Nominated by world libraries, seven of this year's list are Irish, and almost 30 percent of the Dublin Literary Award list is in translation. The post The International Dublin Literary Award Longlist: 147 Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fred Kobrak, a former president of Collier Macmillan International in London and well-traveled international sales executive, died on December 12. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
A tragicomic French novel about dementia and a Finnish novel about the hardships endured by Ingrians during WWII are among the books picking up sales internationally this month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
London and New York's trade shows have opened registration. And in Christian publishing, a Big Five player teams up with Amazon. The post International Notes: HarperCollins’ Word of Prayer With Alexa; Registration for Spring Trade Shows appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
In three of Cambridge University Press' journals, Overleaf arrangement offers authoring tools. And eight awards are part of the FutureBook Conference. The post International Notes: Cambridge University Press and Overleaf; FutureBook Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two earthquake-zone universities in Italy are getting special access to Springer Nature resources, as Kobo announces its partnership with Fnac in Spain. The post International Notes: Springer Nature in Italy, Kobo in Spain appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
A "gentle" Swedish guide to preparing for death and a French book on estranged youth who join ISIS are among the books making waves abroad. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bolstered by a twofold offering to both authors and publishers, German self-publishing platform Tredition will expand to the US and UK. The post German Self-Publishing Platform Tredition Goes International appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Shanghai Children's Book Fair opens this week with a global roster of speakers; Penguin Random House rolls out a plan to help employees pay off student loans. The post International Industry Notes: Young Readers in China; Young Publishers in the US appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Further action against media in Turkey prompts international publishers' criticism; and Amazon KDP names a new recipient of its Spanish-language award. The post International Notes: IPA Blasts New Turkish Censorship; Amazon Awards Spanish-Language Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
An Italian gift book offering happiness advice from a cat draws European interest along with a French novel that just picked up a prestigious literary award. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Awards recognizing UAE-specific work and international Arabic literature are announced as the International Publishers Association names its next president to a two-year term. The post International Industry Notes: Award Winners at Sharjah; Dutch Publisher Succeeds Charkin at IPA appeared first... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Arab world should “use culture rather than guns” to achieve its ends, guests were told at the opening ceremony of the 35th Sharjah International Book Fair, held at the emirate’s exhibition centre this morning (2nd November). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
"The race for reach is over," Conde Nast International digital chief Wolfgang Blau said at the Digiday Publishing Summit Europe in Nice, France, on Thursday. Instead the focus is back to basics: building a passionate audience around a topic and establishing deep connections to them. For Conde... Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2016-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the wake of the Frankfurt Book Fair, a few international titles are heating up, among them a new gangster trilogy based in Hong Kong and an Italian self-help book about the positive side of failure. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sourcebooks has signed with Baker & Taylor, Melia Publishing Services, Copia and Vearsa to distribute its print and digital books in overseas markets. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Authors including Alex Bellos, Frances Hardinge and Nikesh Shukla will take part in this year’s International Literature Showcase. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chatto & Windus is to publish Gun Love, a "powerful and heartbreaking" story of a mother and daughter by novelist and PEN International president Jennifer Clement. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Newspaper’s title is changed in a revamp aimed at testing whether it can turn a profit as its publishing company continues to build a digital audience Overnight, the International New York Times has become The New York Times International Edition. The change of title is accompanied by a new... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
A memoir by an Italian doctor working with migrants draws interest, as does a celebrated French novel currently up for the Prix Goncourt. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]