Ian Fraser wins Jabuti Award for fantasy romance

Bahian author Ian Fraser has won his first Jabuti Award for his novel, “Cartografia para caminhos incertos” (Cartography for Uncertain Paths), published by Intrínseca. The book won in the Entertainment Romance category at the 68th edition of the prestigious Brazilian literary prize held in São Paulo.

Released in May 2025, the novel blends fantasy, poetry, and Brazilian cultural elements. The story follows Mané, a young poet from the itinerant, unmapped city of Redenção in Bahia. After attempting to fulfill a romantic request from his partner, Jeremias, Mané becomes lost and embarks on a journey through extraordinary territories, including a tower that spans different eras and a city of permanent theater.

Fraser, who was previously a finalist for “A vida e as mortes de Severino Olhos de Dendê”, noted that the award provides the opportunity for his stories to reach new readers, describing literature as a collective act.