Words Without Borders Reboots

The website's mission, to publish works from countries underrepresented in English-first language regions, has not changed since its 2003 launch, but new developments planned to expand the literary conversation include today's reveal of its revamped website. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Words Without Borders Reboots

The website's mission, to publish works from countries underrepresented in English-first language regions, has not changed since its 2003 launch, but new developments planned to expand the literary conversation include today's reveal of its revamped website. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Words Without Borders March: ‘How Political Borders Shift’

Taking as a starting point the protest over right-wing exhibitors at the 2017 Göteborg Book Fair, 'Words Without Borders' March issue focuses on politics, stereotypes, and identity in Swedish and Finnish writing. The post Words Without Borders March: ‘How Political Borders Shift’ appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Words Without Borders Appoints Elisabeth Jaquette Executive Director

The prominent Arabic-language translator and current head of the American Literary Translators Association will succeed Karen M. Phillips as head of the literary arts organization and English-language magazine of translated literature on September 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Words Without Borders in December: Female Sudanese Novelists ‘Caught in a Limbo’

'Not being Arab nor African enough,' translator Sawad Hussain writes, female writers aren't supported by Sudan's 'literary ecosystem.' The post Words Without Borders in December: Female Sudanese Novelists ‘Caught in a Limbo’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-02 16:34:21 UTC ]
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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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Words Without Borders February: Graphic Conflict

Coinciding with the Angoulême International Comics Festival, Words Without Borders' latest issues explores graphic novels and nonfiction in translation. The post Words Without Borders February: Graphic Conflict appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Words Without Borders’ September: Translating the Frankfurt-Bound Character of Georgia

'Our culture is perfectly compatible with the values of the free world.' Gvantsa Jobava is guest editor of the September issue of 'Words Without Borders,' as Georgia prepares to be Guest of Honor at Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post ‘Words Without Borders’ September: Translating the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: ‘Words Without Borders’ at 15; Riggio, Kinney at BookExpo, BookCon

Bringing forward literature that would be 'shipwrecked without a translator,' Words Without Borders observes 15 years while BookExpo announces Len Riggio's keynote and BookCon adds interactivity to Jeff Kinney's talk. The post Industry Notes: ‘Words Without Borders’ at 15; Riggio, Kinney at... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sample New Writing from Indonesia at Words Without Borders

Words Without Borders featured nine new translations from Indonesia in advance of Indonesia's turn as Guest of Honor at the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Sample New Writing from Indonesia at Words Without Borders appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rebooted Borders takes on Amazon

Bookworld, formerly Borders.com.au, has internet giant Amazon in its sights with new book business. Continue reading at The Sydney Morning Herald

[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2012-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Success: Word by Word

The winner of the BookLife Prize Nonfiction Contest is a collaborative project as unique as its subjects—and contributors Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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L-WORD Stars Reveal Cover of New Memoir and More Book News!

Plus cover reveals, the Booker Prize shortlist, and the trailer for HEARTSTOPPER Season 3 . Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-19 14:30:00 UTC ]
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Katherine Rundell’s Magic Words

The British author brings her acclaimed middle grade fantasy series-starter, ‘Impossible Creatures,’ across the pond this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lucia Heinold, Longtime Borders Buyer, Dies at 82

Heinold spent 25 years at Borders and Waldenbooks as a buyer and merchandise manager. She died at her home in Alexandria, Va., on February 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Isabella Hammad Wins the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize

The US$35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize goes to Isabella Hammad, whose 'Enter Ghost' explores the Palestinian diaspora. The post Isabella Hammad Wins the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-04-26 13:34:35 UTC ]
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Remembering Stephen Rubin, with an Evening of Words and Music

About 200 friends attended a memorial service on Thursday evening at New York’s Metropolitan Club to celebrate the memory of the influential publisher and noted opera buff, who died last October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter Institute 2024: Bookselling Activists Call for Words and Deeds

At the ABA Community Forum, held at Winter Institute 2024 in Cincinnati on February 14, a developing coalition of booksellers spoke on behalf of Palestinians under fire in Gaza and advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter Institute 2024: In Their Own Words

The Bookseller Oral History Project aims to preserve the often-hidden history of bookselling in America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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