Browsing by topic: german

Von Rezzori Novel Wins Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize

An Ermine in Czernopol

Phillip Boehm has won the 2013 Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize 2013 for his translation of Gregor von Rezzori’s An Ermine in Czernopol (New York Review of Books).

Posted in German Buch News | Also tagged , , | Comments closed

Daniel Kehlmann: In Praise of My Translator

Daniel Kehlmann delivers a speech honoring Knopf executive and translator Carol Brown Janeway (seated, far right)

German bestseller Daniel Kehlmann reflects on his relationship with Knopf editor and translator Carol Brown Janeway, describing her distinct approach to translation.

Posted in German Buch News | Also tagged , , , | Comments closed

Carol Brown Janeway Honored for Contributions to German Literature

Carol Brown Janeway at the 2013 Friedrich Ulfers Prize Reception

For her work translating and publishing a distinguished list of German-language authors in the USA, Knopf executive Carol Brown Janeway has received the 2013 Friedrich Ulfers Prize.

Posted in German Buch News | Also tagged , , , , | Comments closed

GBO Competition Honors German Translators and Int’l Literature

GBO Director Riky Stock introduces the panelists during the Translation Competition reception

Kurt Beals is the winner of the German Book Office’s first-ever translation prize, aimed at recognizing young, up-and-coming translators from German to English.

Posted in German Buch News | Also tagged , , , | Comments closed

GBO Hosts Competition for Aspiring Translators

Bossong_23975_MR.indd

A new translation competition offers aspiring translators the opportunity to be recognized for their talent and to network with American editors and other translators.

Posted in German Buch News | Also tagged , , , | Comments closed

Bringing the Best of German Literature to NYC

Linda Stift is just one of the many authors featured at the festival

The Festival Neue Literatur, taking place in New York City, February 10-12, features German-speaking authors and reflects the changing face of Europe.

Posted in English Language | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments closed

Rafik Schami’s Swallow Editions Aims to Help Arab Authors Take Flight

Syria’s Rafik Shami is one of the world’s leading Arab writers. He’s now launched a new press to bring new Arabic voices to the attention of English-language readers.

Posted in Growth Markets | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

GBO Book of the Month: Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier

The GBO New York presents its July Book of the Month: Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier, translated from the German by Anthea Bell.

Posted in German Buch News | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments closed

New Translation Funding Available for German-language Fiction

New Books in German announces new initiative with the German Book Office and Goethe-Institut to provide translation funding for German literature.

Posted in German Buch News | Also tagged , , , | Comments closed

Swiss to Reinstate Fixed Book Prices

The debate over fixed book pricing remains a complicated and volatile one in Europe. By Amanda DeMarco On March 18 the Swiss parliament approved a  … 

Posted in Europe | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments closed
  • SIGN UP NOW!
    Enter your email address below to receive daily news updates from Publishing Perspectives.
    Click here to learn more about our newsletters
  • Popular Articles this Month

  • Latest Job Listings