The 2016 Leipzig Book Fair will introduce a new startup showcase called Neuland 2.0 that will highlight the latest innovations and ideas for books. The post Startup Village for Digital Natives at Leipzig Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Google Docs has a new option allowing your documents to be saved directly to the ePub format. All you have to do is click File > Download as > EPUB Publication. EPUB documents are widely supported across most ebook readers, so this could be a good choice for sharing your work with others.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
A number of high-profile authors have voiced dissent against low-pay or no-pay literary festivals, arguing exposure is not enough. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apply now to the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Fellowship Program which includes a tour of German publishing, a trip to the Frankfurt Book Fair, and exclusive networking and career-building opportunities. The post Apply to the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Fellowship by April 30 appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Independent publisher Silvertail Books is set to publish an investigation into Scientology by Pulitzer prize-winning author Lawrence Wright, three years after it was pulled in the UK by Transworld. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Among the popular children's and YA titles at the Havana Book Fair was a book about child slaves, an amusing collection about being different, and a cookbook for kids. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Issuing a call for papers, Frankfurt Book Fair and Publishing Perspectives announce the seven-nation focus for 'The Markets' 2016. Regions highlighted include Southeast Asia, Europe, South America, and the Middle East. The post ‘The Markets’ Announced for 2016’s Global Summit at Frankfurt Book... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW captured a range of images during the Havana Book Fair, including photos of the book fair and the thousands of Cubans searching for books during the event. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
American and international publishers attended the 2016 Havana Book Fair in hopes of finding new opportunities in an economically friendlier Cuba. The post Havana Book Fair: New Chapters in Warming Relations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year's Taipei fair highlighted shifting interest for local readers who are now more interested in history, democracy, capitalism...and adult coloring books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
YALLWest is coming, and if that doesn't mean anything to you, you're not a teen reader. Now in its second year, YALLWest is a book festival targeted at teens -- although it won't turn away grownups who like YA books, and younger readers are invited too. Set for Santa Monica April 30-May 1,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
A delegation of American publishers traveled to Cuba for the 2016 Havana Book Fair and to participate in the first ever U.S. Publishing Mission to Cuba, organized by Publishers Weekly and Combined Book Exhibit. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 25th annual Havana Book Fair, held February 11-21, opened with a new feature this year: a display of books published by nearly 40 American houses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bloomsbury has withdrawn a book on the decline of the Church of England days before publication. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Canada's Export Exchange program invited speakers from various creative industries—including video games, music, and fashion—to speak about their experiences in building global audiences and brands to a gathering of Canadian publishers. The post Importing ‘Fresh Thinking’ for Export Exchange in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Writers, championed by Philip Pullman, may object to attending literary gatherings for free. But the events help to sustain a reading culturePhilip Pullman became cheerleader for a growing band of refuseniks last week when he resigned as president of the Oxford literary festival because it... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2016-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
The National Trust is launching its first children’s book festival at Wray Castle in the Lake District in March. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Frankfurt Book Fair officials this week confirmed that talks are underway to possibly open the Frankfurt Book Fair Literary Agents & Scouts Centre (LitAg) at a day earlier in 2016. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Self-publishing is "exploding" in the Spanish language book market, and Penguin Random House is making the U.S. Hispanic market a priority. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year's Sharjah International Book Fair, now in its 34th year, was the largest ever drawing 1,547 participating publishers from 64 countries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]