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interest this week are a Greek short story collection about locals fleeing the debt-ridden nation, and a previously unpublished novel by the grandson of Ché Guevara.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 ]
A Christopher Nolan-esque Argentinean thriller, two literary Spanish novels, a Finnish YA series, and more are making waves in the global rights scene this week. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the £60,000 Man Booker International Prize for his “achievement in fiction on the world stage.” The post László Krasznahorkai Takes Man Booker International Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2015 Man Booker International Prize. The British literary honor, which is award every two years, comes with a £60,000 purse. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pakastani-born Canadian children's book author Rukhsana Khan explains how to leveraging appearances at book fairs for the greatest benefit and impact. The post A Canadian Author’s Adventures in International Book Marketing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The memoir by a Dutch plane crash survivor, initially self-published, draws multiple houses; a Swedish spy series repped by the Salomonsson Agency lures pubs from Greece and beyond; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The International New York Times (NYTimes.com) and The New York Times’ Chinese website (cn.NYTimes.com) today published the first edition of the International New York Times Chinese Monthly, a print publication that presents news, opinion a ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2015-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Hungarian director's novel about his parents' 145 courtship, in Sweden's refugee camps, emerges as a hot book at last week's London Book Fair; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Benelux countries put in a strong performance at the second London Book Fair International Excellence Awards last night, taking a hat-trick of prizes. The post Winners of the LBF International Excellence Awards 2015 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
A John Green-like debut novel from France draws international buyers; the memoir by a once-illiterate Colombian artist gets set as a future Penguin Classic; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Authors representing 10 countries — 6 countries for the first time — are included on the shortlist for the Man Booker International Prize. The post Man Booker International Prize 2015 Finalist’s List Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ten authors have been named as finalists for the Man Booker International Prize 2015, representing countries including Hungary, Guadeloupe, and the Republic of Congo. Each writer is now in the running to win a £60,000 prize, with the winner announced in a ceremony at the Victoria and Albert... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]