In the context of Brexit, the London Book Fair's Jacks Thomas is dedicated to the 'cross-cultural dialogue' of the industry: 'It's what books do.' The post London Book Fair’s Jacks Thomas: ‘The Context in Which We’re Operating’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Plan S and expanding the discussion around open access publishing are on the agenda at an invitational workshop led by Copyright Clearance Center and Outsell. The post During London Book Fair: Copyright Clearance Center on ‘Open Scholarly Communications’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will headline a May 30 event at this year’s BookExpo, during which she will discuss 'Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You,' her new YA book due out this fall. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year's London Book Fair coincides with the arrival of the International Publishers Association's new president and vice-president, leading 'a conversation of public debate' about publishers' role amid 'sensitive socio-cultural issues.' The post Ahead of London Book Fair: IPA’s New... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Brussels is like a village and we want to create something more intimate, where contact can be direct, and partnerships can be built,' says the director of Brussels' 50-year-old book fair. The post Brussels Book Fair’s Gregory Laurent: ‘Forward-Thinking Projects’ appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
The chief of the UK's 90-year-0ld Faber & Faber will tell the Quantum audience at the London Book Fair that however troubling Brexit's confusions may be, publishing holds the world's 'editorial centrality' in its hands: and that means it has a job to do. The post Faber’s Stephen Page Opens... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Despite political uncertainty, publishers head to the London Book Fair with a sense of stability. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW's London Briefcase highlights top titles that publishers will be touting at this year's London Book Fair, set for March 12-14 at Olympia London. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kerry Hudson explains how the Breakthrough Festival came about, and how it is different to traditional literary festivals. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Many events at March's London Book Fair will feature authors and others focusing on women in the business and issues of diversity. The post Issues and Authors at London Book Fair 2019: Women’s Voices appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dorotea Bromberg co-founded Swedish book publisher Bromberg Bokförlag with her father. The company still punches far above its weight in the literary world. The post Sweden’s Dorotea Bromberg Is London Book Fair’s Lifetime Achievement Laureate 2019 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year’s London Book Fair will host a live podcast stage for the first time with a line-up featuring Ian McEwan, Caroline O’Donoghue, Daisy Buchanan and many more. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
A newly added podcast series at London Book Fair will be on the Fireside Chat Stage. And smartphones used to access those podcasts are proliferating unevenly in the world, says Pew Research. The post Industry Notes: Podcasts at London Book Fair; Pew Research on Smartphones appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
MSNBC TV's Rachel Maddow will host the BookExpo 2019 Adult Author Breakfast panel, which will feature bestselling authors Ta-Nehisi Coates, Malcolm Gladwell, Marjorie Liu, and Karin Slaughter. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
The more than 1,500 titles submitted for the Bologna Ragazzi awards program this year represent the work of authors and illustrators in key trends and issues. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names 2019 Ragazzi Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
The International Publishers Association and London Book Fair hold a second Freedom To Publish seminar on March 12, with Vanderbilt's Daniel Gervais speaking that afternoon on copyright in the Charles Clark Memorial Lecture. The post London Book Fair: Charles Clark Lecture; IPA Prix Voltaire and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
The shortlisted industry players and programs for this year's London Book Fair International Excellence Awards are from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. The post London Book Fair Announces Its 2019 International Excellence Award Shortlists appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
BookExpo and the American Booksellers Association have partnered on a program offering indie booksellers financial support to attend the annual book industry trade show. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Jamaican-English poet Raymond Antrobus and 'Elmer the Patchwork Elephant' illustrator David McKee are singled out for official status this year by London Book Fair, which has special programming in both idioms. The post London Book Fair Designates its Official 2019 Illustrator and Poet... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Translation now has its own official representative at the London Book Fair, with Jeremy Tiang as the first named to the honor. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘In a Time of Increased Division’ f the name is ringing a bell, it may be that you’re recalling our August... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]