden. We are a contributing member of the cultural magazine networks Eurozine and Documenta Magazines Online Journal. On their websites you’ll find some of our material published in English.

Eurozine Review on Glänta 4.09

Eurozine Review on Glänta 2-3.09

Eurozine Review on Glänta 1.09

Eurozine Review on Glänta 4.08

Eurozine Review on Glänta 3.08

Eurozine recently published an overview of contemporary Swedish literature, written by the literary critic Jonas Thente. His essay is accompanied by English translations of various literary texts taken from Glänta, written by some of the authors he comments on. If you want an impression of what’s going on among the upcoming writers on the Swedish literary scene, this is a good place to start. Read more - >

Table of contents and back issues at eurozine

Glänta supports the business world
The recent financial crisis has made it clear how vital, and fragile, capitalism is. The Glänta publishing house and its journal want to show their support for the business world. We remind readers of the words of Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth, Swedish Minister of Culture, a few years ago: “If we lived on the market’s terms, large sections of culture would have to shut down.” Now that not even those involved in the financial markets can live on the market’s terms, we want to show our solidarity by sharing our cultural capital. We don’t mean stopgap contributions or some sort of temporary respirator – Glänta’s commitment is for the long term. We believe we have know-how to share, but we naturally also view the financial proletariat as an interesting target group. Sponsorship of the business world is not an act of charity! Read more - >