This week's hot books include an Italian novel about the downfall of Lehman Brothers that has won the Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Spain's publishers say they sold €58 million in books to the Mexican market alone in 2017, making Latin America 'the first destination outside our borders.' The post At Guadalajara International Book Fair: 300 Spanish Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot international books include an Australian backlist novel that has gained new sales after a film adaptation, and a Finnish title about a woman seeking inspiration from historical figures. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The U.S. publishing house is scrambling to erase $120 million in losses last year; its international arm could offer lessons in cost-savings. The post In a shift, Conde Nast integrates more of US and international arm appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
New Internationalist has bought a title about the Old City of Jerusalem by reporter and Middle East specialist Matthew Teller. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot books include an Italian novel that sold in over 10 territories during the Frankfurt season, and a Finnish title on the meaning of life that sold to Harper in the U.S. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the 2018 Sharjah International Book Fair has its ceremonial opening, the emirate's royal family reaffirms its commitment to literature and a knowledge economy. The post Sharjah’s 37th International Book Fair Opens With Spectacle, Ceremony appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot international books include a Norwegian thriller set in the North Pole, and an 800-page novel about Mussolini. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Andersen Press will next year publish a second Fergal picture book by Robert Starling after selling rights to the first title, Fergal is Fuming, in its 18th language. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Lawyer and human rights activist Waleed Abulkhair has been named this year's PEN Pinter International Writer of Courage. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Tokyo-based house, which was the original publisher of Marie Kondo’s 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up', is pushing two new titles in the U.S. and abroad. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
As politics and publishing collide this year, the International Alliance of Independent Publishers' is organizing a WomenList exhibition of 30 titles on feminism and women. The post ‘WomenList’ from Paris-Based International Alliance of Independent Publishers appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Lara Prescott’s highly anticipated debut thriller, We Were Never Here, has now sold to 28 territories, with a screen adaptation in the works from the creators of "The Night Manager" and "La La Land". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
In opening her bid for leadership in the International Publishers Association, the UAE's Bodour Al Qasimi says publishing 'shouldn't be an industry stuck in time in how it treats the majority of its workforce.' The post Bodour Al Qasimi Announces Candidacy for Vice President of the International... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot properties include a novel about Venezuela that sold to a new HarperCollins imprint and a Finnish parody of adult coloring books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Little, Brown is running an international marketing and publicity campaign for the latest Robert Galbraith novel Lethal White. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agent Stephanie Barrouillet looks at trending themes in global children's books markets, like diversity, emotional growth, and current events. The post Stephanie Barrouillet on Trends in International Children’s Books and Rights Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot books include a Catalan novel recently sold in France and Germany, and a nonfiction title by the former Dutch foreign minister. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
At its fundraising gala this autumn, the nonprofit organization behind the magazine 'Words Without Borders' will honor the University of Rochester's Chad Post for his longtime leadership in the American translation and publishing community. The post Chad Post Named 2018 Ottaway Honoree in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
See photos from the 25th Beijing International Book Fair, which ran from August 22 to 26, shining the light on China's booming—and massive—children's book market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]