Publishing houses work hard to introduce Vietnamese books abroad
Not only buying copyrights, and translating many famous foreign works to serve the diverse demand of domestic readers, recently, a number of publishers in Ho Chi Minh City have sought to bring Vietnamese books to the world.
A number of publishers in Ho Chi Minh City seek to bring Vietnamese books to the world. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) ๊- Not only buying copyrights, and translating many famous foreign works to serve the diverse demand of domestic readers, recently, a number of publishers in Ho Chi Minh City have sought to bring Vietnamese books to the world.
More than 10 years ago, the Tre (Youth) Publishing House started translating literature and history-culture books by famous domestic authors into English with the goal of gradually approaching the Asian market and reaching out to the world.
Apart from focusing on translating best-selling books by famous authors and actively introducing them to foreign units, the publishing house has actively displayed their products at international book fairs.
The English-version books on Vietnamese history in pictures are introduced by Tre (Youth) Publishing House at the Asian Festival of Children's Content in Singapore. (Photo:nhasachgiaoduc.vn)
Nearly 30 translated book titles have helped this unit's display space in international book fairs more attractive to visitors and publishing partners.
According to Nguyen Thanh Nam, Editor-in-Chief of the Youth Publishing House, translated book titles have been reprinted continuously.
Recently, at the Asian Festival of Children's Content held in Singapore, the English-version book on Vietnamese history in pictures introduced by the publishing house made many international partners and readers curious and interested.
The book was translated by English-Vietnamese couple Patrick Barry and Mai Barry. The translation is in a narrative style, trying to both accurately transmit information and match the way native British think and speak.
In October this year, the Young Publishing House will continue to participate in the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. It aims to complete the copyright sale of this historical picture book series and introduce more book titles to foreign partners.
Chi Culture Joint Stock Company (Chibooks) has also made great efforts to bring Vietnamese books closer to international readers through organising Vietnamese book stalls at international book fairs such as Frankfurt Book Fair, Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair in Malaysia, Beijing International Book Fair and Guangxi Book Fair in China.
Translator Nguyen Le Chi, Director of Chibooks, was the first person that has exhibited Vietnamese books in China.
At the event, Chibooks introduced many book titles on Vietnamese literature and culture, and children's books. Many works have been fully or partly translated into Chinese, providing publishing units with a more comprehensive view of Vietnamese books.
At many such fairs, Chibooks has signed a number of agreements on publishing cooperation with international publishing units, towards co-publishing Vietnamese books. This unit has also participated in many specialized publishing activities such as delivering presentations to contribute to possible cooperation trends for publishing in the region.
With its efforts to introduce Vietnamese books to the world, Chibooks's products have been sold on an e-commerce platform of the China Book Import and Export Co, widely reaching Chinese and foreign readers.
Director of Chiboooks Tran Le Chi said Vietnamese publishing houses’ regular exhibition at international book fairs will help international publishers and readers understand more about Vietnamese books, contributing to promoting Vietnamese culture to international friends./.
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A number of publishers in Ho Chi Minh City seek to bring Vietnamese books to the world. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
The English-version books on Vietnamese history in pictures are introduced by Tre (Youth) Publishing House at the Asian Festival of Children's Content in Singapore. (Photo:nhasachgiaoduc.vn)
