Tag Archives: art

Of Mutability by Jo Shapcott – tentative steps towards poetry

Posted on August 1, 2013 by forwardtranslations

Apparently, the Summer Reads programme put together by Writer’s Centre Norwich always includes a book of poetry. And among the slim volumes I picked up after the Learning to Love Poetry event were this year’s poetry pick and the one … Continue reading →

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If You’re Happy and You Know It…

Posted on June 25, 2013 by forwardtranslations

… clap your hands! OK, we all know the song and as with fairytales, there seems to be a thriving industry turning nursery rhymes into picture books. Anna McQuinn’s adaptation is illustrated by Sophie Fatus and published by Barefoot Books … Continue reading →

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Dog Loves Drawing by Louise Yates

Posted on March 15, 2013 by forwardtranslations

I’d never heard of this book or author until fils aîné was given it for his birthday, although Louise Yates won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize for her second book, Dog Loves Books, which was also nominated for the Kate … Continue reading →

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Sea of Ink

Posted on October 11, 2012 by forwardtranslations

Life and work have been getting rather in the way of reading lately, so it’s as well that Peirene Press kindly sent me their latest publication, Sea of Ink by Richard Weihe, translated by Jamie Bulloch for review. Although the … Continue reading →

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M is for…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by forwardtranslations

… the Moomins by Tove Jannson, but I was always of the school of thought that found them weird and creepy so I’m not going to write about them. Instead, I’m going to write about Miffy. Walk of Fame, Rotterdam. … Continue reading →

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Why I Love My Job…

Posted on February 4, 2012 by forwardtranslations

I am currently working on a translation of a little illustrated book on the life and works of Gustav Klimt, and having such a lot of fun with it! Art nouveau is atyle that appeals to me, yet I previously … Continue reading →

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