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Open Letter Books at the University of Rochester is working directly with libraries—and interested individuals—to bring great works of international literature to the hands of readers.

Made possible through direct support from the University of Rochester, Open Letter is now able to provide its complete catalog of titles at a deep discount of over 50%—that’s Open Letter’s first 25 books for $200.

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 to addressing this problem by connecting readers to great international books.

  • Open Letter’s catalog includes 25 books from 18 countries;
  • Classic, internationally renown authors such as Marguerite Duras, Mercè Rodoreda, and Ilf & Petrov;
 
"A role of academic libraries is to provide ready access to international literature to foster broader cultural awareness, appreciation, and understanding. The publications of Open Letter remove the barrier of language that too often impedes multicultural understanding."
—Susan Gibbons, Vice Provost and Andrew H. and Janet Dayton Neilly Dean of River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
  • Epic works from contemporary authors—such as Mathias Énard, Jan Kjaerstad, and Jorge Volpi;
  • Along with novels, the collection also includes a volume of short fiction, a collection of essays, and an anthology;
  • More than 1/3 of the books are hardbound;
  • Click here to see a detailed list of all the books included in this offer.
  • Click here to see other ways to order if you are a library or institution.

The first twenty-five
Receive the next five Open Letter
titles for $200, shipping included.
If you are ordering from outside the US/Canada, please select the International Shipping option at checkout.
 

Other ways to order

We can accept your order by whatever method is most convenient to you or your institution. If you have any questions, just email Nathan Furl or call him at 585-319-0823.

  • Credit Card online: Simply click “Add to Cart” and complete the checkout process;
  • Credit Card offline: Call 585-319-0823 to place an order via phone, or fax order details and card info to 585-273-1097, attn: Nathan Furl;
  • Check: Make payable to “Open Letter–University of Rochester” and mail your order details with check to: Open Letter, University of Rochester, Lattimore Hall #403, Box 270082, Rochester, NY 14622;
  • Purchase Order (libraries only): Email Nathan Furl or fax PO to 585-273-1097, attn: Nathan Furl. The order will be invoiced after shipment;
  • Note: Any orders delivering outside of the U.S. must apply a $75 international shipping charge to the total.
 
"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, Director of Literature and National Reading Initiatives, National Endowment for the Arts

This program is open to both Libraries and individuals. All proceeds from this program support the mission of Open Letter at the University of Rochester and their future publications and programs. If you have additional questions, please contact Nathan Furl at 585-319-0823 or via email.