How does one properly introduce a publisher with a far-reaching reputation for excellence like Europa Editions? In 2013, Europa Editions co-founder Sandro Ferri told an Italian media source that the press was “born with the intention to create bridges between cultures.” This concise mission statement is more than aspirational: it’s Europa’s modus operandi, one that … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Europa Editions

It is well-known in American global literature communities that less than three percent of U.S. books are translations. For whatever reason, there aren’t many publishers willing to work in literary translation. It’s rarer still to find presses that exclusively release international literature for English-reading audiences. Sadly, there is only a handful operating in the States. … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Open Letter Books

Earlier this year, literary translator Nicky Harman shared her top ten list of English-language translations from China. This list of fiction, children’s books and nonfiction titles began with one of Harman’s own translation projects, The Chilli Bean Paste Clan written by Yan Ge. I’d previously glimpsed this Sichuan family drama in a few online book … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Balestier Press

It may only be August, but Oneworld Publications is already on lists. Awards lists, that is. It’s hard to keep track of the London-based independent publisher’s 2018 nominations. Luckily, the “News” section of their website documents each shortlist, finalist, and honoree. The page’s most recent announcements show that the Spanish-to-English translation of Fever Dream won … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Oneworld Publications + Rock the Boat

There’s little doubt that three-year-old Tilted Axis Press is here to bring radical international content to English-reading audiences. The UK-based publisher is exclusively dedicated to global titles “that might not otherwise make it into English”, and derives its name from a desire to always be “tilting the axis of world literature from the centre to … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Tilted Axis Press

In celebration of Pride, June’s “Publisher Spotlight” posts will feature publishers of LGBTQ+ literature in English-language translation. This week’s piece is about Arsenal Pulp Press, the groundbreaking Canadian publisher of LGBTQ+ titles, global literature, and so much more. Some readers might be questioning why Arsenal Pulp Press is getting a second feature in this column … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Arsenal Pulp Press (Part II)

In celebration of Pride, June’s “Publisher Spotlight” posts will feature publishers of LGBTQ+ literature in English-language translation. This week, we will explore titles by academic publisher University of Minnesota Press. Since its founding in 1925, University of Minnesota Press has been a beacon of scholarly writing in the humanities and social sciences. Later, literature was … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: University of Minnesota Press