Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024: Opening Events

The eve of the 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse has been filled with strong calls for peaceful discussion, tolerance, and the gap-crossing power of international literature. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024: Opening Events appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-15 17:55:54 UTC ]
News tagged with: #opening events #strong calls #peaceful discussion #gap-crossing power #international literature #frankfurter buchmesse

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024: Opening Events'


A New Zealand Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript: Submissions Open

Created in memory of the late New Zealand literary community figure Michael Gifkins, the new award provides a publishing contract and advance. The post A New Zealand Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript: Submissions Open appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #unpublished manuscript #submissions open #publishing contract


Open Book: Talking Books at the World's Biggest Music Festival

PW's Louisa Ermelino reports on the robust book culture scene in and around the Glastonbury festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #open book #talking books #glastonbury festival


Distribution Notes: Bookwire Signs Bonnier’s German Publishers; Frankfurt and IPDA Debut Forum

Germany-based Bookwire announces a major new client in ebook distribution, and Frankfurt Book Fair partners with a distribution association on a new networking event. The post Distribution Notes: Bookwire Signs Bonnier’s German Publishers; Frankfurt and IPDA Debut Forum appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #distribution notes #german publishers #ebook distribution #networking event


Galley Beggar seeks 'surprises' through open submissions

Norwich-based independent publisher Galley Beggar Press is opening up general submissions in order to "keep [itself] open to surprises and the wider world". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #open submissions #wider world


Wattpad Opens Partnership With France’s Hachette Romans: First Titles in September

Wattpad scores its largest deal with a European publisher, and in France, where Wattpad grew its audience by 61 percent last year. The post Wattpad Opens Partnership With France’s Hachette Romans: First Titles in September appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #september appeared #european publisher #wattpad grew


Dan Brown to speak at Frankfurt Book Fair

Dan Brown is attending this year's Frankfurt Book Fair in October to present his new thriller Origin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #dan brown


Dan Brown Speaks at Frankfurt Book Fair: ‘Origin’ Is Published in Germany by Bastei Lübbe

Releasing in some 50 languages in early October, Dan Brown's 'Origin' is set 'on a trail marked by modern art and enigmatic symbols.' The post Dan Brown Speaks at Frankfurt Book Fair: ‘Origin’ Is Published in Germany by Bastei Lübbe appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #early october #dan brown #modern art


Open Book: When in Milan

PW's adult book director Louisa Ermelino pays a visit to Italian publishing house La Nave di Teseo in her latest column. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #open book #latest column


Open Book closes as library centralisation and cuts hit

A government move to offer library supply contracts to foreign firms has spelled the end for the 27-year-old Open Book Company, with six roles affected and the wider trade outraged. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #government move #foreign firms


Facebook needs to be more open about its hate speech policy

On Wednesday, ProPublica published a report that outlines some pretty bizarre reasoning behind Facebook's approach to hate speech and censorship. Evidence shows that Facebook has a moderation policy that could favor "white men" over "black children,"... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #propublica published #hate speech #evidence shows #white men #black children


Wizard opens new world to Jo Rowling

On 11th July 1997, The Bookseller interviewed Jo Rowling, then a little-known author, about her first novel - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. To mark 20 years since the release of the first Harry Potter novel, we republish that interview, conducted by The Bookseller's then children's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #harry potter


Book Aid International Opens New Charitable Initiative in Rwanda

Close to 32,000 books have been shipped by Book Aid International to the African nation, the charity says, to bolster community libraries. The post Book Aid International Opens New Charitable Initiative in Rwanda appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Here’s what you missed at the Technology Executives of the Year Awards event

In the St. Louis Business Journal’s inaugural Technology Executives of the Year Awards, we showcased the innovation that’s taking place in our region by honoring five technology executives. Those executives were honored at an awards event Thursday at the Planetarium at the Saint Louis Science... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #technology executives #year awards #taking place #keynote speaker


Indie Pub Two Dollar Radio to Open Bookstore

The Ohio-based literary press is opening a bookstore/cafe/bar in its new headquarters in Columbus's South Side neighborhood. The new store will sell Two Dollar Radio's titles, as well as books published by other small presses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #dollar radio #open bookstore #small presses


At Frankfurt’s CONTEC Mexico: Digital Under Discussion

Those in digital publishing in Mexico say things are looking up somewhat, despite slow growth and a marketplace still discovering the opportunities. The post At Frankfurt’s CONTEC Mexico: Digital Under Discussion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #digital publishing #discussion appeared #contec mexico


‘An Experimental Space for Multilingualism’: France at Frankfurt Book Fair

Frankfurt Book Fair–October 11-15 this year–welcomes an immense and eloquent Guest of Honor program from France with Institut français Deutschland. The post ‘An Experimental Space for Multilingualism’: France at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #honor program


Frankfurt’s ‘The Markets’ Conference: France, India, Southeast Asia, UK, USA

Frankfurt Book Fair's 'The Markets' conference explores an industry that keynote speaker Andrew Wylie says stands 'at odds with the nationalist agenda.' The post Frankfurt’s ‘The Markets’ Conference: France, India, Southeast Asia, UK, USA appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post frankfurt #usa appeared #southeast asia


UK’s Publishers Association Opens Its #LoveAudio Campaign Today

Audiobook Month continues in the US as the UK's #LoveAudio week kicks in. In both markets, research shows audio formats are popular with many men. The post UK’s Publishers Association Opens Its #LoveAudio Campaign Today appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post uk


Darwin's great-great-grandson opens 'treasure trove' of rare books

Charles Darwin’s great-great-grandson has created a “treasure trove” of rare, first edition and antiquarian books from the archives of his emporium store in Somerset. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #rare books #charles darwin #treasure trove #antiquarian books


Bloomsbury illustrators open up their sketchbooks

Bloomsbury illustrators discussed the challenges of conveying important themes about feminism and gender identity in children’s books at an event last night (13th June). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #gender identity