With 13 titles longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize for fiction translated into English, some question the gender balance on the list. The post Questioning Gender Ratio in the Man Booker International Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The longlist for the Man Booker International Prize 2016 has been revealed, including two Nobel Prize winners, two previous finalists and two debut authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
The self-published debut by a Norwegian crime fiction blogger draws interest, along with a backlist novel being billed as a Japanese 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
China leads the nominations for the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards 2016 with five nominations, while the USA and Australia are "not far behind" with four each. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
The second novel in a Norwegian crime series sells in the U.S. and beyond, and a nonfiction account of a woman's escape from Boko Haram begins making the rounds. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
The first fiction smuggled out of North Korea sells in the U.S., and an Italian debut by a translator draws international buzz. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sci-fi author Leena Krohn, political fiction writer Boualem Sansal, and nonfiction bestselling author Peter Wohlleben are on the global publishing radar these days in our Author Buzz. The post International Author Buzz: Leena Krohn, Boualem Sansal, Peter Wohlleben appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The director general of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has been confirmed to speak to senior international publishers at the 31st International Publishers Congress. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ullstein and Bonnier UK are launching a new digital imprint called Manilla that will publish English ebook editions of bestselling German fiction. The post Manilla: New Home for International Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Held annually in the French medieval-era city of Angouleme, the Festival International de la Bande Dessinee is one of the most prestigious comics festival in Europe. Publishers Weekly was on hand to bring back images of the Festival. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Published to mark the 40th anniversary of the French comics publisher Humanoids, 'Tipping Point' will be published simultaniously in France, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S. in January and February 2016. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bestseller lists from France, Italy, and Sweden, where Svetlana Alexievich was the #1 nonfiction title in December. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The chairman of China South Publishing & Media Group, Gong Shuguang, offers advice to international publishers who want to work with Chinese companies. The post 3 Tips for International Publishers Who Want to Do Business in China appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Finnish prize-winner racks up sales, Death takes a roadtrip in Germany, a Nigerian novel comes to France, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year's Sharjah International Book Fair, now in its 34th year, was the largest ever drawing 1,547 participating publishers from 64 countries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
A number of different authors topped bestsellers lists around the world at the end of October. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Gardners’ turnover and profit was down last year in a ‘competitive and challenging” market, but international sales at the company performed strongly. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
An American debut by a London-based author sells in Sweden, and a Dutch novel about the disowned daughter of Pablo Neruda is preempted in France. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Among the books generating interest across the globe are a nonfiction account of a photographer who was held captive by ISIS, and a book by a German forestry expert which posits that trees can communicate. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Sharjah International Book Fair kept international delegates entertained with a visit to an oasis, camel rides and 'falcon petting.' The post Camels, Falcons, Oh My! Entertainment at the Sharjah International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]