Literary translation in the United States: An analysis of translated titles reviewed by Publishers Weekly

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All translated titles reviewed in printed Publishers Weekly editions during 2004 and 2005 are analyzed to present the exact role played by literary translations in creating an impact on the reading public in the United States. The analysis is expected to provide a useful picture of what has been translated since 2994, while revealing unique characteristics of translations on the US market such as the predominance of fiction and the new interest in German children's literature.

United States, Analysis, Exchanges, Literary and scientific, Literary and scientific exchanges

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Spanish-language world rights versus territorial rights

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A high level of misconception and much confusion abounds in the area of Spanish language world rights versus territorial rights. The misconceptions are described and the many challenges and complexities prevalent in the issue of rights selling in the Spanish-language market are examined.

Spain, Book Publishing, Patents & copyrights, Intellectual property, Spanish language

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Buying and selling international children's book rights: a literary agent's perspective

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The international book fairs enables publishers to identify the publishing trends and to buy and sell foreign language rights. These rights in the international marketplace in turn provides for an exchange of information and culture.

General services, Government regulation, International politics, International relations, Company systems management, Information management, Licensing, certification and accreditation, Fairs and festivals, Publishers (Persons), Childrens books, Booksellers (Persons)

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