Tag Archives: translated fiction

Translation: 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

It is traditional to sit down, at the junction of years, and look back at memorable events that have occurred in the previous twelve months. So, for what it’s worth, here are my top translation-related events for 2012. Books read: … Continue reading →

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At two ends of the publishing continuum: Harvill Secker’s celebrates its (cumulative) centenary and Vagabond Voices

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

‘International Writing with a Wayward Streak’ is the headline in Booktrade.info announcing Harvill Secker’s approaching centenary celebrations in 2010. From January through to December 2010, the Random House imprint Harvill Secker will be celebrating a centenary of publishing. Harvill Secker … Continue reading →

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Three Percent’s “Best Translated Book of the Year”

Posted on November 6, 2008 by

Three Percent, the website for translated fiction run by Chad Post at the University of Rochester, is limbering up to select its “Best Translated Book of the Year”. A longlist of 25 titles will be announced in December, then a … Continue reading →

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Translation and the Nobel prize fail to excite at Frankfurt

Posted on October 19, 2008 by

Frankfurt is over for another year – not that I was there, so I’m only commenting vicariously on the basis of what I’ve read.   However, apparently translation deals were few and far between, and – to judge from the decision … Continue reading →

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