First 100
"I recommend an outfit called Open Letter Books. They are an institute recently founded at the University of Rochester for the study and advocacy of international translation."—David Kipen, former Director of Literature and National Reading Initiatives, National Endowment for the Arts Open Letter Books at the University of Rochester is working directly with libraries and individuals to bring great works of international literature to the hands of as many readers as possible. With direct support from the University of Rochester, Open Letter is now able to provide the complete catalog of our first 100 titles at a deep discount of about 75% off. That’s Open Letter’s first 100 books for only $500, including free shipping within the United States. Fewer than 3% of books published in the U.S. are translated from another language. Open Letter—one of the only U.S. organizations with a commitment to cultivating an appreciation for international literature—is a nonprofit publisher dedicated