Frankfurter Buchmesse’s 2018 Pre-Fair News Conference: ‘Held in Political Times’

At the annual pre-fair news conference, Frankfurter Buchmesse officials stress the importance of the freedom to publish and the international book industry's role in a politically charged era. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse’s 2018 Pre-Fair News Conference: ‘Held in Political Times’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference in March: Film, Television, Audio

This year's Quantum Conference, the annual curtain-raiser to London Book Fair, picks up on the books-to-film dynamic in content development. The post London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference in March: Film, Television, Audio appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2018: Crime, Politics, and Big Questions

In fiction, thriller writer Sebastian Fitzek tops the list of Germany's bestselling books in 2018. In nonfiction, the top-selling title is Michelle Obama's 'Becoming.' The post Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2018: Crime, Politics, and Big Questions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Singularity of Sleep' – runner-up in the Sunday Star-Times Short Story Awards 2018

Haematologist Eileen Merriman describes herself as a doctor by day, and a writer by night – so she knows about the lack of sleep described in this story. Her young adult fiction novel Invisibly Breathing will be published in March this year. This story, The Singularity of Sleep was named... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2019-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Biggest Publishing News Stories of 2018

With 2018 in the rearview mirror, we take a look back at some of the biggest stories that captured headlines in the industry last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fox News tops cable ratings in 2018 while entertainment channels lost viewers to streaming

President Trump kept cable news on a ratings roll in 2018. But online streaming services continued to cut into audience levels for general entertainment cable networks such as USA, FX and Lifetime, according to year-end data from Nielsen. While consumers have grown accustomed to time-shifting... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Aldus Network’s Facts and Figures 2018 Report: Book Fairs in Europe

The range of purpose, positioning, and public access comes into focus for 16 leading annual book fairs and trade shows of Europe in Aldus' third report on its network. The post Aldus Network’s Facts and Figures 2018 Report: Book Fairs in Europe appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Croatia’s Pula Book Fair 2018: Focusing on Freedom

Just short of its 25th anniversary, Pula’s book fair in Croatia will draw some 50,000 people and 200 publishers to its program of debate and open discussion. By Olivia Snaije | @OliviaSnaije ‘We Wanted a Place for Freedom’ n a brilliantly sunny morning on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces the Inaugural RightsTech: Europe

'To spark a global conversation around the rapidly evolving rights-tech ecosystem,' the RightsTech: Europe conference will be staged by Digital Media Wire and Concurrent Media Strategies, with the Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces the Inaugural RightsTech: Europe... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s 2018 ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference: A Safe Place for Discussion

The 2018 'Building Inclusivity in Publishing' conference from London Book Fair and the UK's Publishers Association was a half-day program. The post The UK’s 2018 ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference: A Safe Place for Discussion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook exempts news publishers from its archive on political ads

Facebook says it will stop including some publishers' advertising in its political ad archive following months of criticism from news organizations.Next year the social media giant will no longer require publishers who want to buy ads boosting exposure to their articles on politics to go through... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vintage reissues 50yo political thriller that 'speaks to our challenging times'

Vintage is reissuing Fletcher Knebel’s 1965 novel Night of Camp David, asking “What would happen if the president of the USA went stark-raving mad?”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2018 Shanghai Children's Book Fair in Photos

The sixth edition of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair, which concluded its run on November 11, hosted 367 exhibitors (of which 160 came from overseas), 33,796 visitors, and 237 events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse To Sponsor FutureBook of the Year Award

Highlighting people and projects in digital publishing, the FutureBook of the Year Award is sponsored by the Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse To Sponsor FutureBook of the Year Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada’s Kids Can Press Finds Rights Interest in Timely Titles at Frankfurt

Toronto-based Kids Can Press reports strong international interest at Frankfurter Buchmesse for the publisher's issue-driven list of upcoming titles. The post Canada’s Kids Can Press Finds Rights Interest in Timely Titles at Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair and the Publishers Association Plan a Third Inclusivity Conference

Remaining 'committed to keeping this important topic on the publishing agenda,' the trade show and publishers' organization will stage a third inclusivity conference on November 27. The post London Book Fair and the Publishers Association Plan a Third Inclusivity Conference appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Film Notes: Frankfurter Buchmesse Film Awards, Goethe-Institut’s Uwe Johnson Series

This month has included the announcement of the Frankfurter Buchmesse Film Awards, and in November, New York City's Goethe-Institut will produce a monthlong film series to honor a new major publication of Uwe Johnson's work in English. The post Film Notes: Frankfurter Buchmesse Film Awards,... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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FutureBook Awards 2018 Shortlists Announced at Frankfurt

With close to 30 speakers announced so far, the FutureBook Live conference in London on November 30 will have three strands again and will name award recipients in five categories. The post FutureBook Awards 2018 Shortlists Announced at Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MPIBA 2018: Authors and Their Politics Energize Bookseller 'Family Reunion'

The Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's trade show in Denver was a lively gathering of a close-knit community of booksellers, made more energetic by featured authors injecting politics into their presentations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Up-lit’ gives hope to publishers at Frankfurt book fair

‘Hopeful’ novel about an elderly woman who adopts a dog leads the charge from feelgood fictionA debut novel about a lonely old woman who has fallen through the cracks of society has wowed publishers at this week’s Frankfurt book fair, with 10 presses fighting to win a book that is being compared... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Frankfurt Book Fair... with Jonny Geller

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

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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