literary translation Archives

The A to Z Publishing Revolution: Why Literary Translation Just Got Interesting

New World Editions is launching an ambitious A to Z series featuring translated novels from authors representing every letter of the alphabet by country. This systematic approach to international literature could democratize global storytelling discovery.

Translation Prizes That Actually Matter: Why the David Bellos Award Gets It Right

The new David Bellos Translation Prize spotlights fiction translators, addressing the chronic undervaluation of literary translation in publishing. This award could signal a meaningful shift toward recognizing translators as creative artists rather than invisible intermediaries.