R226. Publishing Translations: University Presses
Thursday, March 31, 2016
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
University presses have long been at the forefront of translation publishing in the US, and today is no exception. Through long traditions of curating scholarly and artistic works and a variety of new initiatives, today’s university presses continue to lead the way in bringing to light new voices from around the world, forgotten classics, and newly unearthed masterpieces from the past. This panel features editors from leading university presses committed to translated literature.
Participants
Moderator:
Russell Scott Valentino is a scholar, editor, writer, professor, and translator. He is senior editor at Autumn Hill Books and a contributing editor at the Buenos Aires Review. He currently serves as president of the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA).
Gary Dunham is the director of Indiana University Press and Digital Publishing.
