PRESS RELEASE
Public debate on
Armenian Books in Translation in Other Languages after 1991
Based on the outcomes of 11 language studies, their summaries and policy
recommendations
The Book Platform project and the National Publishers Association of Armenia invite you to a public
debate that will present and discuss the outcomes of a series of studies of translations from
Armenian into other languages that were undertaken after 1991. The debate will take place
on the 27th Feb 2013
from 12:00 to 14:30 h and a reception
at the Naregatsy Art Institute
Vardanants 16/1, Yerevan
For the first time ever, there is a comprehensive study and a full bibliography of translations of
works originally written in the Armenian language and published in a book format in translation, both
in Armenia and abroad during the period 1991-2012. The summary of the studies that will be
presented at the debate analyzes tendencies in the flow of translations from Armenian into eleven
other languages and offers some concrete suggestions for instruments that will help Armenian
literature be better presented in translation.
The results of the studies and the public debate are of interest to anyone concerned with
translations, publishing and cultural communication, both in Armenia and abroad: book
professionals, cultural organizations and public policy makers. The public debate offers a chance to
discuss questions such as: What are the channels by which Armenian authors are presented to
foreign readers? How do international publishers choose what to translate from Armenian? Which
are the successful authors translated after 1991? What needs to be done for Armenian literature to
become more visible to readers of other languages?
The texts of the studies are available here in English and in Armenian.
More follows
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THE BOOK PLATFORM PROJECT assists in developing skills, in building international networks and
in creating smart policies for creating an environment for a healthy, sustainable and open book
culture in three countries of the EU Neighborhood Policy – Armenia, Georgia and Ukraine. It is a
project of the Next Page Foundation in cooperation with the National Publishers Association
(Armenia), the Georgian Book Publishers Association (Georgia) and the Publishers’ Forum (Ukraine),
supported by Eastern Partnership Culture Programme of the EU.
For more information, please, follow the link or contact:
Mr. Vahan Khachatryan, local project manager Book Platform
National Publishers Association
24g Baghramyan ave., Yerevan
Armenia
Telephone: (374-10) 56 39 02, (374-10) 22 34 34, (374-10) 40 93 25
EU Delegation to Armenia
Telephone: +374 (10) 54 64 94
Fax: +374 (10) 54 64 95
Emails: Delegation-Armenia@eeas.europa.eu
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and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and
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and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders”.
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