The Sharjah International Book Fair is focused on forging cultural connections and fighting Muslim extremism through books. The post Sharjah: A Book Fair Focused on Cultural Connections appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Sharjah International Book Fair, currently happening in the United Arab Emirates, a panel about translated books saw execs from various countries talking about the difficulties of getting titles that do not originate in English into the Western markets. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Saskia Vogel documents the hot book trends from the Goteborg Book Fair, including feminist texts, literary fiction, and more. The post Hot Book Trends from the Göteborg Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
The International Publishing Association released data indicated the UK lead the world in new titles published per capita and export revenue in 2013. The post UK Tops in Titles Published Per Capita and Export Revenue appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dan Brown's talk at the Sharjah Book Fair, his first fair appearance outside the US, will be televised throughout the Arab world. The post Dan Brown, Arabic Authors to Star at Sharjah Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
In 2015 the Cairo International Book Fair will launch its first-ever professional program, which will run from January 29 through 31. The post Cairo Book Fair to Launch Professional Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Frankfurt officials reported that 140,291 trade visitors attended the 2014 fair, down less than 2% from last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chris Kubica argues that the book business has so far been too content to put the future of reading in the hands of others, and offers 8 ideas to change that. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
On Saturday, more than 150,000 members of the public storm the gates of the Frankfurt Book Fair, many dressed in costume. The question these days is: how many of these fans have books in them? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW catches up with UCLA history professor Peter Baldwin, whose new book, The Copyright Wars: Three Centuries of TransAtlantic Battle, looks at copyright's complex past, and uncertain future. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a deal closed shortly before the fair got underway, Trident Media’s Ellen Levine sold a debut novel to Farrar, Straus & Giroux’s Jonathan Galassi for a figure rumored to be in the substantial six figure range. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Get the latest news from the Frankfurt Book Fair, including publisher interviews, discussions with book industry thought leaders, event listings and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Download our Frankfurt Show Daily for Thursday, 9 October. This issue includes a report on HarperCollins' international plans, interviews with publishers from around the world and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
At a standing room only session at the Frankfurt Book Fair, bestselling Brazilian author Paula Coelho had a message for publishers: Embrace change. And, lower your ebook prices. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishing Perspectives spoke with Sam Elsworthy of the New Zealand Publishers Association, Jacques Testard of Fitzcarraldo Editions, Ailish White and Hannah Lyons of Liberties Press. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
At a packed, two-hour town hall in Hall 4.2, the Copyright Clearance Center examined the shift to Open Access publishing, and the next steps in its development. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
It's been a time of expansion, and experimentation, HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray told a Frankfurt Book Fair audience, from the acquisition of Harlequin, to new strategies such as direct to consumer models, and subscription access. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Rick Horgan, in one of his first major acquisitions since joining Scribner, has paid seven figures for U.S. rights to Angela Duckworth’s 'Grit.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amid a flurry of seven-figure deals igniting this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair—many for books by first-time American authors—a short Spanish novel has generated buzz, and some hefty advances. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Copyright is "more important than it has ever been," but has the copyright debate been hijacked by anti-copyright forces, including those in the tech sector? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]