Translator Grossman to Be Honored by Words Without Borders

Translator Edith Grossman will receive the 2019 Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature from translation advocacy organization Words Without Borders. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Passion for Words at Vintage Español

Vintage Español’s publishing director hunts for more original works in Spanish by Hispanic-American writers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Translation-Exchange Partnerships: Leading Publishers Share Their Experiences

In a Publishing Perspectives Talk at Frankfurt Book Fair, the chiefs of Gallimard Jeunesse, Bloomsbury Publishing, and the Quarto Group join Kalimat’s Bodour to discuss their translation-exchange partnerships.   By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Kalimat: ‘Proud of These... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Visual Playground: France Introduces Its Guest of Honor Pavilion

Before the crowds arrive at the Frankfurt Book Fair, we get a preview of the France Guest of Honor pavilion and what inspired this exhibition. The post A Visual Playground: France Introduces Its Guest of Honor Pavilion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette to Honor Weinstein Books Contracts

The Hachette Book Group's joint imprint with the Weinstein Company will honor its authors' contracts, but no further plans have been made for Weinstein Books in the wake of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fulbrook Joins Translation, Periscope hires Berg and Sutherland

Translation is hiring John Fulbrook as group creative director, design. Fulbrook was most recently group creative director, SVP at The Martin Agency, where he has worked since 2010. Before that he was creative director at an agency called Collins. He got his start in design as senior art... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French Books Highlighted at Frankfurt Guest of Honor Luncheon in New York City

Editors and agents came together to celebrate France’s role as 2017 Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair–and to hear about contemporary French titles. The post French Books Highlighted at Frankfurt Guest of Honor Luncheon in New York City appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Erica Chung wins Harvill Secker Young Translator’s Prize

Harvill Secker has named Erica Chung the winner of its eighth £1,000 Annual Harvill Secker Young Translator’s Prize, recognising the achievements of translators aged 18-34 at the start of their careers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Honors Jonathan Band with 2017 L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award

Band, a copyright attorney and an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School, is a longtime advisor and representative for the library community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sceptre to translate Wells' German bestseller into English for first time

Sceptre is publishing Benedict Wells' German bestseller The End of Loneliness in March 2018, marking his English-language debut. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Miranda Kaufmann | 'I hope my book isn't the last word on this'

New research into the black population of Tudor England reveals fascinating individual stories and challenges many assumptions about the period. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pineapple story scoops Bath Spa Uni's 25-word novel competition

An American actress has been unveiled as the winner of Bath Spa University’s Novel in 25 words, as a new anthology celebrates 25 years of the creative writing department. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt’s French Guest of Honor Program: Boos on ‘Beyond the Book’

Ahead of Frankfurt Book Fair's Guest of Honor focus this year on the French industry, a talk with Buchmesse's Juergen Boos and Holger Volland. The post Frankfurt’s French Guest of Honor Program: Boos on ‘Beyond the Book’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lost to translation: how English readers miss out on foreign female writers

Only a third of books translated into English last year were by female writers. As Women in Translation month wraps up, we investigate why – and if things are changing• In their own words: 10 female translators on the work that inspires themWhen Argentinian author Samanta Schweblin’s first book,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reports: Russian Censorship Is Being Intensified; Translated Work Examined

As an American author and her Russian publisher reveal, literary censorship is ongoing, and reports indicate that Moscow is increasing its efforts. The post Reports: Russian Censorship Is Being Intensified; Translated Work Examined appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Local words to feature in National Poetry Day

Distinctive local words such as "fam" and "to geg in" are to be celebrated in 12 specially-commissioned poems for this year’s National Poetry Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books in America are full of swear words: the more recent, the more profane

It's not just your @#%& imagination: American books have gotten a lot more profane over the last six decades, according to a study led by a San Diego State University psychology professor. A team of scholars reports that there's been a “dramatic” increase in curse words in American... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seasoned scribes to offer words of advice during Hamilton Book Month

Prospective poets, wishful travel writers, aspiring songwriters, budding children's authors and other would-be Waikato wordsmiths have a rare chance to learn from some best next month. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After 37 Years of Adweek’s Hot List, We’re Changing Up the Way We Honor Publishers

In the 37 years since Adweek first honored standout magazines in its annual Hot List, the publishing industry has undergone a massive transformation (to put it mildly), which we've been helping our readers navigate in our pages and online. As such, we felt that the Hot List itself was due for a... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone translated into Scots

The first book in the Harry Potter series is set to be translated into Scots for the first time, with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stane", marking the 80th translation of the publishing phenomenon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2017: Colson Whitehead, Matthew Desmond Honored with Carnegie Medals

At a June 24 reception at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, Matthew Desmond and Colson Whitehead accepted their Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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