Sphere has announced that actor Allan Corduner will narrate the audiobook of Parting Words by 100-year-old human rights lawyer Benjamin Ferencz. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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The New York Rights Fair (NYRF) will become the official rights fair of BookExpo, starting this year. BookExpo’s rights center will move to NYRF, and BookExpo's rights oriented exhibitors will have the option to move to premium space at the NYRF. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Usborne has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights to Namina Forna’s Deathless, a debut YA fantasy inspired by the author’s experience of the Sierra Leone civil war. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As the rights-selling frenzy opens its doors, traders will be looking to get the most bang for their buck—and time—during this year’s London Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From the Nordic-lifestyle parody of 'Pantsdrunk' to the darkly courageous revelations of the aftermath of rape in 'I Will Find You,' there's range in both content and rights availabilities here. The post Rights Roundup: The Midway Point at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“Audiobooks are the golden child of publishing at the moment,” said Orna O’Brien, conference manager of Quantum, the digital conference that preceded the opening of the London Book Fair on Monday. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audiobook sales have doubled in the last five years, according to data from the Nielsen UK Books & Consumers survey. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A forthcoming biography of Formula 1 driver Kimi Räikkönen from Siltala Publishing in Finland is generating big buzz—and big deals—at the London Book Fair. The post Finland’s Biggest Rights Deal Ever? Literary Sports Biography Generates Buzz at LBF appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales have doubled in the past five years, with commuters and men aged 25 to 44 accounting for the bulk of purchases. But many of us are unable to finish them – so here are a few you won’t give up onNo longer just the greatest invention for bathtub readers, the audiobook is, according to new... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2018-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jez Burrows, author of 'Dictionary Stories,' delves into the most mutable words in English. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ahead of her appearance at London Book Fair, Latvian children's publisher Alīse Nigale says that foreign rights sales have boosted her business. And 'What we discovered was that selling rights is all about the connections.' The post Riga’s Alīse Nigale on Selling Rights Into Asia: ‘English Is... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orchard Books, part of Hachette Children’s Groups, is aiming to revitalise the Animal Ark brand by acquiring series rights from Working Partners. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five decades after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., thousands of people began to gather on the downtown streets of this Southern city and across the country to mourn his death, celebrate his life and rekindle his struggle for economic and social justice. In an echo of King’s... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bologna Book Fair focused its attention on audiobooks for the first time with the introduction of a seminar called Listen Up!, which featured experts on the format's growing international market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It's only been one day since the release of his novel “Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff,” but Sean Penn's foray into the world of literature already isn't going well for the Oscar-winning actor. Penn's print debut — a version of "Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff" was originally released as an audiobook —... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new rights deal between Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House and Nepal Modern Publishing House was celebrated with a special signing ceremony at the 2018 Bologna Book Fair. The post Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House Sells Nepalese Rights to Art Book Series appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week at Bologna International Children's Book Fair and then at London Book Fair April 10 to 12, the Amazon Publishing foreign rights team packs new titles–—and the retail muscle to make all boats float. The post Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Claire Wilson at RCW has added Italian and Spanish rights to its haul for the Shadow Sky trilogy by CBeebies actor Joseph Elliott. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Finland by way of Kosovo, as well as the UK, Israel, Nigeria, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, the writers of our roundup are producing thrillers, literary fiction, memoir, children's historically reflective work and, of course, children's stories. The post Bologna Rights Roundup: Nine... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At a special ceremony during the Bologna Book Fair, Macmillan and 21st Century Publishing Group celebrated a new rights deal for Chinese author Cao Wenxuan's book, 'Summer'. The post Macmillan Buys US Rights to Cao Wenxuan’s Latest Book from 21st Century Publishing Group appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Building on the success of Australia-based physicist Chris Ferrie's 'Baby University' series, Sourcebooks pre-empts world English rights from China's CCPPG to begin publishing 'Red Kangaroo' books in 2019. The post Sourcebooks at Bologna: World English Rights to Chris Ferrie’s ‘Red Kangaroo’... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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