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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
The writings and adaptations of 'oustanding female writers whose work continues to be iconic and influential' is featured in the 'Book and Screen Week' program that runs parallel to London Book Fair in April. The post London Book Fair’s ‘Book and Screen Week’ Embraces Women’s Suffrage Centenary... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
ReedPOP has announced the lineup for the 2018 Children’s Book & Author Breakfast, which will take place on June 1, at this year’s BookExpo in New York City. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
With Facebook deprioritizing publishers in its news feed, some publishers may turn to traffic resellers to make up for the clicks they’ve lost. The post How Facebook’s feed purge could expose publishers to fraud appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
William Collins will publish an “explosive” book about Prince Charles’ “desperate bid to rehabilitate himself” after Princess Diana’s death by investigative historian Tom Bower. Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles will be published on 22nd March in hardback retailing... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
First on the calendar is Edinburgh's Scottish Book Trade Conference in February. And in April, London Book Fair's Quantum conference's programming is featuring audiobooks and seld0m-heard voices. The post Conference Notes: Scottish Book Trade Day and London Book Fair’s Quantum Event Are Ahead... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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