Widely acknowledged as the biggest event dedicated to children’s content in Asia, the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) has successfully wrapped up its fifth outing, which ran from November 17-19. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Spain will use its 2021 stint as Frankfurter Buchmesse Guest of Honor to raise awareness of Spanish-language literature and creative industries. The post Spain Signs on as Frankfurt Book Fair’s 2021 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The season's anniversaries start taking attention, as China's fair in Shanghai and Seattle's best-known device everywhere trigger news and events. The post Anniversary Notes: Shanghai Children’s Book Fair at 5; Amazon’s Kindle at 10 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 2018 Bologna Children’s Book Fair will see changes resulting from a €100 million renovation taking place at the exhibition center. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Allen & Unwin had cancelled plans to print Clive Hamilton’s Silent Invasion over fear of legal action by the Chinese governmentProminent Charles Sturt University author and ethicist Professor Clive Hamilton says his book exposing the Chinese Communist party’s activities in Australia will... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Guardian Faber is to publish Collusion, a "gripping, alarming exposé" about the "biggest political scandal of the modern era" in which journalist Luke Harding reveals the true nature of Trump’s decades-long relationship with Russia. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Guadalajara Book Fair, the professional program focuses on children's books and the rights center looks strong with 130 tables booked. The post Guadalajara International Book Fair To Focus on Children’s Books, Guest of Honor Madrid appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
This morning Politico published an excerpt from an upcoming book by the former interim chair of the Democratic National Party, Donna Brazile. In it, Brazile describes the inner workings of the Democratic Party during the 2016 presidential campaign and alleges that, through a series of unethical... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the 11-day Sharjah International Book Fair is formally opened to the public, its chief patron warns of the importance of the 'light' of literature. The post Sharjah’s Book Fair Opening Stresses Publishing’s ‘Light in the Darkness’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
The UK will be the guest of honour at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) next month. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
From Sofia’s upcoming 45th anniversary fair in December at the Palace of Culture to Vienna’s ‘Long Night of Books’ ahead in November, the Aldus network’s 2017 report looks ahead and behind to evaluate the European book fair scene. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bookselling Without Borders, which is sponsored by five independent publishers, is looking to raise $30,000 on Kickstarter. The funds will be used to send booksellers to three international book fairs next year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Miami Book Fair welcomed an array of voices from the world of graphic books in 2017. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Agents and publishers have spoken out to condemn the violence that took place at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair between left- and right-wing groups. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Once again, the Miami Book Fair offers a week of rare opportunities to see and hear some of today’s biggest writers and influencers. We interview festival authors including Al Franken, Edwidge Danticat, Mariko Tamaki, and many more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers and agents report positive meetings and rights sales, and Frankfurt responds to political disputes by reaffirming its commitment to freedom of expression. The post Frankfurt Book Fair: Booming Business for Trade Visitors, Reflections of German Politics Play Out appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
'I think it's dangerous when religion thinks that it has the market cornered on morality,' Dan Brown told his audience at Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Cliffhanger: Dan Brown at Frankfurt Book Fair on the ‘Origin’ of His Work’s Drama appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
At Wattpad, a new premium subscription is being rolled out for the US and Canadian markets; BookExpo and BookCon call for program submissions. The post Industry Notes: Wattpad Opens a Paid Subscription, BookExpo Calls for Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
A report from the Italian Publishers Association names low readership as its 'problem of problems' and vows to address the country's shrinking readership. The post Italian Publishers’ Report at Frankfurt Book Fair: Focus on Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Working with six national programs, the Young Talent Program at the Frankfurt Book Fair introduces young professionals to the German and international industry. The post Quick Profiles: ‘Young Talents’ You May Have Met at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]