Indonesia’s Top Literary Agent says “Think Books, Not Bali!”

Thomas Nung Atasana, Indonesia's leading literary agent, argues that the archipelago's authors and publishers deserve international attention. The post Indonesia’s Top Literary Agent says “Think Books, Not Bali!” appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Is a “Literary Change Agent”? And What’s Ethical?

Literary agent April Eberhardt describes her two-tiered offer to author-clients: one contract is a traditional deal, the other is a publishing consultancy. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Nicole Aragi on the Future of Literary Fiction, Translation

In an interview with Guernica magazine, literary agent Nicole Aragi discusses the crisis of literary fiction, why translated books don't sell in the US, and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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July’s Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

This month's starred reviews from BlueInk Review of self-published books includes several "stay-up-all-night-until-your-eyes-bleed" thrillers, as well as a memoir from the ringmaster of The Big Apple Circus. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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June’s Top Reviews of Self-published Books from BlueInk Review

Self-published books receiving starred reviews from BlueInk this month include a novel about a wisecracking cat that investigates the death of its owner and a memoir of escaping Romania under Soviet rule. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Fair Fights to Put Colombia Firmly on the Literary Map

The Bogota International Book Fair convenes nearly the entire Colombian publishing industry and focuses on bringing the region's books and authors to the public. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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May’s Top Reviews of Self-published Books from BlueInk Review

This month's starred self-published titles include a novel about lesbian nuns in pre-WWII Germany and a memoir from the daughter of 1960s cult leaders, among others. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Top book award in Mahy's name

Margaret Mahy could be posthumously honoured this year with an award now named after her. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Breaking Digital Ground: E-books and Small Press Literary Publishers

The Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual conference (AWP) began decades ago as a meet-up for academic creative writing departments, students, and writers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Illustrator Isol wins top book prize

Argentinean illustrator Isol has won the world's largest prize for children's literature, the 5m Swedish kroner (£500,000) Astrid Lindgren memorial award. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pippa Middleton dropped by her literary agent. Why?

Pippa Middleton and David Goodwin have parted ways. Pippa Middleton's first book was a flop. But you haven't seen the last of Pippa Middleton and her writing. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is There a Dearth of Literary Agents in Developing Markets?

Evidence is growing that a lack of skilled, knowledgable literary agents may be hindering the translation and publishing of books from developing markets in Asia and Latin America. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Asia on the Rise and Translators Are Key, Says Agent

As Asian authors come to prominence, the West should publish them, something that will be impossible without nurturing translators, says a Hong Kong literary agent Kelly Falconer. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Top German Booksellers + Bertelsmann + Telekom = Mega E-book Project

This Friday, booksellers Thalia, Weltbild, Hugendubel, as well as Bertelsmann and Deutsche Telekom, promise to announce a "really big new project in ebooks and e-reading." Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Hindu Literary Prize: Five Books Shortlisted

One collection of short stories and four novels—including Jeet Thayyil’s Narcopolis, winner of the DSC Prize—have been shortlisted for The Hindu Literary Prize. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Books hits top spot with Fast Diet

Independent publisher Short Books has scored its first ever Official UK Top 50 number one. The... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Italy’s Increasingly Agile Literary Agents

While relatively few literary agents work in Italy, the evolving publishing industry is making them more essential. Agent Marco Vigevani describes the scene. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A book critic's literary tour of Manhattan

New York Times critic Dwight Garner stopped at book-centered destinations throughout the Big Apple. 'I was smitten all over again,' Garner wrote after his excursion. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Best of 2012: David L. Ulin's top 10 books

I read a lot of good books in 2012, and as always, it was hard to narrow down a list like this. But here they are, alphabetically by title: My 10 favorite books of 2012. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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USA’s Top-Selling Print Books of 2012 from Nielsen

It comes as no surprise that Nielsen BookScan's top-selling print book lists for 2012 are dominated by Fifty Shades and the Hunger Games. See what else is on the lists. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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November Top BlueInk Reviews of Self Published Books

This month's starred reviews of self-published books includes a SF mystery set in dystopia where people live in domed cities and a memoir of Mexican immigration to the US. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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