Guests of Honor

Petros Markaris

Piergiorgio Pulixi

Daniele Ciniglio

Vincenzo Comunale

Stefano Sarcinelli

The Premio Michele Serio was created to celebrate genre literature and honor the memory of one of the most incisive authors in the Italian and international literary scene. Michele Serio, a Neapolitan writer and journalist, captured the deepest, most provocative soul of noir, pulp and the grotesque, winning readers even beyond national borders thanks to the translations of his works.

About Michele Serio

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PRIZE

PROMOTING genre fiction

Celebrating noir, pulp and the grotesque as genres whose bold, provocative approach explores the complexity of the human condition. Too often overlooked, they keep opening new cultural horizons, challenging conventions and prompting deep reflection on society and the individual.

DISCOVERING and nurturing talent

Discovering and giving visibility to emerging writers of high-quality work, as well as established authors exploring new directions in noir, pulp and the grotesque. A prestigious showcase for work that goes beyond conventional storytelling, highlighting fresh, original authors who move readers and push the boundaries of the genre.

SHOWCASING Bacoli

Creating a significant cultural event that not only celebrates genre fiction but also establishes Bacoli as a center of excellence for culture and creativity. Promoting the town as a hub for innovative cultural initiatives, drawing audiences, authors and publishers from across the region, giving new life and visibility to a valuable artistic and literary heritage.

BUILDING a cultural community

Fostering dialogue and connections among authors, readers, publishers and book lovers, creating a network that fuels collective growth. An annual event that encourages the exchange of ideas, visions and projects, helping to build a vibrant cultural community.

AN OUTSTANDING JURY

Made up of experts from the literary and cultural world, the jury of the Premio Michele Serio has been carefully chosen to ensure an attentive, competent and sensitive reading of every entry. Ready to recognize, between the lines, that rare tremor that reveals talent: originality that surprises, writing that shakes, imagination that vibrates. Not just judges, but passionate readers in search of a voice that endures.

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The Premio Michele Serio is much more than a literary competition:
it is an opportunity to write a new page in cultural history. An event that celebrates talent, daring and originality through stories that leave their mark.

The Premio Michele Serio è molto più di un concorso letterario: è un’opportunità per scrivere una nuova pagina nella storia culturale. Un evento che racconta il talento, l’audacia e l’originalità attraverso storie che lasciano il segno.

A day when the allure of noir, pulp and the grotesque turns Bacoli into a cultural and creative hub,
bringing together book lovers, publishers and authors.

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