Sunday Submissions: Be a ‘Recommended Translation’

Publishers who have a translated collection of poetry forthcoming in October, November, or December 2018 can apply to be a “Poetry Book Society Recommended Translation”:

The Poetry Book Society is accepting submissions from publishers from now through June 1, 2018.

According to the submission guidelines online:

  • The Recommended Translation category is for new translations into English.
  • One or more translators are eligible.
  • Selections and collections are equally eligible.
  • There is no limit on the publication price of books awarded the Recommended Translation.
  •  The PBS purchases copies at an agreed minimum discount of 55% (sale or return)
  • The same discount applies to reorders.
  • The publisher agrees to print Poetry Book Society Recommended Translation on the outside cover of all editions.
  • All books entered for this category will also be automatically included in the Bulletin Listings and considered for review.

More details available on their website.