In snowy Moscow, the ‘non/fictioNo 18′ fair saw nearly 300 exhibitors this year amid publishers’ talk of improving business. By Eugene Gerden Exhibitors Represent 20 Nations he 18th International Moscow Book Fair for Fiction and Nonfiction—dubbed “non/fictioNo. 18″—was held November 30 to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
For publishing players looking to know more about entry points into some of Europe's book markets, Aldus' new brochure may be useful. The post Aldus Network Survey of European Book Fairs: A New Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
The London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards has added a Rights Professional of the Year category. Winners will be announced in March 2017. The post London Book Fair Awards Add Rights Professional of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The London Book Fair's Quantum Conference and Nielsen's BookInsights merge, while the Authors Guild and Media Coalition get together on freedom of speech. The post Teaming Up: London Book Fair and Nielsen, Authors Guild and Media Coalition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Total attendance at the recently concluded Guadalajara International Book Fair was about 813,000, a 3% increase over 2015. The number of publishers in attendance rose to 2,042, up from 1,983 last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The guest of honor at this year's Guadalajara International Book Fair was Latin America, and 20 Spanish-speaking countries from the region participated. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
With Brazil still immersed in an economic crisis, Brazilian publishers attend the Guadalajara Book Fair in Mexico to make deeper connections across Latin America. The post Brazilian Publishers Gravitate to Mexico’s Guadalajara Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Here are the top trends that overseas exhibitors reported seeing at the Shanghai International Children's Book Fair and for the Chinese book market in general. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Many Arab book fairs have been a free space for publishers to sell titles banned in shops, but Kuwait has seen raised levels of censorship – turning the book trade into a risky businessArab book fairs are like a giant travelling circus; no sooner does one end than publishers are boxing up books,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The mood at the three-day China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair was upbeat and positive, driven by the vast (and content-hungry) market of 370 million Chinese children below the age of 18. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amid 'rhetoric of animosity and intolerance and the growing support for right-wing politicians,' a new conference examines the publishing community's accelerating drive for diversity. The post London Book Fair’s ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference Explores Diversity appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The UK will be the Country of Honour at Russia’s International Book Fair at the end of November. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
'A significant book fair doesn't seem to have been able to come into being in Central and Eastern Europe" says Hungary's Zsuzsanna Szabó. The post Frankfurt, Krakow and Conrad: A Hungarian Perspective on Book Fairs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which runs November 2-12, drew 1.35 million visitors in its first week, a record turnout according to fair officials. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The largest Spanish-language book fair in the world has become a place where thought leaders, artists, educators, and scientists gather to share information that impacts the publishing industry. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Andrew Harwell, senior editor at HarperCollins Children's Books and winner of PW's second annual Star Watch award, shares his notes and pictures throughout his week at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
UK and European publishers attending the Sharjah International Book Fair have said the event has brought new business and new opportunities for them and their writers. But it is important to think long-term in the market, some say. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Arab world should “use culture rather than guns” to achieve its ends, guests were told at the opening ceremony of the 35th Sharjah International Book Fair, held at the emirate’s exhibition centre this morning (2nd November). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a combination of analysis, commentary, and rights-center deal-making, the 35th Sharjah fair clarifies issues and opportunities for industry growth. The post Sharjah Book Fair’s Professional Program: Boosting Business in the Arab World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
BookExpo America will be one day shorter in 2017, and it will also have a shorter name: BookExpo. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]