Coming Nov. 18: Literary Translation Clinic

Translation is never “just” about the words, but when visuals are involved, what new constraints or inspirations crop up? French translator Edward Gauvin draws on his experience with comics to speculate with Czech translator Alex Zucker on how exploring these other modes that contribute to meaning can lead to a consideration of other such historically “invisible” fields as design and adaptation, providing new metaphors and strategies for translators to advocate for their own profession.

The Literary Translation Clinics are held monthly and hosted by members of the translator collective, Cedilla & Co. Each one-hour clinic will feature a presentation or conversation followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions from their own practice.