In Russia, a biography of Putin was a Christmas bestseller; in Norway and Sweden, there were surprise festive hits on hair-braiding; in Australia, it was beach read season; while in Spain, it was Ken Follett who topped FNAC's Christmas bestseller list. The Bookseller's international... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
In response to the Charlie Hebdo attacl, the International Alliance of Independent Publishers has issued a statement of support for freedom of expression The post International Alliance of Independent Publishers on Charlie Hebdo appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Though the Doha International Book Fair opened under the cloud of the killings in France, it proved interest in reading is growing in the oil rich country. The post Doha International Book Fair Gives Qatari Readers Hope appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
The attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo cast a shadow over the opening of the 25th Doha International Book Fair in Qatar on Wednesday (7th January). The French ambassador Eric Chevallier received messages of condolence as he visited the exhibition floor, and the Saudi... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
A 'Persepolis'-like French graphic novel finds a home in the U.S., a fictionalized take on Jewish banker/art collector Hugo Simon sells in Germany, and a historical debut set in 43 C.E. Britain draws multiple buyers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House in the UK and in the US are today (17th December) announcing new international sales-leadership structures for continental Europe. PRH US’s Cyrus Kheradi, s.v.p., director, international sales and marketing, has named Anke Reichelt as regional sales director for... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week, editors were talking about Terry Gilliam's forthcoming memoir, and a book that offers an inside look at Bayern Munich and its new head coach, Pep Guardiola. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nominations for the second annual London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards, which are offered in 13 categories, are now open. The post International Awards for a Global Book Industry appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Among the books generating buzz in international publishing circles this week are the debut by a German screenwriter, a novel that has won a Dutch literary prize, and a Spanish bestseller that has just sold for film. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
In this week's roundup of books generating interest around the globe, an Italian bestseller about a talented perfumer picks up heat; a Spanish novel about an Oxford professor drawn into a murder investigation picks up multiple foreign sales; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new breed of independent foreign rights professionals specialized in children’s book rights sales has emerged, and they are finding new homes abroad for kids' literature. The post Expanding the International Rights Market for Children’s Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
David Baldacci’s YA novel The Finisher (Pan Macmillan) took the crown for the Best International Fiction Book at the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards yesterday (5th November). Michele Young, children’s rights director at Pan Macmillan, received the award on behalf of Baldacci from the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House UK has announced a proposed restructure of its international sales with Dean Chance heading up the export team and Rob Waddington in charge of the group team. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
In this week's roundup of books generating interest around the globe, we look at the latest novel by Icelandic author Sjon, which won Best Icelandic Novel of the Year in 2013; a debut from a Swedish criminologist; the German bestseller by Robert Seethaler, 'A Lifetime;' and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amy Mason has won £10,000 and a publishing deal by winning the Dundee International Book Prize. Mason's debut novel, The Other Ida, beat off competition from 400 other entries, and will now be published by Cargo Press. The prize has been running since 2000, organised by the city of Dundee and... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
The New York Times Company today announced a new publishing agreement between the International New York Times (INYT) and Republica that will create a combined print edition in Nepal. The new product, in which each publication will have a distinct s ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2014-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
In this week's roundup of books generating interest around the globe, we look at a Spanish novel that became an unexpected buzz title at the Frankfurt Book Fair; a lauded Swedish journalist's stab at crime fiction; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agents Geraldine Rose and Sridhar Gowda of Kadalu recount their experience visiting the leading literary event in Georgia, which was full of surprises. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Perseus Books Group is integrating its London and New York sales teams, placing them under the control of someone who will take over the newly created role of v-p of international sales and marketing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
On the third day (and the last of the trade/professional days) of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), international publishers combined rights sales with more educational efforts on the needs of the Chinese market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]