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 ]
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 ]
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 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 ]
'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 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
The Frankfurt Book Fair reported that total attendance at the fair rose modestly for the second year in a row. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
As Frankfurt Book Fair’s press officers report a slight increase in trade-visitor attendance this year, the German trade gives Carolin Emcke its 2016 peace prize. A reminder here that many more articles of this kind bring to light various moments and programs at the just-ended Frankfurt Book... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Download the PDF versions of all three Publishing Perspectives show dailies from the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair, featuring discussions of copyright, freedom to publish, and more. The post Download All 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Show Daily Magazines appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
World events--particularly those in Turkey, where thousands of journalists, authors and academics have been jailed or dismissed--drew lots of attention at the annual event. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
It's been a disruptive decade for the book business, but Pew's latest research suggests that Americans' reading habits have remained relatively stable. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Read about the implications of Brexit on publishing, copyright reform, an interview with author Nujeen Mustafa, and more news from the Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Download: Friday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 Show Daily appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jacob Dalborg, CEO of Bonnier, was the featured speaker during the CEO panel where he talked about the plans the Swedish publisher has for the future. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]