Amid Turkey’s Spiraling Currency Crisis: An Appeal for Rights Acquisitions

As Turkey's nose-diving currency sets off alarm bells on world trading floors, Istanbul's Kalem Agency appeals to the publishing community for consideration from rights buyers: 'It's like being in a war.' The post Amid Turkey’s Spiraling Currency Crisis: An Appeal for Rights Acquisitions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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