From the Arts & Humanities Research Council: Pessimism about translated literature’s prospects in the UK is ‘outdated.’ A new report.
Asian Fiction in the UK and Dynamics of Successful Translation
While translations from Asia seem to have new traction in the UK market, could the market be overly dependent on awards programs and uneven funding?
Norwegian Library Project To Result in Digitization of Nigerian Books
From the Premium Times and The Vanguard: A ‘win-win’ agreement with Norway’s national library system is expected to see Nigerian literature digitized.
English PEN’s New Translation Award Grants: Catalan, Uighur, Arabic, and More
English PEN’s new award winners include 18 titles publishing between now and April 2018. The award grants help publishers cover the cost of translation.
The Journal ‘Monkey Business’: Seven Years of New Writing from Japan
With a technique of putting Japanese and American work together, ‘Monkey Business’ is now in its seventh year of creating a ‘hybrid space’ for literature.
New English Translations of Slovakian Literature in the UK Market
Translators of Slovak literature say that the interest level in this work remains low compared to how Czech literature fares.
Dates Set in India for ‘Books on the Beach’ Literature and Tourism Festival
With a goal of generating cultural tourism, the state of Kerala announces a new three-day program in November at the beach town of Kovalam.
Prague Translator and Author Bianca Bellová: ‘Literature Matters’
From Radio Prague: A winner of the EU Prize for Literature, Bianca Bellová says that when she hears her text translated, ‘I feel a bit embarrassed.’
Palestine Festival of Literature Marks Its First Decade in Ramallah, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Nablus
In its 10th year, ‘PalFest’ travels through various military checkpoints and prepares for the publication of an anniversary book from Bloomsbury.
New Vessel Press: When ‘Politicians Would Just As Soon Ignore the Rest of the World’
From Crain’s New York Business: Dedicated to bringing international books to US readers, New Vessel Press is a self-funded independent publisher.