‘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 Frankfurt-Bound Character of Georgia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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6 Novels Based on Iconic Comic Characters

Whether you're a regular comic reader or a movie fan, these novels based on comic book characters provide more content with your favorites. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-20 11:42:34 UTC ]
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Aspen Institute Names Its 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist

Unusual for its focus on socially relevant fiction, the Aspen Words Literary Prize has six debuts among its 16 longlisted titles for 2020, is third year. The post Aspen Institute Names Its 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-18 06:30:13 UTC ]
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September Bookstore Sales Fell 2.3%

With bookstore sales declining 2.3% in September compared to a year ago, sales for the first nine months of 2019 were down 5.6% compared to the same months in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Aspen Words Literary Prize longlist includes Colson Whitehead, Laila Lalami, and more.

Aspen Words has announced the longlist for the 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize, a $35,000 award given to a work of fiction that “illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture.” The longlist includes sixteen books: twelve... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-14 17:00:04 UTC ]
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Authors Weigh in on Politics: ‘Words Make a Difference’

Use 'bribery' or 'extortion,' not 'quid pro quo,' writes Roxana Robinson to the 'Times,' as the Authors Guild slams Justice's letter to Hachette. The post Authors Weigh in on Politics: ‘Words Make a Difference’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-11 03:23:29 UTC ]
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Translations Pay Off for Amazon

Amazon Crossing, Amazon’s publishing imprint focused on literary translation, is the most prolific publisher of translated literature in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Asterix and the New Translated Editions

The French comic book series centered on the clever and brave Gaul warrior will be published in new Americanized versions by Papercutz. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-11-07 17:02:56 UTC ]
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A new collection of Joan Didion’s work reminds us that she is her most memorable character

The Library of America’s “Joan Didion: The 1960s & 70s” highlights some of the author’s finest writing Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-11-07 15:00:00 UTC ]
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'Climate strike' named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary

Collins Dictionary has revealed its word of the year is "climate strike" after the form of protest took off in 2019 thanks to Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 15:45:48 UTC ]
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Rosalie Knecht and Idra Novey on Translation, Writing Tension, and Literary ‘Retrenchment’

The Authors in Conversation series for Slice Literary Magazine grew out of connections I noticed in my reading. I wanted to bring together authors who explored similar themes in their work or walked adjacent paths in life, to see what resonances might come forth in conversation. Rosalie Knecht... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-06 09:47:55 UTC ]
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Two Lines to Launch Translation Line

Two Lines Press will launch Calico, a new book line focused on works of translated literature, in March 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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From Frankfurt’s First Audio Summit: Valérie Lévy-Soussan of France’s Audiolib

Valérie Lévy-Soussan, founder of Audiolib, has tracked France’s audiobook market from CDs in the early 2000s to streaming and download formats. The post From Frankfurt’s First Audio Summit: Valérie Lévy-Soussan of France’s Audiolib appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-31 05:30:42 UTC ]
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The Most Popular Books In Libraries, July–September 2019

Take a peek at the most popular books in libraries during the third quarter of 2019, courtesy of Panorama Picks. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-30 10:35:21 UTC ]
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Translation and the Family of Things

A young writer discovers her grandmother’s literary secret. The post Translation and the Family of Things appeared first on Guernica. Continue reading at Guernica

[ Guernica | 2019-10-29 12:00:48 UTC ]
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MS Word and PowerPoint can tap into Adobe Creative Cloud libraries

You might not have to scramble to find pictures for your next company presentation. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint now have direct access to Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries that store everything from company logos to font styles. In other words, you... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2019-10-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
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The Politics of Translation: ‘Arabic Literatures in Europe’

Before this month's Frankfurter Buchmesse opened, a program in Frankfurt on the translation of Arabic literature looked at intentions and challenges. The post The Politics of Translation: ‘Arabic Literatures in Europe’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-27 02:38:21 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt: Firming Up the IPA-APNET Collaboration for Africa

At Frankfurter Buchmesse, a presentation with the African Publishers Network contextualized the International Publishers Association's regional efforts. The post At Frankfurt: Firming Up the IPA-APNET Collaboration for Africa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-24 08:09:15 UTC ]
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Peirene Stevns Translation Prize postponed after publisher objects

A prize for new translators run by indie Peirene Press has been delayed after a European publisher objected to a "beginner" working on its book. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-23 05:12:59 UTC ]
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Attendance up at Frankfurt Book Fair

Visitor numbers were up at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair with a slight rise of 1.% on trade visitor days and a 9.2% jump in weekend visitors.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-20 22:04:14 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt, IPA’s General Assembly Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire to Membership

Seated at Frankfurter Buchmesse, the International Publishers Association's general assembly has approved developments in its member-organizations list. The post At Frankfurt, IPA’s General Assembly Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire to Membership appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-18 04:05:08 UTC ]
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