‘Frankfurt Calling’: Authors on Storytelling as Resistance

\A Friday discussion at Frankfurter Buchmesse brought together international authors to discuss writing in a politicized era. The post ‘Frankfurt Calling’: Authors on Storytelling as Resistance appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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At Leipzig Book Fair, Georgia Opens Its Frankfurter Buchmesse Guest of Honor Program

Georgia's unique 33-character alphabet takes center stage in its 2018 Guest of Honor plans for Frankfurter Buchmesse, as was detailed at a news conference at Leipzig Book Fair. The post At Leipzig Book Fair, Georgia Opens Its Frankfurter Buchmesse Guest of Honor Program appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Author Jane Harper makes Australia a full-fledged character in 'The Dry'

Former journalist Jane Harper has become one of the world's leading mystery writers with her "Aaron Falk" mysteries set in distant corners of Australia. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Russia’s Eksmo-AST Plans Major Foreign Rights Campaign at Frankfurter Buchmesse

Unsatisfied with the company's limited efforts in foreign rights sales in the past, Eksmo-AST's incoming general director says the company will go to Frankfurter Buchmesse this year with a big list of children's and literary titles.  The post Russia’s Eksmo-AST Plans Major Foreign Rights... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Apple Is Buying Texture, the So-Called 'Netflix for Magazines,' in Subscription Push

Apple is acquiring Texture, a digital magazine servicedubbed by media industry observers as "Netflix for magazines"that lets users subscribe to more than 200 titles for $9.99 a month.Texture, offered via the app stores of Apple, Google and Amazon.com Inc., bolsters Apple's efforts in online... Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Trump to enter enemy territory, but will California 'resistance' rise up or stay home?

Since President Trump took office, California has been the epicenter of the resistance, home to countless protests, marches, impromptu airport rallies and, of course, commentary of various kinds on Facebook and Twitter. But it’s all been done at a distance, because Trump has avoided California.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Up in smoke: should an author's dying wishes be obeyed?

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‘Radical’ Verso Wins IPG’s Frankfurter Buchmesse Trade Publisher of the Year

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The Manchester-based author who's won a life-changing $165k book prize

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The profits from publishing: authors' perspective

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SoA challenges publishers to reveal how much they pay authors

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'Cat Person' author's debut sells into 23 territories

The debut short story collection by ‘Cat Person’ author Kristen Roupenian has been snapped up in 23 territories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Illustrator hits back after Goodkind calls cover 'laughably bad'

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Sherman Alexie Latest Author Facing Harassment Allegations

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Irish author with terminal cancer reaches No 1 after campaign

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Border Patrol Agent-Turned-Author Meets Protests in California

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Slovenia Named Frankfurter Buchmesse Guest of Honor 2022

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