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In translation

Books that crossed languages to find new readers — translated editions from publishers on URUK Read.

We’re building this corner of URUK Read carefully. Translation is slow work — and the publishers we want here take it seriously. Translated editions will appear as soon as they’re ready, with the original language and translator credited on every listing.

From the journal

Notes on translation — what gets lost, what gets carried

A translated book is two books. Some thoughts on what that means for publishers, translators, and the readers who never see the original.

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