This year, the world’s largest Spanish-language book fair will feature a focus on Portugal, with a special homage to José Saramago from Plácido Domingo, forty Portuguese authors in attendance, and artists and entertainers holding events throughout Guadalajara. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the fall regionals, Ingram is extending its “Be Worldly. Read Lit in Translation” campaign for literature in translation, which it launched at BookExpo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The new heads of GLIBA, MPIBA, and NEIBA are changing things up to build community among booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We profile 47 members of the publishing community who have drawn lots of attention early in their careers and from whom much more is expected. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With strong programming and increased membership, regional bookselling associations continue to grow their fall trade shows. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barack Obama, in an August 19 Facebook post, shared the books he’s been reading lately. Of those, 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones returns to our lists after an absence of a few months, as does Hans Rosling’s 'Factfulness.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A roundup of key panels, roundtables, and author appearances at all eight shows. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Revenue fell 3.3% in the first half of 2018 compared to a year ago at Penguin Random House, and earnings dropped 17%. The decline was attributed mainly to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Titles published by Bloomsbury, Two Hoots Books and Little Door Books are on the shortlist for the 2019 Bookbug Picture Book Prize, organised by Scottish Book Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers Chelsea Bieker, Lisa Chen, Lydia Conklin, Gabriela Garcia, Karen Outen, and Alison C. Rollins have been awarded the 2018 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Awards, which honors women writers early in their writing careers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 25th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has opened to an "upbeat" and "inspiring" start, with a flurry of rights activity and collaboration between industry figures. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In this 32nd annual coverage on the print manufacturing industry in Hong Kong and China, seven major export printers mull over the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute and potential fallout on the industry, and share their observation on the rising paper prices and its causes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One-quarter of the books on our hardcover nonfiction list mention the president by name in the title or subtitle, including two books that are new to our lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As younger Chinese editors, many fluent in English, move up the publishing ranks, they are more willing to try new formats, while also able to speed up publication of translations in China. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: an account of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, plus the latest book from Jacqueline Woodson. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling iBooks in biographies and memoirs, fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, and more for the week ended August 19, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among this week's headlines: A newly released study shows a dramatic slide in reading among teens; ALA rescinds controversial policy change on letting 'hate groups' use the library meeting rooms; And NYPL launches Insta Novels program on Instagram. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling iBooks in biographies and memoirs, fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, and more for the week ended August 26, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bill Keller takes a nonfiction essay collection to Amazon, Berkley signs two by a debut author, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The five-day Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) kicked off on Wednesday with Morocco as the country of honor and expanded zones for children’s licensing and digital technologies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiction veteran Lynn Austin signs a multi-book contract with Tyndale, IVP re-ups with Marlena Graves, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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