'Challenging all assumptions of the past' may be only the beginning of life after the digital disruption, Tom Goodwin says. And when he speaks at London Book Fair's Quantum Conference, he'll be talking about the 'share-of-attention' dilemma. The post London Book Fair’s Quantum Keynote: Tom... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Looking at her joyous, expressive illustrations, it's not hard to see why illustrator Elīna Brasliņa is a rising star in Latvian book publishing. The post Drawing a Line to the London Book Fair: Latvian Illustrator Elīna Brasliņa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week at Bologna International Children's Book Fair and then at London Book Fair April 10 to 12, the Amazon Publishing foreign rights team packs new titles–—and the retail muscle to make all boats float. The post Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Named in six parts of the world, Bologna's six annual cohort of 'Best Children's Publishers of the Year' is named on the first evening of the book fair. The post ‘Best Children’s Publishers of the Year’ Named at Bologna Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the ITEF program's eighth year, 19 professional fellows will meet with players in the Turkish publishing industry. And BIBF is to open its own dedicated children's book fair in Beijing. The post Istanbul Festival Names 2018 Fellows; Beijing Announces Children’s Book Fair appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
The London Book Fair introduces a fair illustrator and a fair poet in April, for special recognition and appearances. And tranlsation press Tilted Axis forms a partnership for rights in Australia, New Zealand. The post London Book Fair Names Poet, Illustrator; Tilted Axis Has Australian Partner... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year American agents will be carrying bags filled with literary debuts as well as works by bestselling authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
The four-day Livre Paris book fair had a controversial start this year, as President Emmanuel Macron boycotted the Russian guest-of-honour stand in support of the UK and Prime Minister Theresa May’s clash with President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Twelve booksellers from the United States will be going to book fairs in Germany, Italy, and Mexico this year to meet their counterparts, become more familiar with the international industry, and network. One of them is sponsored by Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Booksellers Without Borders... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers are in the market for "funny" Middle Grade fiction and books with "pitchable" hooks and diverse voices, according to agents ahead of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Good morning! I’m Carolyn Kellogg, books editor of the L.A. Times, with this week’s newsletter. THE BIG STORY Barry Gifford is famous for his tales of outsiders, including Sailor and Lula in “Wild at Heart.” Jim Ruland sits down with the author in his Berkeley studio to talk about his... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Taking to the streets on Lithuania's annual 'Day of the Book Smugglers,' a team of fashionable book 'smugglers' delivered Lithuanian writings to agents' offices, publishing houses, and media newsrooms ahead of London Book Fair's Market Focus on the Baltics. The post Lithuania’s ‘Day of the Book... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Georgia's unique 33-character alphabet takes center stage in its 2018 Guest of Honor plans for Frankfurter Buchmesse, as was detailed at a news conference at Leipzig Book Fair. The post At Leipzig Book Fair, Georgia Opens Its Frankfurter Buchmesse Guest of Honor Program appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Lifetime Achievement Award is to go to SAGE Publishing founder Sara Miller McCune on April 10 as part of London Book Fair's and the Publishers Association's International Excellence Awards. The post London Book Fair Lifetime Honor Will Go to Sara Miller McCune at Excellence Awards appeared... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
BookExpo has announced the titles selected for the Editors’ Buzz program, its annual roundup of the top authors and titles expected to resonate with readers in the coming publishing seasons in the adult, YA, and middle grade categories. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
After conducting a survey, the London Book Fair found that attendees preferred that the show be held in March. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
A middle grade title called 'The Best Man' has sparked tensions in Athens, Ga., after complaints from parents led to the book's removal from an indie bookstore's display at a school book fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The London Book Fair's annual Insights Seminar Program is addressing a number of publishing industry topics including children's books, translation, and Brexit. The post Twelve Highlights From London Book Fair’s Upcoming Seminar Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
British, American, Lithuanian, Estonian, and Latvian writers are featured in this year's timely lineup at London Book Fair, Joanna Trollope seeing her newest book released on Thursday (February 22) and Nora Ikstena with a UK release on March 1. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair Adds... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
After an extensive listening tour in which BookExpo executives met with a range of industry members, the organizers of book publishing’s largest trade show have added new elements to the event aimed at adding more value for booksellers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]