First Edition turns 45

First Edition turns 45

Over the past 45 years, First Edition Translations has supported organisations where language plays a crucial cultural, editorial, or regulatory role: Books & publishing – including academic, scholarly, and illustrated works Arts, culture & heritage – such as...
First Edition returns to Frankfurt

First Edition returns to Frankfurt

We are once again packing our suitcases and heading to central Germany for the world-renowned Frankfurt Book Fair. In attendance this year will be our CEO Jerry Froggett, Director Ana Grilo and Head of Production Kasia Bidston – all three of them long-standing...
Opening doors with literary translation

Opening doors with literary translation

As a translation agency specialised in editorial works, we know a thing or two about the power of literary translation. Time and again, we see the positive effects that it has at both a reputational and financial level. In this article, we outline how translation can...
Translating and updating for generic medicines

Translating and updating for generic medicines

In the highly regulated pharmaceutical landscape, the translation and maintenance of product information for generic medicines is far more than a linguistic exercise. It is a regulatory obligation that demands precision, consistency and adherence to the reference...
Getting started as a translator

Getting started as a translator

The call of translation The translation profession attracts a fair bit of interest. It’s no wonder really. Not only does it allow you to exercise your language and cultural skills, but you also get to continuously gain new insights into a whole range of topics from...