Eric Vuillard’s Goncourt Prize–winner The Agenda, a historical novel about the Nazi annexation of Austria, remained at #1 in France. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) has revealed its longlist of 16 novels in contention for the 2018 prize, including a novel soon to be published by independent UK publisher Oneworld. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
New Zealand author Joy Cowley has been shortlisted for the highest international distinction given to the creators of children's books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2018-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
'A sad irony to see the so-called leader of the free world trying to limit freedom to publish.' The International Publishers Association slams the Trump cease-and-desist effort and libel law comments as 'a new and worrying development.' The post Fire and Fury: International Publishers ‘Throw... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
A French lifestyle book, a Spanish thriller and a reissued quartet of Italian crime novels are among the books generating buzz this week. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The BBC adaptation of Misha Glenny’s book is more than a Bond audition for Norton, with globe-spanning scope that manages to hit the markMcMafia recap – series one, episode oneMcMafia. Sounds like a bad sketch, but it isn’t. It is, the press release assures us, “a groundbreaking international... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2018-01-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Despite reporting increasing exhibitor numbers, Reed Exhibitions will 'move on' from the Shanghai Children's Book Fair. BolognaFiere steps in as a co-organizer in Shanghai. The post Reed Exhibitions Confirms Exit From Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Following her viral short story hit, Kristen Roupenian’s You Know You Want This has been sold to Cape in the UK, with the US auction said to be topping $1mKristen Roupenian, whose short story about a relationship turned sour, Cat Person, set the internet on fire last week, has sold her debut... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
In its four-year bid to benefit 310 public primary schools in Africa, Book Aid International reports reaching almost 99,000 students' classrooms this year. The post 2017 Update: Book Aid International Progress ‘Inspiring Readers’ in Africa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot books include a Dutch novel selling in several territories and a debut Australian novel sold to Small Beer Press. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Foreign rights experts gathered during this week's GKC conference for a discussion of some of the areas of recent growth within the children's market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
From Brazil, Norway, Canada, the UK, Lebanon, and Turkey, we gather observations from Guadalajara International Book Fair's Rights Exchange fellows. The post Comparing Trends in Children’s Publishing at Guadalajara’s International Rights Exchange appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Four specialists at Guadalajara Book Fair look at US-Mexican trade in the Trump era and bilingual English-Spanish publishing issues. The post At Guadalajara: Four Views of International Trade and Publishing in the Time of Trump appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot literary properties include a Dutch series of "fill-in" books, an Australian debut novel, and a novelization of a Finnish superhero film. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The author of Oprah Book Club selection 'Breath, Eyes, Memory,' Haitian-American author Edwidge Denticat has won the 25th Neustadt. The post Edwidge Danticat Named Winner of Neustadt International Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Guadalajara Book Fair, the professional program focuses on children's books and the rights center looks strong with 130 tables booked. The post Guadalajara International Book Fair To Focus on Children’s Books, Guest of Honor Madrid appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week publishers are buzzing about a book on cat communication and a title on the Finnish phenomenon known as "pantsdrunk," which celebrates drinking alone in your undergarments. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Education and science minister Olga Vasilieva says the collapse of the Soviet Union ended the work of international promotion agencies for Russian books. The post In Moscow, Ministry Looks To Raise International Visibility for Russian Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new program for classrooms: The UK's Make Our Book is free to schools and is 'properly magical' for students, says its creator Emma Barnes. The post The UK’s Make Our Book: An Internationally Available School-Publishing Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The UK will be the guest of honour at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) next month. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]