Buying and selling international children’s book rights: A literary agent’s perspective

Marcus, Kendra

doi:10.1007/s12109-003-0006-6

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“…The only potential concern with this model is that "translation rights negotiated and handled by agents removes the possibility to establish a relationship between publishing houses," thus diminishing the potential for further works to be acquired and translated [2]. However, "in most cases, foreign rights are promoted by the publisher or an editor in the course of general international networking" [2], so maintaining strong and diverse networks as a publishing house can increase the chances of identifying potential titles for acquisition [24]. As Rosenbloom (unpublished interview, August 24, 2020) explained, "Those relationships are extremely important and helpful.…”

Section: Relationships Between Publishing Housesmentioning

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Publishing Translated Books for Young Readers in Australia

Capua

Henningsgaard

2021

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This article examines the various factors (beyond simply the perceived cultural and economic value) that influence a book being selected for translation and publication in the English language. More specifically, this article asks, "What influences the prospects of a book for young readers being published in translation in Australia?" Using a combination of literature review, the collection of publication data about translated books for young readers, and interviews with industry professionals, it was determined that there are three factors that influence a book being selected for translation and publication. These factors are the global language hierarchy, narrative structures and relationships.

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Publishing Translated Books for Young Readers in Australia

Capua

Henningsgaard

2021

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Go Beyond Borders with Picture Books: A Case Study of a Taiwanese Children’s Book Publisher

Huang

2018

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Where do borders lie in translated literature? The case of the changing English-language market

Mansell

2017

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Anecdotal accounts suggest that one reason for the perceived resistance to translated literature in English-language markets is that commissioning editors are averse to considering texts that they cannot read. In an attempt to overcome this barrier, English translations are increasingly commissioned by publishers of source texts and agents of source authors and used to stimulate interest in a book (not just in English-language markets), a phenomenon this article terms 'sourcecommissioned translations'. This article considers how this phenomenon indicates a shift in the borders between literatures, how it disrupts accepted commercial practices, and the consequences of this for the industry and the role of English in the global book trade. In particular, it considers consequences for the quality of translations, questions regarding copyright, and the uncertain position for the translator when, at the time of translating, a contract is not in place between the translator and the publisher of the translation.

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Buying and selling international children’s book rights: A literary agent’s perspective

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Publishing Translated Books for Young Readers in Australia

Publishing Translated Books for Young Readers in Australia

Go Beyond Borders with Picture Books: A Case Study of a Taiwanese Children’s Book Publisher

Where do borders lie in translated literature? The case of the changing English-language market

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