THIS NOVEMBER, the PDX Book Festival took place in Portland, Oregon. The annual one-day event always includes some of the best contemporary writers, and many of the best contemporary writers are queer. (We are good artists.) This year, the festival included over 100 authors participating in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Review of Books | 2019-12-22 20:00:19 UTC ]
Head of Zeus has scooped an investigation by journalist Peter Geoghegan into how dirty money has subverted democracy and led to the rise of populism. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-12-17 13:35:26 UTC ]
A new location for the Non/Fiction Book Fair in Moscow brings higher book sales, international contacts, and a look at the top Russian books of 2019. The post Top Russian Titles and Highlights at Moscow’s 2019 Non/Fiction Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-12-16 06:30:12 UTC ]
Roland Gulliver, associate director at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, is to step down from the post in February 2020, after 13 years with EIBF. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-12-06 11:36:11 UTC ]
The largest book event for publishers and authors in the Spanish-speaking world is burgeoning in size and value year after year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
Organizers of the 2019 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair say that 1,498 rights trade agreements were made during the fair. The post China’s Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Reports 16,145 Trade Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-12-03 08:30:46 UTC ]
Author Nikesh Shukla will join broadcaster Kirsty Wark to headline the inaugural Paisley Book Festival in February 2020, with contributions also coming from Emma Jane Unsworth and the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-26 15:25:12 UTC ]
The China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair is expected to nearly treble in size by 2022 and expand to a five-day event, organisers say. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-18 11:13:09 UTC ]
Science and STEM fiction ruled at the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair with the country's presses also interested in illustrated non-fiction, UK publishers say. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-17 17:44:37 UTC ]
The British Book Award for Export is open for entries as it returns for a second year, recognising publishers that excel in export sales. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-14 02:02:29 UTC ]
In “A Song for You,” Crawford worries that the scandal of Houston’s last years can make it easy to forget the greatness of her life. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2019-11-12 11:00:00 UTC ]
While reporting big attendance numbers, the Sharjah Book Fair this year is most memorable for events affirming its deepening world publishing relationships. The post Sharjah International Book Fair Draws a Record-Breaking 2.52 Million Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-11 08:13:34 UTC ]
A Warning, by an anonymous senior official who wrote about ‘the Resistance’ last year, has been warned that publication could breach confidentiality rulesThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) has warned the senior Trump administration official who is about to publish an exposé of the current... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2019-11-05 13:15:37 UTC ]
Were you a big nerd or queen of the lunch room? Your nostalgic book choices in this Scholastic Book Fair quiz will reveal the truth. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-05 11:36:16 UTC ]
PW caught up with a couple of U.S. publishers who will be attending the Guadalajara International Book Fair this year to discuss what their plans are for the event. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
The 2019 Sharjah International Book Fair cultural and cooking programs offer their own busy schedules, during the full 11 days of the fair's 38th run. The post Sharjah’s 38th International Book Fair Welcomes 60 International Authors and Chefs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-27 00:37:26 UTC ]
Curiosity led to the first U.S. participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair 14 years ago—and each year, the fair grows bigger, better, and more important. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
In duration and scope, the 2019 edition of Sharjah International Book Fair's Publishers Conference is programmed for an audience from more than 80 markets. The post Sharjah International Book Fair Expands Its Publishers Conference Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-22 13:49:54 UTC ]
Paisley will host its first ever book festival in February 2020, honouring the "brilliant political thinkers and creatives that have long been associated with the area", say organisers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-22 11:53:08 UTC ]
Visitor numbers were up at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair with a slight rise of 1.% on trade visitor days and a 9.2% jump in weekend visitors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-20 22:04:14 UTC ]