As an American author and her Russian publisher reveal, literary censorship is ongoing, and reports indicate that Moscow is increasing its efforts.
‘The Absence of Concepts’: Interview with Author Dubravka Ugrešić
From PoliticalCritique.org: ‘We are surrounded by unstoppable, powerful and chaotic production,’ says author Dubravka Ugrešić in an interview.
Translator Lucy North on Women in Japanese Literature: ‘Extremely Good’
From Bookwitty: ‘It’s generally agreed that writing by women in Japan dominates the literary scene,’ translator Lucy North tells Olivia Snaije.
Ten Works Shortlisted for the US’ National Translation Award in Poetry and Prose
This year’s National Translation Award shortlists include the first book of Mongolian poetry published in the States and a campground under a zombie attack.
Women in Translation Month: Three Percent’s Chad Post Runs the Numbers
‘Keep an eye on Danish,’ Open Book and Three Percent’s Chad Post advises. ‘That seems to be the hot language for women writers’ in translation.’
Polish Translator Anna Zielińska-Elliott on Haruki Murakami
From the Christian Science Monitor: Translator Anna Zielińska-Elliott’s specialty in Murakami began with ‘something really universal’ in his work.
Another ‘World Series’: Translating Southern European and Balkan Books
From the Los Angeles Review of Books: Focusing on one region at a time, UK independent house Peter Owen is translating titles in groups of three at a time.
‘Touchstone Texts’: On Translating a Nordic Prize-Winner from Iceland
From Conversational Reading: ‘To be nationally international’ is a lesson, says Lytton Smith, of translating ‘Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller.’
Michael Hofmann on Translation: ‘An Immense Effort of Affection’
From Asymptote: ‘You are the consequence or the aggregate of your agreements,’ says Michael Hofmann in an exchange about life as a translator.
Rights Interest Rising: Indonesian Publishers on International Trade
Several institutions are working in Jakarta to cultivate interest in foreign rights sales: the Lontar Foundation, National Book Committee, and Indonesia Rights Fair.