Entering its fourth decade, the Reykjavik festival uses its 'Absent Author' series to feature the jailed Sansal. The post In Iceland: A Focus on Boualem Sansal at Reykjavik International Literary Festival appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-05-29 05:04:00 UTC ]
The author and activist, who was subject to a fatwa in 2000, has won the prestigious prize for translated fiction for her short stories about the lives of Muslim women. She and her translator Deepa Bhasthi explain how Heart Lamp’s themes ‘are universal’• ‘Radical translation’ of Heart Lamp by... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-05-23 12:00:30 UTC ]
The International Booker Prize is the world’s most influential literary award for translated fiction, with its £50,000 prize money that ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-05-21 18:33:31 UTC ]
Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi and published by And Other Stories, is the first short story collection and first book originally written in Kannada to win the £50,000 prize, which is split equally between the author and translator. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
The ancient connections between Greek and Arab culture will come into play with Greece as Sharjah's guest of honor in November. The post Greece Named Guest of Honor at Sharjah International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-05-19 23:40:30 UTC ]
From Muslim Indian women’s lives to a Danish time looper, all six contenders for the £50,000 prize are from independent presses, as translator Sophie Hughes earns an unprecedented third nominationHiromi Kawakami and Solvej Balle have made this year’s International Booker prize shortlist, which... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-04-08 13:00:18 UTC ]
This year's six-book International Booker Prize shortlist comprises five novels and one short story collection translated from five languages. The winner will be revealed at a ceremony in London on May 20. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
The winners of the BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year were announced on Monday at a ceremony at the historic Palazzo Re Enzo. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
During Bologna Children's Book Fair, IBBY's annual International Children's Book Day will be observed, this year sponsored by the Netherlands. The post At Bologna: IBBY’s International Children’s Book Day appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-19 23:32:04 UTC ]
Today at London Book Fair, Nielsen's Steve Bohme walks attendees through international market points from 2024. The post At London Book Fair: Nielsen and GfK Assess International Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-11 07:36:51 UTC ]
The United Kingdom’s Publishers Association has a survey describing the good reputation of the UK’s books. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Reputational Value t’s already being cheered for its “Great Copyright Heist” description of the UK government’s AI “opt-out proposal”... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-10 11:54:57 UTC ]
Several of the International Publishers Association's committee seats have undergone some changes early in the year. The post International Publishers Association: New Committee Assignments appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-26 18:57:00 UTC ]
The longlist for the International Booker Prize 2025 “celebrates the best works of long-form fiction or collections of short stories ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-25 18:01:05 UTC ]
This year's 13-book International Booker Prize longlist comprises 11 novels and two short story collections translated from 10 languages. The six-book shortlist will be revealed on April 8, and the winner will be named on May 20. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
The winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction is to be announced on the eve of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The post The International Prize for Arabic Fiction: 2025 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-19 17:43:17 UTC ]
One of London's most prominent women CEOs, Perminder Mann, succeeds Ian Chapman as CEO of Simon & Schuster International. The post Perminder Mann To Be S&S UK’s New International CEO appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-18 15:14:12 UTC ]
After 25 years with Simon & Schuster, the company's UK and International publisher and CEO, Ian Chapman, is to step down in May. The post S&S UK and International CEO Ian Chapman Stepping Down appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-17 18:48:19 UTC ]
This year's London Book Fair International Rights Center will be on a single floor and 10 percent larger, Adam Ridgway says. The post London Book Fair’s International Rights Center 2025 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-14 23:11:22 UTC ]
With a discount helping to drive stand sales, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair warns exhibitors to register quickly. The post UAE: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Touts Fast Stand Bookings appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-10 22:15:17 UTC ]
The numbers look good for the 2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair, with gains in visitors, publishers, and rights center participants. The post Guadalajara International Book Fair 2024 Posts Strong Figures appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-12-17 22:40:17 UTC ]