José Luis Piquero

José Luis Piquero – Translator

I am a professional translator with more than 90 translated books (fiction, essay, poetry).

Overview

Professional translator with more than 90 translated books (fiction, essay, poetry). I have translated classics (Byron, Dickens, Poe, Edith Wharton, Scott Fitzgerald...), cult authors (Mary Butts, Paul Metcalf...) and contemporaries (Robert Olmstead, Greg Iles, Louis de Bernières...). I've worked as a freelancer for several publishers througout Spain and I love my work.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History Sociology True Crime
Fiction
Historical Fiction LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Social & Family Issues
Languages
English to Spanish
Awards
  • Premio El Ojo Crítico de Radio Nacional de España
Certifications
  • Hispanic Studies. University of Oviedo

Work experience

Editorial Navona, Hermida Editores, editorial Vaso Roto, etc.

Jan, 2010 — Feb, 2020 (about 10 years)

Editorial Navona, Hermida Editores, editorial Vaso Roto, etc.

Jan, 2010 — Feb, 2020 (about 10 years)

Portfolio

CUENTOS MORDACES

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Seis enigmas para Sherlock Holmes (Navona Negra) (Spanish Edition)

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s penchant for creating complex, gripping mysteries infused with humor and suspense is on full display in this collection of six of his classic Sherlock Holmes stories. ... read more
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La playa bajo la calle [Próxima aparición]

McKenzie Wark

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El marne

Edith Wharton

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Una pesadilla con aire acondicionado

Henry Miller

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Suave es la noche (Spanish Edition)

Francis Scott Fitzgerald

"Suave es la noche es ideal para comprobar que gran parte de las novelas que nos gustan acaban mal. En ellas, algo de pronto se termina, se apaga. Durante todo el libro ha habido vida, aventur... read more
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El último recurso y otros relatos (Reencuentros Navona) (Spanish Edition)

Edith Wharton

Showcasing the talent of one of the greatest novelists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this collection gathers five of Edith Wharton’s short stories. Jealous husbands, spinsters who... read more
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BARTLEBY EL ESCRIBIENTE y otros relatos

Herman Melville

Publicada en 1853, "Bartleby el escribiente" se ha convertido con el tiempo en un clásico universal. Precursora de los mundos oscuros de Kafka, de la literatura del absurdo y del existencialis... read more
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Pausa versal

Denise Levertov

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Tierra salvaje [Próxima aparición]

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José Luis has 3 reviews

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osvaldo A.

osvaldo A.

Jun, 2023

Jose Luis did a great translation from English to Spanish. He was a professional on all accounts. I am very happy that our paths crossed. I would definitely recommend him and trust his work. AAAAA+++++ Osvaldo Calixto Amador
Tanguera W.

Tanguera W.

Dec, 2022

In our collaboration, José was very quick, precise, and professional. He was able to find just the right expressions in Spanish to make the translation sound natural and flow. I am grateful and very happy with the wonderful work he has done.
José Luis P.
Thank you very much for your review! It has been a great pleasure. Best regards, JLP
Daniel B.

Daniel B.

Apr, 2021

It is an honor, as an author, for Mr. Jose Luis Piquero to be the one to bring my literary work to Spanish speaking persons of the world. He has brilliantly translated such said literary work while maintaining my literary expression. If i could be so honored, Jose Luis Piquero, will bring all my...
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