Books Heard ‘Round the World: A New Survey of International Audiobook Markets

The Audio Publishers Association, Bookrepublic, and Bologna Children's Book Fair have begun surveying various audiobook markets. The post Books Heard ‘Round the World: A New Survey of International Audiobook Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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The indie publishing mavericks shaking up the UK books world

Last year, all of literature’s big prizes went to small publishers. In a risk‑averse climate, edgy debuts and ‘tricky-to-sell’ foreign titles have found a home at the likes of Fitzcarraldo Editions and Sort Of Books – and the gamble has paid offA quiet revolution is afoot in British publishing.... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Beijing International Book Fair Reports 2,500+ Exhibitors

In its first fully physical iteration since 2019, Beijing International Book Fair reports that it drew some 200,000 attendees in four days. The post Beijing International Book Fair Reports 2,500+ Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Seoul International Book Fair Welcomes Guest of Honor Sharjah

Seoul International Book Fair opens with a 180-person delegation from Guest of Honor Sharjah and a visit from first lady Kim Keon-hee. The post Seoul International Book Fair Welcomes Guest of Honor Sharjah appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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IPA’s Karine Pansa at Seoul International Book Fair

The two great pillars of the International Publishers Association were on the IPA president's mind as she spoke at Seoul's book fair. The post IPA’s Karine Pansa at Seoul International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Beijing International Book Fair: A Four-Day Run This Week

Running four days starting June 15, the 29th Beijing International Book Fair is to be staged at the National Convention Center. The post Beijing International Book Fair: A Four-Day Run This Week appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2023 Drew 1,300+ Exhibitors

The recently concluded Abu Dhabi International Book Fair reports its 2023 numbers, as well as interest from exhibitors for 2024. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2023 Drew 1,300+ Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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CI2023: Trends in the Children’s Book Market

Circana's Brenna Connor assessed “The State of the Children’s Book Market” for Children’s Institute 2023 in Milwaukee, speaking about transformations, troubles, and growth opportunities across the children’s, middle grade, and YA sectors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Jerusalem International Book Forum: Sharon Katz Is Now Director

Jerusalem International Book Forum opens applications for its Birger Fellowship and names new roles for Yoel Makov and Sharon Katz. The post Jerusalem International Book Forum: Sharon Katz Is Now Director appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Audiobook Market, and Revenue, Keeps Growing

The Audio Publishers Association’s annual sales survey revealed an 11th straight year of double-digit growth in audiobook sales, with 2022 revenue from reporting publishers up 10%, to $1.8 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A More Introspective End of the World: A Reading List of Quiet Apocalypse Books

Apocalypse brings to mind cataclysmic events, often involving Mad Max-esq fighting, cannibalism, and what horrors one must endure, or commit, to survive. I love such stories. I like to imagine that I would survive, thrive even, conveniently forgetting that my life of indoor pursuits, reading,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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World Literature Today Announces Finalists for 2024 Neustadt International Prize for Literature

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Book Review: ‘Easily Slip Into Another World,’ by Henry Threadgill

Henry Threadgill’s memoir unfolds from his maddening wartime experience to his boundary-pushing musical career. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Why the world's largest publisher found a book-ban lawsuit in Florida 'irresistible'

PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House filed a federal suit against Escambia County School District over its removal of books from school libraries. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Readies Its 32nd Edition

One of the Arab world's largest bookselling fairs, the public-facing Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens May 22. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Readies Its 32nd Edition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At Torino’s International Book Fair: The Aficionados Award

Three inaugural shortlistees are to be honored at Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino in the new Aficionado Award program. The post At Torino’s International Book Fair: The Aficionados Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At Torino’s International Book Fair: The Aficionado Award

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Child authors discuss books, world records

Four-year-old author Saeed Almheiri discussess his book, The Elephant Saeed and the Bear, and his sister Aldhabi, 8, discusses hers, Here Was the Beginning — waxing poetic about its effect on classmates. Saeed has the Guinness world record as the... Continue reading at CBC

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2022 Print Book Sales in 10 Major Markets Were Flat Compared to Previous Year

A Nielsen report finds that sales of print books in 10 countries totaled 614 million copies last year, level with 2021 sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This week's 2023 Thessaloniki International Book Fair features a new rights center and an invitational fellowship program. The post Thessaloniki International Book Fair’s ‘Dialogue’: A New Rights Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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