African publishers should publish more books in African languages, says Ngugi wa Thing’o

African publishers should publish more books in indigenous languages to stop their disappearance and to increase the awareness of African writers in their own countries, the celebrated Kenyan writer and activist Ngugi wa Thing’o told delegates at the second International Publishers Association conference on African publishing. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-13 23:53:47 UTC ]
News tagged with: #african publishers #african languages #indigenous languages #african writers #told delegates #african publishing #international publisher

Other Publishing stories related to: 'African publishers should publish more books in African languages, says Ngugi wa Thing’o'


Book Deals: Week of March 14, 2016

Sally Kim closes her first deal as Putnam’s editorial director, Booker Prize–nominee Paul Kingsnorth closes a double at Graywolf, Norman Ollestad sells his new novel to Counterpoint, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book deals #booker prize


PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 14, 2016

This week: studying the dead, and a brilliant adventure yarn set aboard a Yorkshire whaler. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


What the Conclusion of the Apple Pricing-Fixing Case Means for Publishers and Consumers

After four years of litigation, the Apple price-fixing case is over. But when can consumers expect to see the $400 million in refunds coming their way? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #$400 million


Audiobook Publishers Go Big On Full-Cast Productions

New technology and the growth of the audiobook market are driving a boom in full-cast productions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #audiobook publishers #audiobook market


The King of Coloring Books

Perhaps no company gained more from the boom in adult coloring books than Laurence King Publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #coloring books


A Letter from PW on the Cuban Book Embargo

Ending the embargo on books and educational materials would be an important first step in improving relations between the U.S. and Cuba. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #educational materials


Canongate to publish 'dazzling' new Drabble novel

Canongate has acquired a "dark and glittering novel" entitled The Dark Flood Rises by Margaret Drabble. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #margaret drabble


David Brent companion book to Blink

Blink Publishing is to release The David Brent Songbook to coincide with the UK cinema release of "Life on the Road" starring Ricky Gervais, this summer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #blink publishing


Irish children’s book awards shortlist revealed

Children’s Books Ireland has revealed the shortlist for the 2016 Book of the Year Award, with Oliver Jeffers, John Boyne and Louise O’Neill all in the running. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #irish children #books ireland #oliver jeffers #john boyne


Campbell Books signs deal with Monkey Music

Campbell Books, the pre-school imprint of Macmillan Children’s Books, has signed a two-book deal with pre-school music specialists Monkey Music. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #campbell books #macmillan children


Quercus to publish Mslexia competition winner

Quercus has acquired a debut novel, the winner of the Mslexia Women’s Novel Competition 2015. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


End the Book Embargo Against Cuba

Join PW in calling for an end to the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba on books and education materials. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #join pw #trade embargo #education materials


Lionel Shriver rubbishes plans for dedicated Year of Publishing Women

The novelist has called Kamila Shamsie’s campaign for a pledge to publish only female authors in 2018 ‘a ridiculous idea’Lionel Shriver has called her fellow novelist Kamila Shamsie’s suggestion of a year publishing only women “rubbish”.Shamsie made the provocative call last year, citing gender... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #lionel shriver #literary prizes #basic premise #titles published #kamila shamsie #translated fiction


Singapore's Monsoon Books opens UK branch

Monsoon Books, the independent publisher of English-language books based in Singapore, has opened an office in the UK for its editorial and marketing teams. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #independent publisher #marketing teams


English Heritage to publish 'Blue Plaques' guidebook

September Publishing is to publish the first official "compact but comprehensive" guidebook to the Blue Plaques of London, in partnership with English Heritage. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #english heritage #september publishing


Publishers object to Impress's attempt to gain charter recognition

NMA issues 45-page document outlining its case against regulator, arguing that it relies for its funding on just one wealthy donor, Max MosleyNewspaper publishers regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) are objecting to the alternative regulator, Impress, gaining... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #publishers object #local newspapers


Lagardere Publishing Earnings Inched Ahead in 2015

Lagardere reported that EBIT rose by 1 million euros in 2015 over 2014, to 198 million euros, in its publishing division. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #publishing division


Four Questions for...New National Book Foundation head, Lisa Lucas

Lucas, the first woman and first African-American to lead the National Book Foundation, talks about her plans for making the organization more relevant to those outside New York publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #lisa lucas


Legend to publish new Parkin novel

Legend Press is to publish a "powerful" new novel by Cassandra Parkin called Lily's House. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #legend press


Startup Village for Digital Natives at Leipzig Book Fair

The 2016 Leipzig Book Fair will introduce a new startup showcase called Neuland 2.0 that will highlight the latest innovations and ideas for books. The post Startup Village for Digital Natives at Leipzig Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #startup village #digital natives