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les éditions de vulgarisation

English translation: mass market/mass circulation publications

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French term or phrase:les éditions de vulgarisation
English translation:mass market/mass circulation publications
Entered by: French2English

20:04 Jun 21, 2007
French to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts) / photo publishing
French term or phrase: les éditions de vulgarisation
My question is regarding a contract between a photographer and a publisher planning to publish a particular work (a 'Parisian's diary - featuring photographic images of life in the city, presumably)..

For the record, here is the description of the proposed work: L’Editeur projette d’éditer, publier et divulguer un ouvrage sur le thème du journal intime des parisiens qui a pour titre provisoire « ……………….» (ci-après « l’œuvre »)

So far, most of the clauses are pretty straightforward in terms of what is expected of the Photographer and what the Publisher offers in return, etc.

But here is the clause with which I need help (concept check in particular):

Le droit de reproduire tout ou partie de sa contribution au sein d’ouvrages dont la forme serait distincte de l'édition courante et notamment les ***éditions de vulgarisation*** – vente par correspondance-, les éditions club, au format de poche, illustrée, de luxe ou dans d'autres collections, et plus généralement sous toutes formes et par tous moyens.

As I understand it, 'vulgarisation' suggests 'popularization' - does it simply mean 'the popular press' here? Currently I am having trouble with exactly what this clause is saying... I am not expecting anyone to translate it for me, but would be most grateful for some pointers (I am still working on it). Thanks in advance for any ideas.
French2English
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:56
mass market/mass circulation publications
Explanation:
A suggestion - maybe something to do with editorial/quality control?
Selected response from:

John Peterson
Local time: 06:56
Grading comment
I think this came closest to what sat well in the context. Other answers helpful too. Thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
2 +2mass market/mass circulation publications
John Peterson
3 +1editions for a wider public
Robert Frankling
3popular work issues
Etienne Muylle Wallace


  

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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +2
mass market/mass circulation publications


Explanation:
A suggestion - maybe something to do with editorial/quality control?

John Peterson
Local time: 06:56
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
I think this came closest to what sat well in the context. Other answers helpful too. Thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cervin
1 hr
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agree  Silvia Brandon-Pérez
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
popular work issues


Explanation:
I think they mean "cheaper", not exclusive magazines and books. The typical édition de vulgaristion in France are the LIVRE DE POCHE, where you can buy the works at a more than reasonable pice, in a cheap edition. Hope ?ve been somewhat helpful.

Etienne Muylle Wallace
Spain
Local time: 07:56
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrenchFrench
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
editions for a wider public


Explanation:
Not just for a narrow "target" group...

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-06-21 21:27:54 GMT)
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The quotes you have provided from the contract tell us the editor wishes to edit and present this material in various vehicles.

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-06-21 21:30:40 GMT)
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Online dictionary: Vulgarisation = propagation dans un large public (i.e. = a wider public)

http://fr.encarta.msn.com/dictionary_2016038025/vulgarisatio...


Robert Frankling
Local time: 00:56
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lidija Lazic: oui, vulgariser veut dire mettre à la portée d'un large public, non pas d'un point de vue financier, mais sur le contenu.
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