With sales of children's books in China up 14% in the first nine months of 2018, attendees at this year's fair see more opportunities for deal-making. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the Sharjah International Book Fair opened this month in the United Arab Emirates, London Book Fair and Indonesia's cultural program team met to plan for March's Market Focus program at Olympia London. The post One Book Fair to Another: At Sharjah, London Book Fair Plans Market Focus... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair opens Friday under new production arrangements–after Reed's departure–with BolognaFiere as a co-organizer. The post Italy in China: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Co-Organizes Shanghai’s Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Usborne has acquired an "explosive" high-school thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé that examines institutionalised racism. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the 2018 Sharjah International Book Fair has its ceremonial opening, the emirate's royal family reaffirms its commitment to literature and a knowledge economy. The post Sharjah’s 37th International Book Fair Opens With Spectacle, Ceremony appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Texas Book Festival was held October 28-29. It attracted more 40,000 people to see more than 300 authors in Austin. Unsurprisingly, authors who wrote about politics drew crowds at the event. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Remaining 'committed to keeping this important topic on the publishing agenda,' the trade show and publishers' organization will stage a third inclusivity conference on November 27. The post London Book Fair and the Publishers Association Plan a Third Inclusivity Conference appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
The annual Rights Meeting focused on the Polish, Romanian and Russian publishing markets, which have all faced challenges from politics and economics. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Intended to produce multifaceted programs on books, films, television, and game, with special focus on the licensing opportunities they offer, the LIMA-Frankfurt agreement is underway. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse and LIMA Open New Partnership on Licensing During Book Fair appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
In many stand-out events at the Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the biggest topics is just how much women’s leadership has begun to surface this year. The post Download: Friday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 Show Daily appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
‘Hopeful’ novel about an elderly woman who adopts a dog leads the charge from feelgood fictionA debut novel about a lonely old woman who has fallen through the cracks of society has wowed publishers at this week’s Frankfurt book fair, with 10 presses fighting to win a book that is being compared... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2018-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The spectrum of international publishing was on display on the first day of the fair, from the CEO Talk with John Sargent to the new audiobook conference, and women writers from the Asia Pacific region. The post Download: Thursday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 Show Daily appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Literary Agents & Scouts Centre is moving to a new location next year, a change publishers and agents worry may make their time in Frankfurt less productive. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW Talks to UCLA law professor Neil Netanel, author of 'Copyright: What Everyone Needs to Know.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The stalwart agent, TED sensation and high-profile publishing tweeter reveals what he always has to hand at the Buchmesse, and why he gave up on bunk-beds after his first visit. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Everyone remembers their first time, says the C+W agent: from acclimatising to the unique rhythms of a book fair and its social side, to finding solace in a burger and a beer—without a single book in sight... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Now in its 70th year, the Frankfurt Book Fair began this year with powerful statements from opening press conference speaker Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as well as deep market insights from experts at The Markets conference. The post Download: Wednesday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 Show Daily... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Some 200 friends of former Penguin CEO and Overlook Press co-founder Peter Mayer gathered in a ballroom at the Grandhotel Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt on Tuesday to remember the late publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ahead of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, PW spoke with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author about her new book on leadership, and why the world should look beyond the current occupant of the Oval Office. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan, gave this year’s Frankfurt CEO Talk, discussing everything from the future of print books to his battle with the White House over the publication of 'Fire and Fury.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]