‘Opening Up Our Work’: University Presses and Translation Rights

Translation rights are increasingly important to academic publishers. Representatives from two of the world’s oldest university presses explain why. The post ‘Opening Up Our Work’: University Presses and Translation Rights appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Minumsa Wins Korean Rights to Murakami’s Latest for Record-setting $1.5 Million

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Interactive book to 'open' kids' minds

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