BookExpo 2018: Riggio keynotes at 'reimagined' fair

Reed Exhibitions s.v.p. Americas Ed Several kicked off the "Reimagined BookExpo" at Javits Center in New York, before the keynote from Barnes & Noble founder/chairman Len Riggio. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Iran threatens Frankfurt book fair boycott over Rushdie speech

Minister says The Satanic Verses author’s scheduled address next week ‘crosses one of our red lines’Iran is threatening to boycott the forthcoming Frankfurt book fair because organisers have invited Salman Rushdie to deliver the keynote address at the opening press conference. In February 1989,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indonesia’s Road to the Frankfurt Book Fair

John McGlynn of the Lontar Foundation discusses the decade-long journey Indonesia took to becoming the 2015 Guest of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Indonesia’s Road to the Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Business Brisk at 2015 Beijing International Book Fair

The five-day show boasted more exhibitors and more deals than in previous years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hungary Draws Fire at the Göteborg Book Fair

Representatives from Hungary, a market focus at this year's Göteborg Book Fair, were openly criticized for the country's harsh treatment of refugees. The post Hungary Draws Fire at the Göteborg Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Labour would 'aggressively' target Amazon and Google to pay fair tax

Labour’s shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said the party has “aggressive” plans to make corporations such as Amazon, Google Starbucks and Vodafone pay their “fair share of taxes”. In his first speech as shadow chancellor at the Labour Conference taking place in Brighton this week, McDonnell... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Hot Titles U.S. Agents will Be Taking to the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair

Among the titles expected to draw lots of interest are Anna Quindlen’s new novel, two projects by Karl Ove Knausgaard, an examination of artificial intelligence, and a look back by Cindy Crawford. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Toy Fair Launches Consumer Con

The Toy Industry Association, operators of the North American International Toy Fair has partnered with LeftField Media to launch a new co-located event called Play Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How a Dancing Baby Struck a Blow for Fair Use

A federal appeals this week held that copyright holders must consider fair use before sending a DMCA takedown notice. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-16 00:00:00 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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Scholastic buys book fair business Troubadour

Scholastic has acquired Troubadour, also known as The Travelling Book Company, for an undisclosed sum. Steve Thompson, co-group m.d. of Scholastic UK, said the publisher had been tracking Troubadour’s progress for some time. “We know that by having a flexible approach to providing schools with... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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William Paul Young on the Controversies of Reimagining Eve

Young was accused of heresy with his bestselling 'The Shack,' and the author expects that his new novel 'Eve' will spark even more debate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing International Book Fair Takes a New Stance in Asia

The 2015 Beijing International Book Fair put a renewed emphasis in B2B transactions and sought to tighten regional 'silk road' relations. The post Beijing International Book Fair Takes a New Stance in Asia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Mexico Rises, Rights Center at Guadalajara Book Fair Gets Boost

The Guadalajara Book Fair's Rights Center, which offers 125 tables, is sold out, further proof of Mexico's growth as a center for Spanish rights activity. The post As Mexico Rises, Rights Center at Guadalajara Book Fair Gets Boost appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights Deals Are Key to Rio International Book Fair for Americans

With the crash of Brazil's real against the dollar, US rights deals at this year's Rio International Book Fair may not be as lavish, but they are still key. The post Rights Deals Are Key to Rio International Book Fair for Americans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to be Seen in “The Place to Be:” Promotion at The Frankfurt Book Fair

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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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Can We Stop Pretending The Publishing Industry Is Fair Now?

Book publishing is an absolute meritocracy, if you disregard all the deeply ingrained misogyny and racism. Wait ... Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2015-08-06 13:54:21 UTC ]
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Future Artefacts fair seeks to show physical media far from dead

Ben Freeman, organiser of London event, says: ‘Everyone realises the internet hasn’t killed the record industry or the publishing industry – just changed it’A fair celebrating the future of physical objects in media – from books and magazines to records and cassettes – will debut in London this... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Buzz at the Zimbabwe Book Fair is “Growth”

The Zimbabwe Book Fair, once the key event in African publishing, has declined. This year, a focus on growing the knowledge economy is giving it new life. The post The Buzz at the Zimbabwe Book Fair is “Growth” appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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