A debut published by Oneworld, Fever Dream by Argentinian novelist Samanta Schweblin, translated by Megan McDowell, has been shortlisted for the £50,000 Man Booker International Prize 2017. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Libraries in 14 nations put forward the 10 titles on this year's Dublin Literary Award shortlist. The winner will be announced on June 21, 2017. The post The Library-Nominated International Dublin Literary Award Announces a Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Finnish lifestyle book about perseverance and a memoir by a Syrian refugee are among the books generating buzz abroad this week. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pledging 'to challenge violations wherever they occur,' the 60-nation organization of world publishing associations formalizes its commitment. The post ‘To Uphold and Defend’: International Publishers Association Issues Manifesto appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The politically beleaguered National Endowment for the Humanities has granted $195,000 to the Ransom Center at the University of Texas to catalog and digitize the archives of free speech organization PEN International. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jonathan Cape has acquired debut novel The Altruists by 25-year-old Andrew Ridker. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
A work by a Colombian author becomes one of the hot novels of London Book Fair; the Mediterranean 'The Girl on the Train' piques the interest of European publishers; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
From 126 books, the Man Booker International Prize longlist honors 13 'compulsively readable and ferociously intelligent' titles translated into English. The post Titles Translated from 11 Languages: The 2017 Man Booker International Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Novels by Ismail Kadare, Amos Oz and Alain Mabanckou are included on the 13-strong longlist for the £50,000 Man Booker International Prize 2017. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
With activities scheduled to begin in June, this program for promotion of British authors and literary organization is in its second annual round. The post LBF Watch: UK’s International Literature Showcase Names 2017 Participants appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Oz’s first novel in a decade joins Kadare’s gruesome Ottoman tale in ‘ferociously intelligent’ selection – but one with very few womenA Chinese satire of communism, a retelling of the Robin Hood myth set in the Republic of Congo and a coming-of-age tale in a still-divided Jerusalem are among 13... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
A “high-concept, genre-flipping YA fantasy adventure” debut has become Chicken House’s fastest ever selling international rights title, with 12 territories buying the rights within four weeks of submission. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Debutant Elisabeth Norebäck has racked up at least 10 international deals for her debut psychological thriller In My Blood ahead of the London Book Fair, with world English rights pre-empted by Penguin Random House US. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
The book trade is celebrating International Women's Day today (8th March) with a host of events and publications ready to show solidarity with women worldwide, as well as the launch of a new prize for Women in Translation to address the gender imbalance in literature in translation. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Citing 'education and research for everyone and by everyone,' Cambridge University Press' leadership offers pertinent readings for International Women's Day. The post International Women’s Day: Free Readings From Cambridge University Press appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
A U.K. novel with over 20 foreign sales, a Swedish debut about a hostage negotiator, and an Italian trilogy are among the titles sparking conversation before next week's London Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
At Deutsche Bank’s 25th Annual Media & Telecom conference, HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray told investors he expects foreign language market sales to account for 10% of the publisher's revenue this year. That figure is up significantly from 2014, when this segment accounted for less than 1%... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Virago is launching a month-long photo challenge and social media campaign #BooksforChange to support International Women’s Day on 8th March. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Lithuania's key event in literature builds on last year's turnout of close to 68,000 people and is geared to attractions for adult and younger readers. The post Vilnius’ Annual Book Fair Is Open, Hailing Lithuanians’ International Projection of Their Culture appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Stressing 'intellectual momentum' for Saudi Arabia's younger citizens, the ministry of culture plans a complex 10-day program for the 2017 fair in Riyadh. The post Malaysia Is Guest of Honor at Riyadh International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]