The Life-Changing Magic of Translations

The buzz at the Frankfurt Book Fair this year is that more translations are finding their way into English language markets through indie publishers. The post The Life-Changing Magic of Translations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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'She Persisted, the Musical' will translate Chelsea Clinton's bestselling book to the stage

Chelsea Clinton’s 2017 New York Times bestseller, “She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World,” is heading from the page to California stages next month. Announced on Wednesday, “She Persisted, the Musical” will be brought to life by Bay Area Children’s Theatre in its world premiere... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Graphic novels, poetry and art history make up SoA Translation Prizes shortlists

Graphic novels, poetry and art history make up some of the Society of Authors’ Translation Prizes shortlists for 2019, with 31 translations from seven languages up for awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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UK publishers need to change the story when it comes to race

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Audiobooks, inclusivity and #MeToo ... how books changed in 2018

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Heather Marks wins 2018 Quarto Translations Award

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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ is more than a movie. It's a comic book come to life

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How author Jarrett Krosoczka illustrates gratitude – on the page and in life

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Nation Books Changing Name to Bold Type Books

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Pentagram designs a Harry Potter font, and it’s magical

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Mike Huckabee Shares Advice for a Life ‘Well Done’

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