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 ]
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 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
That's in part thanks to Ms. Wang, a former lifestyle and fashion journalist with a master's degree in digital publishing from New York University. Ms. Wang also worked at Vogue China as integrated marketing sales manager.As head of international business development at Tmall, Ms. Wang has... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2015-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
A posthumous novel by Che Guevara's grandson keeps selling, an Australian debut draws interest, and a British novel continues to rack up major deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Half a dozen publishers who attended this year's Yale Publishing Course shared their international publishing challenges. Do you have answers for them? The post International Publishing Leaders Seek Answers at Yale appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
Among the titles generating interest this week are a Greek short story collection about locals fleeing the debt-ridden nation, and a previously unpublished novel by the grandson of Ché Guevara. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tens of thousands of pop culture fans descended on San Diego July 8-12 and PW Comics World was around all weekend at Comic-Con Internattional: San Diego, the biggest pop culture convention in North America. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers and booksellers have enthusiastically welcomed the merger of the Man Booker International Prize and the Independent Foreign Prize for Fiction, saying it will create a prize with "a new stature", making "a good counterpoint" to the Man Booker itself. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Man Booker International Prize and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize are to merge to create one annual award for a work of literary fiction translated into English. Jonathan Taylor, chair of the Man Booker Foundation, said at a press conference this morning (7th July) that the Man... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Swedish romance set to make American publishing history, and a Spanish coming-of-age novel by the co-author of a popular crime series are among the titles heating up the global market this week. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Among the books drawing interest from publishers this week are a thriller by the Italian translator of 'The Goldfinch,' a new Spanish bestseller by the author of 'The Last Night at Tremore Beach,' and a Swedish novel about a bullied teenager. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Portobello has signed a new book from Korean author Han Kang, for publication in January 2016. Max Porter signed rights in Human Acts in a deal with Barbara Zitwer. Sarah Bedington at Hogarth will publish in the US. Rights have also sold to Nijgh & Van Ditmar in Holland and Le Serpents a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new crime series written by a Polish author is making waves this week, along with a Swedish novel that its new U.S. publisher is likening to the podcast phenomenon, Serial. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
As one of the largest and most prominent book and author events in the North American publishing industry, BookExpo America remains a great place to discover new titles, generate rights and licensing business, network and learn about the latest trends. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]