go east: accessing the unique voices of chinese authors.

The article looks at the writing process of Chinese authors and the condition of the publishing industry in China. It explores the global distribution of books from Chinese publishers, with professional English translations, particularly in the U.S. It highlights the reasons for the limited output o...

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Published in:Foreword Reviews Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 42 - 46
Main Author: Sutherland, Matt
Format: Article
Published: ForeWord, Inc. Summer2012
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Summary:The article looks at the writing process of Chinese authors and the condition of the publishing industry in China. It explores the global distribution of books from Chinese publishers, with professional English translations, particularly in the U.S. It highlights the reasons for the limited output of Chinese writings and explains the stance of the Chinese government towards the industry. Information on several Chinese publishers are provided.