Ahead of Frankfurt: Michael Healy on Deepening World Copyright Hotspots for Publishers

‘Copyright has come to be seen by many outside our industry as an inhibitor to creativity,’ writes Michael Healy ahead of a special session at Frankfurt Book Fair on proliferating international challenges. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson With Michael Healy, Exec. Director, Intl. Affairs, Copyright Clearance Center | @MJHealy ‘Copyright Wars’ t Frankfurt Book Fair (October 11-15), one of ... The post Ahead of Frankfurt: Michael Healy on Deepening World Copyright Hotspots for Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
News tagged with: #post ahead #publishers appeared #michael healy #porter anderson #editor-in-chief @porter_anderson

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Ahead of Frankfurt: Michael Healy on Deepening World Copyright Hotspots for Publishers'


BIEF’s Nicolas Roche on French Publishing in the World: ‘Meetings All Year Long’

About six months into his new role as managing director of the Bureau international de l'édition française, or BIEF, Nicolas Roche is leading the French publishing industry's outreach program to open new markets and develop new readership for France's literature. The post BIEF’s Nicolas Roche on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #french publishing #year long


British publishing can still lead the world after Brexit | Letters

Representatives of the Publishers Association call on the government to make sure the UK retains its place as ‘the world’s publisher’UK publishing is world leading and a cornerstone of Britain’s cultural and economic influence. The books and journals our authors write have helped shape thoughts... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #academic works #digital age #continuing success


Acting legend Michael Caine to publish new memoir with Hodder

Actor Michael Caine is publishing his first book since his 2010 autobiography The Elephant to Hollywood (Hodder) in his 85th year this October.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


‘Radical’ Verso Wins IPG’s Frankfurter Buchmesse Trade Publisher of the Year

Verso Books was named the Frankfurter Buchmesse Trade Publisher of the Year at the 2018 IPG Independent Publishing Awards for its marketing and audience engagement. The post ‘Radical’ Verso Wins IPG’s Frankfurter Buchmesse Trade Publisher of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #year appeared #verso books #audience engagement


Snow blights World Book Day celebrations but tour goes ahead

World Book Day organisers have said all events for the Biggest Book Show on Earth tour will go ahead despite the snow, although some authors have had to cancel their school appearances. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Canadian Publishers Blast School Boards’ Lawsuit of Access Copyright

'We have no choice but to interpret this suit as the intimidating action that it is,' says the leadership of the Association of Canadian Publishers in a statement on the lawsuit by almost 100 school boards and education ministries. The post Canadian Publishers Blast School Boards’ Lawsuit of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #access copyright #canadian publishers #education ministries


Bologna’s Top Five 2018 Children’s Publishing Companies from Six World Regions

In the run-up to this spring's Bologna Children's Book Fair, a total 30 children's publishing companies are nominated for Best Children's Publisher of the Year, an awards program turning six years old this year. The post Bologna’s Top Five 2018 Children’s Publishing Companies from Six World... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post bologna #publishing companies #book fair


Self-Censorship in Publishing Today: World Industry Leaders on a Subtle, Growing Challenge

From the director of Frankfurter Buchmesse to the founder of a Thai publishing house and a Norwegian publisher who was shot in Oslo: sharp cautionary remarks about self-censorship and its dangers. The post Self-Censorship in Publishing Today: World Industry Leaders on a Subtle, Growing Challenge... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #publishing today #growing challenge #frankfurter buchmesse #norwegian publisher


'Ebooks are stupid', says head of one of world's biggest publishers

The chief executive of Hachette Livre, Arnaud Nourry, says the industry has had ‘one or two successes among a hundred failures’ and that ebooks have ‘no creativity’The head of one of the world’s largest book publishers has described the ebook as “a stupid product” that is unlikely to see further... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #arnaud nourry #biggest publishers #digital publishing #slight decline #screen fatigue #readers return


Copyright and Freedom to Publish Take Center Stage at IPA Congress

The 32nd International Publishers Association Congress, held in New Delhi from February 10 to 13, stressed the importance of upholding traditional publishing values. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #center stage #ipa congress


Trade asked for evidence so UK can retain 'world-leading' publishing sector

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Publishing has called for evidence from the trade as it seeks to maintain a “world-leading” publishing sector in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #publishing sector


The International Publishers Association in India: Issues in a Hot-Button World

Three days of presentations, debate, and discussion will bring together in New Delhi representatives of 60 countries amid geo-political and publishing challenges. The International Publishers Association's president is calling for 'trustworthy information.' The post The International Publishers... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Mexican Publisher Grano de Sal Looking for World Spanish Rights, Translations, and Controversy

In our interview with Grano de Sal, a brand-new publishing house in Mexico City, we learn that the publisher is looking for edgy books and world Spanish rights. The post Mexican Publisher Grano de Sal Looking for World Spanish Rights, Translations, and Controversy appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #controversy appeared #mexico city


Ahead of GDPR laws, Facebook publishes privacy principles and promises to educate users

Facebook has published its privacy principles for the first time, ahead of the European Union's general data protection regulation (GDPR) which comes into force on May 25 -- although the company is pitching it as being part of Data Privacy Day. On top of this, the social network has also... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #gdpr laws #european union #personal data


The Rundown: Publishing in a post-Facebook world

In this week’s Rundown, publishers of all stripes are coming to grips with Facebook’s major news feed changes. The post The Rundown: Publishing in a post-Facebook world appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post-facebook world


Focused on the Road Ahead, Here’s Where Publishers Will Be Investing in 2018

Nine publishers and industry partners tell us how they plan to get the job done. The post Focused on the Road Ahead, Here’s Where Publishers Will Be Investing in 2018 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Author vows book exposing Chinese influence will go ahead after publisher pulls out

Allen & Unwin had cancelled plans to print Clive Hamilton’s Silent Invasion over fear of legal action by the Chinese governmentProminent Charles Sturt University author and ethicist Professor Clive Hamilton says his book exposing the Chinese Communist party’s activities in Australia will... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #silent invasion #legal action #chinese government #previously reported


HC to publish Michael Bond's final Paddington picture book

A new Paddington picture book by the late Michael Bond is publishing with HarperCollins Children’s Books in June 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Ahead of StoryDrive Asia: A View From the Singapore Book Publishers Association

Singapore Book Publishers Association president Peter Schoppert sees mobile as huge and publishers 'stepping up their game' before StoryDrive Asia. The post Ahead of StoryDrive Asia: A View From the Singapore Book Publishers Association appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post ahead #storydrive asia


Fifty Independent Latin American Publishers Create a Rights ‘Hot List’ at Frankfurt

A group of independent Latin American publishers curated a 'hot list' at the Frankfurt Book Fair to promote their latest literary titles to right buyers. The post Fifty Independent Latin American Publishers Create a Rights ‘Hot List’ at Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #frankfurt appeared #hot list