It has been four months since the Swiss National Bank abandoned the Euro cap on the Swiss franc and the mood in the book industry is grim. Trade publishers especially have slammed on the brakes and, with economising the order of the day, at least three major Swiss trade houses opted to forgo this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. Diogenes was the first to pull the plug on its stand, and Kein & Aber and Dörlemann have since followed. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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At an event organized by Byte the Book and the Frankfurt Book Fair, publishers looked at how social pressures influences publishing. The post Frankfurt: Self-Censorship and Morality in Publishing Today appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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In many stand-out events at the Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the biggest topics is just how much women’s leadership has begun to surface this year. The post Download: Friday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 Show Daily appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visited the Frankfurt Book Fair and spoke with authors on stage about democracy and freedom of speech. The post Freedom in Turbulent Times: Steinmeier in Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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At the debut edition of Frankfurt's Audiobook Conference, experts from several markets presented data and trends on this growing segment of publishing. The post Frankfurt’s First Conference on the Evolving Audio Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The spectrum of international publishing was on display on the first day of the fair, from the CEO Talk with John Sargent to the new audiobook conference, and women writers from the Asia Pacific region. The post Download: Thursday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 Show Daily appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Everyone remembers their first time, says the C+W agent: from acclimatising to the unique rhythms of a book fair and its social side, to finding solace in a burger and a beer—without a single book in sight... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The stalwart agent, TED sensation and high-profile publishing tweeter reveals what he always has to hand at the Buchmesse, and why he gave up on bunk-beds after his first visit. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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PW Talks to UCLA law professor Neil Netanel, author of 'Copyright: What Everyone Needs to Know.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins UK c.e.o. Charlie Redmayne used his keynote speech at yesterday’s The Markets Conference in Frankurt to robustly defend HC’s global publishing policy, call on publishers to ramp up consumer insight and urge publishers to work better with existing retail channels. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The Literary Agents & Scouts Centre is moving to a new location next year, a change publishers and agents worry may make their time in Frankfurt less productive. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Frankfurt 2018 kicks off, Publishing Perspectives spoke with a number of literary agents about their books and deals this year. By Olivia Snaije The LitAg and the Publishers Rights Corner continue to be successful spaces where literary agents and rights directors increasingly hold their... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Delivering a rousing talk at the Frankfurt Book Fair's opening press conference, author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke about the strength of literature and women. The post Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Frankfurt: ‘Literature Does Matter’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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At the Frankfurt Book Fair’s inaugural Audiobook Conference on Wednesday, experts told attendees that the audio book is indeed a global trend with more growth to come. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Some 200 friends of former Penguin CEO and Overlook Press co-founder Peter Mayer gathered in a ballroom at the Grandhotel Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt on Tuesday to remember the late publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan, gave this year’s Frankfurt CEO Talk, discussing everything from the future of print books to his battle with the White House over the publication of 'Fire and Fury.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Ahead of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, PW spoke with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author about her new book on leadership, and why the world should look beyond the current occupant of the Oval Office. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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This fall, Cengage introduced Cengage Unlimited, a new digital subscription service. Does this mean the textbook's days are numbered? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Now in its 70th year, the Frankfurt Book Fair began this year with powerful statements from opening press conference speaker Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, as well as deep market insights from experts at The Markets conference. The post Download: Wednesday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 Show Daily... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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At the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair's opening press conference, the acclaimed Nigerian author called for more "boldness" in storytelling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'It's hard to keep up with Trump's outrages,' says Max Boot, the conservative author and historian who sounds the alarm about the GOP in his new release. The post Max Boot’s ‘Corrosion of Conservatism’: Big Book for WW Norton at Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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