PW will publish a special supplement about the Texas Book Festival, set for November 4-5 in Austin, featuring all the information needed to navigate the show. The Texas Book Festival Spotlight will be published in PW and distributed, for free, at the show. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Non-stop meetings and packed booths were two constants at the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), which runs from August 23 to 27. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
The year so far shows 'modest growth' in Brazil's beleaguered market, says Marcos da Veiga Pereira ahead of Rio's book biennial and rights trading program. The post Rights Watch: Rio’s Biennial Book Fair Prepares Its Agents & Business Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
The screenings of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" at Durham Cathedral has broken all of the city’s book festival records with 1,500 tickets selling out in one day. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Traditionally, the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has focused on educational books, STM titles, and children’s books—in that order. This year’s event, which opens today and runs until August 27, is markedly different with many more categories represented. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Covering 92,700 square meters, China's premiere trade sees rights' importance rising, new foreign engagement, and publishing 'going digital in a big way.' The post On the Eve of Beijing International Book Fair: ‘Exponential Growth’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
From 45 honorees, five shortlisted contenders will be revealed on September 4, a PW Star Watch 'Superstar' to be named on September 6 in New York City. The post PW Star Watch and Frankfurt Book Fair Announce 2017’s Top Honorees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 14th edition of the Guatemala International Book Fair saw a boom in attendance and a slew of panels focusing on regional interests. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Over the last few years, manga publishers have been shifting their focus and exhibition marketing dollars to Anime Expo, a major show focused on manga, anime and Japanese pop culture based in L.A., over the San Diego Comic-Con International. The trend continued this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
The point of difference at the Marlborough Book Festival is simple, it's Marlborough. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Children’s book illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi was denied entry to UK but decision has been overturned by UK embassy in TehranA respected Iranian illustrator who came under the spotlight after he was denied entry to the UK to attend the Edinburgh international book festival has been granted a visa.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
In Canada, BookNet's check on sales shows ebooks a bit up, In the UK, a new author day is announced by London Book Fair and the US-based Writer's Digest. The post Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Children’s book illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi says Kafkaesque reasons given for refusal An acclaimed Iranian illustrator has been denied a visa to attend the Edinburgh international book festival amid growing criticism of the UK’s handling of Iranian visas.Ehsan Abdollahi, described by the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dan Brown is attending this year's Frankfurt Book Fair in October to present his new thriller Origin. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Releasing in some 50 languages in early October, Dan Brown's 'Origin' is set 'on a trail marked by modern art and enigmatic symbols.' The post Dan Brown Speaks at Frankfurt Book Fair: ‘Origin’ Is Published in Germany by Bastei Lübbe appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
From a city-wide book exchange in Latvia to a ‘New Writers Festival’ in Greece, European book fairs have a wide array of approaches to promoting reading, revealed in an Aldus report. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘Not the Normal Book Presentation Routine’ ollowing the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the US Book Industry Study Group surveys new awareness of rights, China's markets are seeing positive trends in copyright-based exports. The post China’s ‘Copyright Industry’ Shows Rapid Growth, Exports in Creative Products appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Having drawn more than 10,000 entries in its first outing last year, the Global Illustration Award promotes the importance of publishing's visual artists. The post Frankfurt Book Fair and IlluSalon Open Entries for the Global Illustration Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Frankfurt Book Fair–October 11-15 this year–welcomes an immense and eloquent Guest of Honor program from France with Institut français Deutschland. The post ‘An Experimental Space for Multilingualism’: France at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Edinburgh International Book Festival today (13th June) launched its 2017 programme, boasting a line-up including Ian Rankin, Zadie Smith and Roxane Gay. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]