The resilience of the print market, digital library borrowing and the appetite for backlist titles during the pandemic were among topics discussed at the ReBoot Books Business and Reading workshop held on Thursday (25th February). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-25 18:25:30 UTC ]
While the pandemic sent shockwaves across the world’s publishing industry in 2020, some international markets reported strong performances with the US posting record-breaking sales while Australia also saw a major boost. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-25 01:03:16 UTC ]
Hilary Strong has been named as c.e.o. of the Europe division of literary rights organisation International Literary Properties, adding to her existing role as UK c.e.o. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-23 17:31:15 UTC ]
The UK's Independent Publishers Guild is holding two days of informational and networking events in March at its International Publishing Forum. The post The UK’s IPG Opens Registration for its International Publishing Forum appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-23 14:51:48 UTC ]
Nosy Crow m.d Kate Wilson, Nielsen BookScan director for UK and Ireland Hazel Kenyon, and Empowered Author founder Sam Missingham are among the speakers confirmed for the first IPG international publishing forum. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-21 22:46:20 UTC ]
This month's cancellation of Leipziger Buchmesse points to the shifting outlook for major publishing events, professional and public-facing. The post International Book Fairs: Leipzig’s Cancellation Spotlights the Calendar appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-16 17:02:19 UTC ]
NetGalley and its owner Quality Solutions/Firebrand Technologies have been sold to Media Do International. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-01 22:14:04 UTC ]
Losing its physical fair to a COVID-19 outbreak within days of opening, Taiwan's biggest book fair extends its online run—by four months. The post The Suddenly Digital Taipei International Book Exhibition: Interview with Robert Lin appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-01-29 18:42:29 UTC ]
The Edinburgh International Book Festival will run from 14th to 30th August at a new location: the Edinburgh College of Art. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-27 10:17:35 UTC ]
In last year's International Excellence Awards, Europe and Asia were prominent among winners, with Bonnier taking the inclusivity prize. The post London Book Fair’s International Excellence Awards: Deadline Friday appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-01-18 20:52:50 UTC ]
Rowman & Littlefield has reshuffled responsibilities within its sales and marketing team, as it continues to grow internationally. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-15 12:11:29 UTC ]
Solar lamps as well as hundreds of thousands of books were in play in 2020 for Book Aid International's logistics team and donor-publishers. The post Book Aid International’s Year: 867,567 Books to 19 Countries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-01-13 17:36:43 UTC ]
The Independent Publishers Guild is launching a virtual international publishing forum, which will take place on 9th–10th March 2021. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-07 12:41:14 UTC ]
The IPA explores 'the need for a joined-up, ecosystem recovery roadmap' to address effects of the pandemic on the world publishing industry. The post Surveying the Coronavirus’ Impact on the International Book Business appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-11-24 16:10:39 UTC ]
The 39th edition of Sharjah's International Book Fair is underway with controlled crowd density and other coronavirus risk-mitigation measures. The post The UAE’s Physical Sharjah International Book Fair Hosts 1,024 Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-11-09 20:27:50 UTC ]
Looking to celebrate undiscovered authors and illustrators, Ehomebooks launches the International Children’s Picture Book Award. The post Vietnamese Publisher Ehomebooks Launches the International Children’s Picture Book Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-28 14:05:06 UTC ]
The 39th Sharjah International Book Fair is to be a physical and digital event, with publishers from 73 countries in its exhibition hall. The post Sharjah International Book Fair Details Its 2020 Plans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-26 10:26:47 UTC ]
Today, Graywolf Press announced that Anna Burns’ Milkman has been selected as the winner of the International Dublin Literary Award. The Award, now celebrating its 25th year, is the world’s largest annual prize for a single work of fiction published in English. The prize comes with a whopping... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-10-22 15:20:06 UTC ]
Anna Burns has become the first author from Northern Ireland to win the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-10-22 09:28:46 UTC ]
Bärbel Becker’s selection of events at the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair, ranging from rights presentations to book prize ceremonies and introductions to international literature. By Hannah Johnson | @hannahsjohnson Noteworthy Sessions in and Around the Trade Show ublishing Perspectives has asked... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-12 02:08:45 UTC ]