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"Against everything and everybody": Translated texts in Star-Books (1975–1982) and the birth of the Spanish counterculture.

Authors :
Lobejón Santos, Sergio
Gutiérrez Lanza, Camino
Source :
Target: International Journal on Translation Studies; 2022, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p565-600, 36p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The Star-Books collection, published by Producciones Editoriales S. A. from 1975 to 1982, is a foremost example of the post-Francoist counterculture and one of the best chronicles of this period of Spanish history. The collection became a viable platform for various national and international authors who had remained silenced for decades at a time when books were still subjected to official censorship. Star-Books stood out for its eclectic nature and its rebellious spirit, reflected in the striking covers and themes, which clashed against Francoist orthodoxy. This paper highlights the collection's role in promoting the counterculture in Spain and sheds light on how censorship operated in this period. Detailed analyses of the sociopolitical context, the Star-Books catalogue, the available censorship materials, and several collection titles show the more permissive nature of post-Francoist censorship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09241884
Volume :
34
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Target: International Journal on Translation Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160050380
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1075/target.20173.lob