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 ]
Questioned whether North Korea could join the International Publishers Association, IPA President Richard Charkin grinned and gave a simple answer. The post Could North Korea Join the International Publishers Association? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
A number of memoirs are heating up internationally, with many having picked up steam at this month's Frankfurt Book Fair. Among the true-life tales gaining traction are a memoir from a Dutch poet about the death of his wife and father, and a Swedish journalist's story about her... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
A host of organizations are working to make publishing more effective worldwide. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Martin Cathcart Froden’s unpublished debut novel Devil Take the Hindmost has been announced as the winner of the Dundee International Book Prize 2015. Cathcart Froden was awarded the £10,000 prize and a publishing deal with Freight Books at the Dundee Literary Festival today (21st October). He... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
David Lagercratz's addition to Stieg Larsson's bestselling Millennium trilogy is a bestseller in France, Sweden, and Italy. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
As the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair opens, deals are being struck for, among other projects, a children's book from film director and screenwriter Bobbie Peers and a debut UK novel discovered in the slush pile. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new literature festival in Odessa on the Black Se , featuring Ukrainians and Russians together, underscored the role literature plays in civil discourse. The post The Revival of Odessa as a Center for International Literature appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The five-day show boasted more exhibitors and more deals than in previous years. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
The new international trailer for Jon Favreau's Rudyard Kipling adaptation is entirely in Russian. We don't understand what's being said, but it looks beautiful. The post The New International Trailer with Lots of Footage: The Jungle Book appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
David Lagercrantz's continuation of the late Stieg Larsson's Millennium series topped the charts in France, Germany, and Sweden. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Taiwanese coloring book and a Romanian thriller drawing 'Harry Quebert' comparisons are among the titles racking up international sales right now. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The shortlisted authors each receive £2,500, and the winner will receive a further £50,000. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
National Book Tokens is to partner with Book Aid International to help support the charity's work to provide books and develop library services in sub-Saharan Africa. A specially designed National Book Tokens gift card will go on sale this week with 1% of the value of each card sold to be... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
The new Canadian novel by the author of 'The Bear' sells in the States, a Finnish picture book makes its way to Germany, Swedish thriller 'The Evil Book' continues to sell, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 2015 Beijing International Book Fair put a renewed emphasis in B2B transactions and sought to tighten regional 'silk road' relations. The post Beijing International Book Fair Takes a New Stance in Asia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
With the crash of Brazil's real against the dollar, US rights deals at this year's Rio International Book Fair may not be as lavish, but they are still key. The post Rights Deals Are Key to Rio International Book Fair for Americans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
An Argentinian short story collection sells in the States, a Finnish thriller moves to Spain, an Italian novel about cooking and family is nabbed in Germany, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]