Emphasizing digital publishing and its new children's book area, Beijing International Book Fair plans a 97,700-square-meter footprint this year in eight halls. The post Beijing International Book Fair 2018 Anticipates Participation From 93 Countries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new study finds that Romanian publishers have increased book sales by releasing Romanian translations of foreign books parallel to launches in other key markets. The post Timely International Publication Credited as Part of Romania’s Stronger Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Jerusalem International Book Fair (JIBF) has rebranded as the Jerusalem International Book Forum, among other changes that herald a shift in the event, which will be held May 12-15 next year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot books include a Christmas-inspired story from bestselling author Maja Lunde, and a German debut novel which just sold to HarperCollins in the U.S. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Historian Bettany Hughes has been revealed as the chair of judges for the 2019 Man Booker International Prize. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Along with news of the jurors for the 2019 prize, the organization has has announced that more than 10,000 copies of 'Flights' were sold in the week following May's naming of this year's winner of the Man Booker International Prize. The post Man Booker International Prize Jurors Named;... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Emanuela Anechoum, formerly rights manager at Blake Friedman, is joining Europa Editions UK and US in the position of international rights manager. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
In stating its support for two years of discussion, the International Publishers Association at WIPO's semiannual committee meetings signaled its stance on international copyright exceptions in education. The post The International Publishers Association at WIPO: Drawing a Line at Copyright... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot books include a philosophical title on the feelings of animals, and a Spanish historical women's fiction novel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Debut author Lara Prescott’s novel has now been sold into 20 territories, weeks after securing a £1.5m advance for her Doctor Zhivago-inspired tale. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House will put a focus on international growth, especially in emerging markets, in its next phase of strategy implementation, global c.e.o. Markus Dohle has said. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot books include an Italian family saga and a rediscovered Italian novel originally published in 1945. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Conference of International Book Fair Directors in Gothenburg last week, executives met to discuss industry issues and prepare a statement in support of human rights, reading, and diversity. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tramp Press, a small independent house in Ireland, has a winner in Mike McCormack's 'Solar Bones,' later published by Canongate in the UK and Soho Press in the States. McCormack has won the International Dublin Literary Award. The post The €100,000 International Dublin Award Highlights Ireland’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mike McCormack’s Solar Bones (Tramp Press) has won the €100,000 2018 Dublin International Literary Award, formerly known as the IMPAC Award. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Digital publisher Pottermore has been ranked number 13 in the latest Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200, an annual listing ranking Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot books include a biography of Rembrandt, and an Australian YA novel that is collecting several international sales. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
From European markets recovering from financial losses to translation in the US market and book-pricing differences based on authors' genders, a 'Beyond the Book' panel at BookExpo looked at recent coverage of the books industry. The post Covering the International Books Industry: A Discussion... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The educational charity Book Aid International produces its own study that supports the tenets of its relatively new 'Study Hub' exam-oriented program. The post Book Aid International Cites Good Results in Zambia From Its ‘Study Hub’ Pilot appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chelsea Clinton and best-selling author Phillip Pullman are among those taking part in the international event. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]