In the 1950s, their lonely battles on rights and the environment heralded changes to come

James R. Gaines profiles famous and lesser-known advocates who, at a time of conformity, believed change was possible. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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China Literature Sees France, UK as Key Rights Buyers at London Book Fair

The massive numbers of literary works, readers, and writers behind China Literature and its online Qidian operation are behind the company's efforts at foreign rights sales in books, film, and television. The post China Literature Sees France, UK as Key Rights Buyers at London Book Fair appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Usborne buys UK rights to Sierra Leone-inspired fantasy

Usborne has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights to Namina Forna’s Deathless, a debut YA fantasy inspired by the author’s experience of the Sierra Leone civil war. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Rights Fair Teams with BookExpo

The New York Rights Fair (NYRF) will become the official rights fair of BookExpo, starting this year. BookExpo’s rights center will move to NYRF, and BookExpo's rights oriented exhibitors will have the option to move to premium space at the NYRF. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Making the rights impact

As the rights-selling frenzy opens its doors, traders will be looking to get the most bang for their buck—and time—during this year’s London Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: The Midway Point at London Book Fair

From the Nordic-lifestyle parody of 'Pantsdrunk' to the darkly courageous revelations of the aftermath of rape in 'I Will Find You,' there's range in both content and rights availabilities here. The post Rights Roundup: The Midway Point at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finland’s Biggest Rights Deal Ever? Literary Sports Biography Generates Buzz at LBF

A forthcoming biography of Formula 1 driver Kimi Räikkönen from Siltala Publishing in Finland is generating big buzz—and big deals—at the London Book Fair. The post Finland’s Biggest Rights Deal Ever? Literary Sports Biography Generates Buzz at LBF appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation’s ‘Book Rich Environments’ Enters Second Season

The program, run by the foundation that presents the annual National Book Award, is designed to distribute free, new books to young readers through public housing authorities in the United States. The post National Book Foundation’s ‘Book Rich Environments’ Enters Second Season appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riga’s Alīse Nigale on Selling Rights Into Asia: ‘English Is the Bridge’

Ahead of her appearance at London Book Fair, Latvian children's publisher Alīse Nigale says that foreign rights sales have boosted her business. And 'What we discovered was that selling rights is all about the connections.' The post Riga’s Alīse Nigale on Selling Rights Into Asia: ‘English Is... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thousands mark 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death with pledges to continue his fight for civil rights

Five decades after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., thousands of people began to gather on the downtown streets of this Southern city and across the country to mourn his death, celebrate his life and rekindle his struggle for economic and social justice. In an echo of King’s... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Orchard Books buys Animal Ark rights

Orchard Books, part of Hachette Children’s Groups, is aiming to revitalise the Animal Ark brand by acquiring series rights from Working Partners. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Foyles battles rate hikes and flooding to see turnover rise 6.4%

Foyles battled flooding in its flagship store, a decrease in footfall following terrorist attacks in the UK and “significant” rates rises last year to deliver an overall increase in turnover of 6.4% to £26.6million. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CBeebies’ Elliott adds Italy and Spain to rights remit

Claire Wilson at RCW has added Italian and Spanish rights to its haul for the Shadow Sky trilogy by CBeebies actor Joseph Elliott. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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If the critics are right, maybe Sean Penn should stick to acting

It's only been one day since the release of his novel “Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff,” but Sean Penn's foray into the world of literature already isn't going well for the Oscar-winning actor. Penn's print debut — a version of "Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff" was originally released as an audiobook —... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House Sells Nepalese Rights to Art Book Series

A new rights deal between Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House and Nepal Modern Publishing House was celebrated with a special signing ceremony at the 2018 Bologna Book Fair. The post Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House Sells Nepalese Rights to Art Book Series appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book Fairs

This week at Bologna International Children's Book Fair and then at London Book Fair April 10 to 12, the Amazon Publishing foreign rights team packs new titles–—and the retail muscle to make all boats float. The post Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Buys US Rights to Cao Wenxuan’s Latest Book from 21st Century Publishing Group

At a special ceremony during the Bologna Book Fair, Macmillan and 21st Century Publishing Group celebrated a new rights deal for Chinese author Cao Wenxuan's book, 'Summer'. The post Macmillan Buys US Rights to Cao Wenxuan’s Latest Book from 21st Century Publishing Group appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bologna Rights Roundup: Nine for the Season, Led by a ‘New Neopolitan’

From Finland by way of Kosovo, as well as the UK, Israel, Nigeria, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, the writers of our roundup are producing thrillers, literary fiction, memoir, children's historically reflective work and, of course, children's stories. The post Bologna Rights Roundup: Nine... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sourcebooks at Bologna: World English Rights to Chris Ferrie’s ‘Red Kangaroo’ From CCPPG

Building on the success of Australia-based physicist Chris Ferrie's 'Baby University' series, Sourcebooks pre-empts world English rights from China's CCPPG to begin publishing 'Red Kangaroo' books in 2019. The post Sourcebooks at Bologna: World English Rights to Chris Ferrie’s ‘Red Kangaroo’... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Foyles to donate profits from far-right book sales to charity

Foyles is to donate the profits of its sales from far-right books to charity after it was targeted by an anti-fascist campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Major UK booksellers accused of listing far-right titles for sale

Booksellers Amazon, W H Smith, Waterstones and Foyles have become the subject of a Hope not hate campaign, which has accused them of listing far-right books for sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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