Latest Balticbooks Podcast Episodes

Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 7: Bright Futures (Interview with Adam Freudenheim)

Think in Translation Podcast - June 21, 2018 05:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
When Adam Freudenheim took over Pushkin Press in 2012, he did so with the aim to start a imprint that focused on children’s books in translation – something he felt passionately about after seeking new and inspiring titles for his own children. That imprint is now something that sets Pushkin apa...

Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 6: Courageous Decisions (Interview with Katy Derbyshire)

Think in Translation Podcast - June 07, 2018 05:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Katy Derbyshire’s skilful interpretations have made her a favourite amongst readers of German books in translation. Amongst her many works is Bricks and Mortar, originally written in German by Clemens Meyer, which was published in English by Fitzcarraldo Editions and longlisted for the 2017 Man ...

Language and Self-Discovery (Interview with Waterstones’ Angie Crawford)

Think in Translation Podcast - May 24, 2018 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
How does language shape us? In the face of a growing globalised culture that can sometimes feel uniform, many people are seeking ways to maintain and express their individuality. Language – its history, structure and nuances – is one way in which we can explore our roots: it can help us remember...

Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 4: Finding the Rhythm (Interview with Matthew Hyde)

Think in Translation Podcast - May 10, 2018 06:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
What exactly does a translator do? Despite the Man Booker International literary prize and other initiatives acknowledging the important role translators play in bringing foreign literature to readers, there’s still little understanding of what's actually involved in the craft of translation. ...

Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 3: Naked Thoughts, Strangely Dressed (Interview with Pauls Bankovskis)

Think in Translation Podcast - April 26, 2018 05:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode Latvian writer Pauls Bankovskis explores the delightful strangeness one can find in translated works. He also discusses the author-translator relationship, and what it's like to read his own novels in translation – including the feeling he gets when a translation is right (even i...

Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 2: Discovering Diverse Voices (Interview with Lighthouse Bookshop)

Think in Translation Podcast - April 12, 2018 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We've established that reading in translation can change the way you think about the world. In this episode we elaborate on that and go on to explore what it means to be in a gatekeeper position: as publishers and booksellers we have a responsibility to bring diverse voices to our readers.  It...

Think in Translation Literature Podcast Episode 1: Oldest Profession in the World (Interview with Allan Cameron)

Think in Translation Podcast - March 28, 2018 19:44 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We start the series with Allan Cameron, the founder of Vagabond Voices, translator of 24 books, and a writer himself. His most recent novel, Cinico, is a fictional translation of an Italian journalist's travelogue in Scotland. In this episode Allan talks about his favourite work of translation...