Emma Press buys Latvian titles in translation push

Independent publisher The Emma Press has acquired English-language rights to two Latvian titles thanks to a grant from Latvia’s Ministry of Culture. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Mitchell in Chinese translation competition

A competition has been launched for Chinese readers to translate stories by novelist David... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Opening the Floodgates for Translations

American publishers are faced with numerous challenges when it comes to publishing translations. Editor Ben Rosenthal offers several creative financial models as possible solutions. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Military Newsstands Dump 891 Titles

In an allegory of the print industry at large, military exchanges are dropping close to 900 magazine titles from their newsstands to make room for products like consumer electronics. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A&B buys Flanders novel

Allison & Busby has secured a first novel about the publishing world from Judith Flanders,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: Ingram Adds APL and Maiden Lane Press as Clients

Ingram Publisher Services Inc., announced the addition of two new publisher clients, APL Publishing and Maiden Lane Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When Novelists Translate: David Mitchell and “The Reason I Jump”

Author David Mitchell and his wife K.A. Yoshida have translated the Japanese memoir The Reason I Jump into English, by then 13-year-old autistic Naoki Higashida. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lloyd-Jones wins Found in Translation Award

Polish translator Antonia Lloyd-Jones has been announced as the winner of the 2012 Found in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beckham title coming for Christmas

Headline is to publish David Beckham's "stunningly illustrated and very personal... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Parapalooza' YouTube channel features people reading from their favorite titles

The new YouTube channel encourages readers to upload a video of themselves sharing a paragraph from a favorite book. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Axel Springer Sheds Oldest Print Titles in $1.2 Billion Deal

FRANKFURT, July 25 (Reuters) - Publisher Axel Springer struck a 920 million euro ($1.22 billion) deal to sell some of Germany's best-known newspapers and magazines, severing its oldest roots in order to intensify its focus on digital media. Th ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Virgo buys VirginMega

Mobile and interactive media group Digital Virgo has bought VirginMedia, the online sales... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virgin Books signs Chris Tarrant title

Virgin Books has signed a book from TV presenter Chris Tarrant, exploring his father's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo America Brings Translation To Global Market Forum 2014

BookExpo America's 2014 Global Market Forum will be have an exciting new focus, Books in Translation: Wanderlust for the Written Word. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Publishing Leaders 2013: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press publishes 45,000 peer-reviewed academic research and professional-development titles, 300 research journals, school-level education, English-language teaching aids, and bibles under three main publishing groups: Academic, Cambridge English, and Education. The Press has... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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T&H buys story of The Face

Jamie Camplin at Thames & Hudson has acquired world rights in Legacy: The Story of The Face... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell’s buys Keele campus bookshop

Blackwell’s has acquired the Keele University campus bookshop from Waterstones, as it... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N buys Honeywell debut

Weidenfeld & Nicolson deputy publishing director Arzu Tahsin has bought world rights in a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Press Release: William Lynch Out as B&N CEO, New Execs Named

William Lynch has resigned as CEO of Barnes and Noble, while Michael Huseby has been appointed CEO of NOOK Media LLC. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Nicole Aragi on the Future of Literary Fiction, Translation

In an interview with Guernica magazine, literary agent Nicole Aragi discusses the crisis of literary fiction, why translated books don't sell in the US, and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Japan, Ebook Market Gets a Push, But is it Enough?

At the Tokyo International Book Fair the focus finally shifted away from devices to actual ebooks, but hype of their immediately transforming the business was toned down. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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