Scandi-literary indie preps launch title

A new independent press that will publish high-quality paperback translations of Scandinavian novels for the UK market will launch its first title next month. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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