An Unsolicited Manuscript Becomes a Hot Pre-Frankfurt Property

The debut novel ‘A Kindness,’ which literary agent Helen Heller received a little over a week ago after responding to an unsolicited pitch letter, is gaining pre-Frankfurt Book Fair buzz after being preempted in the U.S. by Pamela Dorman for high six figures. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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9 Tips for a Memorable 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair

PP Editor-in-Chief Edward Nawotka's idiosyncratic list of 9 tips to help you make your time at the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair even more memorable. The post 9 Tips for a Memorable 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Taste of Frankfurt in Brazil at Rio’s Bienal do Livro

The Bienal do Livro in Rio featured an Agents and Business Center, a CEO panel, and a rising star award, inspired by the Frankfurt Book Fair and PublishNews The post A Taste of Frankfurt in Brazil at Rio’s Bienal do Livro appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Red-Hot Adult Coloring Book Trend Reaches Religion and Spirituality

Adult coloring books come with Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian themes from religion publishers this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holly Black signs trilogy with Hot Key Books

Hot Key Books has acquired a new book trilogy, The Folk of the Air, from bestselling teen and children’s author, Holly Black. Black is known for the Modern Faerie Tale series, as well as for co-authoring The Spiderwick Chronicles and Magisterium. Black said that the trilogy will “delve deeper... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU Prize for Literature Winners on Display in Frankfurt

Get to know the winners of the European Union Prize for Literature at the Frankfurt Book Fair and find out about translation funding for these books. The post EU Prize for Literature Winners on Display in Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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France, Southeast Asia In Spotlight at Frankfurt Rights Directors Meeting

The Rights Directors Meeting at the Frankfurt Book Fair will focus on France and the developing markets in Southeast Asia where more than 620 million people live. The post France, Southeast Asia In Spotlight at Frankfurt Rights Directors Meeting appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to be Seen in “The Place to Be:” Promotion at The Frankfurt Book Fair

Increase your visibility at the Frankfurt Book Fair through the Publishing Perspectives Show Daily, the leading magazine at the world's largest book fair. The post How to be Seen in “The Place to Be:” Promotion at The Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Call for Stories: Frankfurt Book Fair Show Dailies

We're looking for great stories for Publishing Perspectives' Frankfurt Book Fair Show Dailies, The deadline to pitch stories or editorial is September 10. The post Call for Stories: Frankfurt Book Fair Show Dailies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How the Frankfurt Book Fair Helped Launch Shakespeare

Research reveals that the 1622 catalogue for the Frankfurt Book Fair included the announcement of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio. The post How the Frankfurt Book Fair Helped Launch Shakespeare appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hot Key buys Manning YA romance

Hot Key Books has acquired a YA rom-com, set in London, by author and journalist Sarra Manning. London Belongs to Us follows Sunny and her friends as they cross London one night, chasing an errant boyfriend from Cyrstal Palace to Alexandra Palace. The story is a “love letter to being young,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mentors, Frankfurt and Building a Translation List from Scratch

Will Evans, publisher of Deep Vellum Press, discusses building a translation publishing house from scratch with help of mentors and the Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Mentors, Frankfurt and Building a Translation List from Scratch appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Curator Connecting Frankfurt to the World

Frankfurt Book Fair director Juergen Boos spends much of the year traveling to ensure that the best of global publishing is represented at the Fair in October. The post A Curator Connecting Frankfurt to the World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hawkins Still Hot in Europe

Paula Hawkins’s debut thriller, "The Girl on the Train," performed well in several European markets in June. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair Business Club is Seeking Ambassadors!

Apply by July 31st to be a Frankfurt Book Fair Business Club Ambassador. In exchange for promotion you receive a free pass and added benefits. The post Frankfurt Book Fair Business Club is Seeking Ambassadors! appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Harper Lee, Pre-orders, and Book Product

Go Set a Watchman has become a major hit in a year that needed one and raises questions about American society and its publishing and reading culture. The post On Harper Lee, Pre-orders, and Book Product appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PP Call for Stories: Leadership, Europe, Asia and Frankfurt

We're actively seeking great stories about leadership, European and Asian publishing, rights, education and any tied to the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair. The post PP Call for Stories: Leadership, Europe, Asia and Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biography Hot in 2015

The biography/autobiography/memoir and house & home/gardening categories were the two hottest book segments in the first half of 2015, based on unit sales of print books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crossley joins Hachette Children’s as pre-school publisher

Hachette Children’s Group (HCG) has appointed Heather Crossley, current publisher of Ladybird Books, to the newly created role of pre-school and baby publisher.   Starting in early autumn, Crossley will create a new pre-school and baby imprint. She will report directly to c.e.o. Hilary Murray... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guardian to pre-publish first Lee chapter

The Guardian is to publish the first chapter of Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann) ahead of publication, as part of the publicity campaign building up to the novel’s release next week. Go Set a Watchman will be released on Tuesday 14th July. The Guardian will... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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France to Be 2017 Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair has formally announced France will be its 2017 Guest of Honor country. The Institut Français will organize France's program. The post France to Be 2017 Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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