A Canadian Author’s Adventures in International Book Marketing

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 at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors condemn plans to shut Hay-on-Wye library

Authors including Joanne Harris (pictured), Kathy Lette and Robert Harris have slammed proposals to shut the library in Hay-on-Wye as “blasphemous” and “disastrously short sighted”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NAIBA 2016: Children's Authors, Editors, Young Booksellers Make for an Energetic Show

Booksellers and publishers alike were inspired by the number of younger booksellers who attended the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association fall conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OUP to cite Marlowe as Shakespeare's Henry VI co-author

Oxford University Press is crediting one of Shakespeare's rival contemporaries, Christopher Marlowe, as his co-author in a New Oxford Shakespeare edition it is publishing of the bard's plays this month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Young Spanish-Language Authors on Offer from Casanovas & Lynch

Literary agency Casanovas & Lynch specializes in works by younger, critically acclaimed writers writing in Spanish, from across Latin America and Spain. The post Young Spanish-Language Authors on Offer from Casanovas & Lynch appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Industry Notes: Book Fair Attendance Figures, Carolin Emcke’s Prize

As Frankfurt Book Fair’s press officers report a slight increase in trade-visitor attendance this year, the German trade gives Carolin Emcke its 2016 peace prize. A reminder here that many more articles of this kind bring to light various moments and programs at the just-ended Frankfurt Book... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sourcebooks Signs New Deals for International Expansion

Sourcebooks has signed with Baker & Taylor, Melia Publishing Services, Copia and Vearsa to distribute its print and digital books in overseas markets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2016: Attendance Rises For Second Straight Year

The Frankfurt Book Fair reported that total attendance at the fair rose modestly for the second year in a row. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Download All 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Show Daily Magazines

Download the PDF versions of all three Publishing Perspectives show dailies from the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair, featuring discussions of copyright, freedom to publish, and more. The post Download All 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Show Daily Magazines appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont to publish Sam Hay picture book text

Egmont Publishing has acquired world rights to a second picture book text by Sam Hay, author of Do Not Wash This Bear. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of October 24, 2016

Flatiron nabs two YA novels, one for six figures; B.A. Paris re-ups at St. Martin’s Press; Sherrilyn Kenyon takes a new series to Tor; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irvine Welsh up for Saltire book prize

Irvine Welsh and James Kelman are among the authors shortlisted in this year's Saltire Literary Awards. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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West Marin's Point Reyes Books Changes Hands

Out of 27 serious letters of interest, Carol Levinson and Steve Costa chose Stephen Sparks and Molly Parent as new owners. The pair will begin running the store in January 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Implications of Brexit for the UK Academic Market

Threats and opportunities were considered by leading figures from academic publishing at Thursday’s panel discussion on Brexit. The post The Implications of Brexit for the UK Academic Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booker finalist Paul Beatty and Super Thursday – books podcast

As publishing begins the long climb to Christmas, Paul Beatty joins us to talk about life on the Man Booker shortlistIn this week’s podcast we discuss the limits of acceptability with novelist Paul Beatty, whose scorching satire of black American identity has been shortlisted for next week’s Man... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Big Deal at the Frankfurt Book Fair: Free Speech

World events--particularly those in Turkey, where thousands of journalists, authors and academics have been jailed or dismissed--drew lots of attention at the annual event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2016: PW Talks to Pew Research Center’s Lee Rainie about Reading in the Digital Age

It's been a disruptive decade for the book business, but Pew's latest research suggests that Americans' reading habits have remained relatively stable. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Sales' Shapiro Retires After 52 Years

Shapiro, hailed as the sage of the bargain-book business, calls it a day after more than half a century in the business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Publisher IDW Is Using Its Comic Book Experience To Build A TV Brand

CEO Ted Adams explains how he took his comics and gaming publishing house into TV with Wynonna Earp and Dirk Gently. CEO Ted Adams explains how he took his comics and gaming publishing house into TV with Wynonna Earp and Dirk Gently.The arrival of Dirk Gently's Holistic... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Download: Friday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 Show Daily

Read about the implications of Brexit on publishing, copyright reform, an interview with author Nujeen Mustafa, and more news from the Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Download: Friday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 Show Daily appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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9 Eye-Opening Digital Marketing Stats From the Past Week

It was an unusually interesting week in digital marketing stats, with some numbers proving to be surprising and others mind-boggling. The following nine data points particularly got our attention. 1. Talk about a ridiculous YouTube win Emirates, the airline from United Arab Emirates, was... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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