Brooklyn Embraces the World: Book Fest, Publishers Boost International Lit

Despite tight budgets, the Brooklyn Book Festival, which starts on Sunday, will feature a stage dedicated to international authors and literature in translation. The programming reflects independent publishers in Brooklyn, many of which focus on translations, including Archipelago, New Directions, Ugly Duckling, and Zephyr Press.


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Do Book Fests Translate to Significant Sales for Publishers?

From the publishers point of view, festivals can be a mixed-blessing. Authors may attract a new audience, but also face competition from all the other attending authors. It can be difficult for a festival goer to decide what to commit to see or buy.

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