About the Service: Working from German into English I offer the following translation services: Literary translations including novels, short stories, memoirs and magazine articles Academic translations focussing on the humanities, especially European history Journalistic translations with an emphasis on politics, social issues and current affairs Technical translations covering computer networking, cabling and instructional materials Business related translations encompassing such things as commercial correspondence, tender documentation, contracts and anything relating to project management Aspirations: Apart from making a living as a translator my main reason for wanting to focus on German translation is to help to bring about a better cultural understanding of Germany in the English-speaking world by making available as much German literature in English language as possible. German literature is very under appreciated in the English-speaking world, which is a pity because a lot of it is marvellous. It encompasses everything from swash-buckling tales written in a straightforward manner to deep philosophical explorations that probe the outer edges of the human experiences with great insight. There are darkly brooding meditations on the madness and folly of war, which contrast starkly with life affirming romantic works brimming with colour, sound and movement. Scurrilous takes on the main chapters of European history compete for the reader's attention with madcap adventures or gritty real life thrillers. Altogether the depth and definition of emotion, imagination and life committed to paper by German writers over the centuries represents a treasure trove of human perspectives fully deserving of the attention of the world's literati.