Minister says The Satanic Verses author’s scheduled address next week ‘crosses one of our red lines’Iran is threatening to boycott the forthcoming Frankfurt book fair because organisers have invited Salman Rushdie to deliver the keynote address at the opening press conference. In February 1989, Rushdie was the target of a fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic republic and the country’s former supreme leader, over the publication of The Satanic Verses, which was described as blasphemous against Islam. His fatwa provoked an international outcry and caused the UK to sever diplomatic relations with Iran for years. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2015-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Organizers say the 2017 Frankfurt Book Fair “will be remembered as a year that set the course at many levels—both in politics and in economic and social contexts.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing pros from 16 countries spend a week networking in Germany prior to Frankfurter Buchmesse, and one holds the Fred Kobrak memorial grant. The post Frankfurt Book Fair Fellows Announced: Fred Kobrak Sponsorship Inaugurated appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barcelona's Pontas Agency is coming into Frankfurter Buchmesse's packed LitAg in October with a strong list of contenders, heavy on debuts. The post Bound for Frankfurt Book Fair: Spain’s Pontas Agency’s Fresh Faces appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Organized by publishing running enthusiasts, the 5K run will start the week with a good look at the Main River before the rights trading takes over. The post At Frankfurt Book Fair: A First ‘Buchmesse Kickoff Run’ Benefits Room To Read appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The world's controversies and struggles, say Frankfurt Book Fair organizers, are opportunities for the books industry to show the world the value of literature. The post Frankfurt Book Fair, Highlights and Outlooks: ‘Optimism and Confidence’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leveraging the deep resources of the world's second-largest consumer book publisher, 'HarperCollins 200' will be featured at Frankfurt Book Fair. The post HarperCollins Readies Its 200th Anniversary Programming for Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The book fair, which begins on October 11 this year, is holding a "Buchmesse Kickoff Run" to raise money for literacy. The 5K is scheduled for October 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the run-up to Frankfurter Buchmesse, a joint project between the Translation Collider and Next Page Foundation: translators’ choices of Balkan works in Arabic By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘The Important Role of the Literary Translator’ ranslators are the ones... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From 45 honorees, five shortlisted contenders will be revealed on September 4, a PW Star Watch 'Superstar' to be named on September 6 in New York City. The post PW Star Watch and Frankfurt Book Fair Announce 2017’s Top Honorees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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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 ]
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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
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Having drawn more than 10,000 entries in its first outing last year, the Global Illustration Award promotes the importance of publishing's visual artists. The post Frankfurt Book Fair and IlluSalon Open Entries for the Global Illustration Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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
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Frankfurt Book Fair's Editors Trip will promote networking between children's publishing players in Germany and counterparts from Canada, the US, and UK. The post Frankfurt Book Fair NY’s Editors Trip Focuses on Children’s Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With a focus this year on business models and monetization issues in the creative industries, THE ARTS+ is looking for cultural participants and their concepts. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson This Year: Monetization and Business Models deadline of June 9 has been... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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It’s time to buy tickets now for Frankfurt Book Fair’s weekend open to the general public. Tickets have gone on sale and include group rates. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Avoid Lines by Buying Tickets Now eginning today (April 10), “private visitor” tickets for the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The PW Star Watch program provides its annual Superstar with a trip to Frankfurt Book Fair and a network of contacts in the world publishing industry. The post Publishers Weekly and Frankfurt Book Fair Open Nominations for 2017’s PW Star Watch appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With an application deadline of April 30, Frankfurt's Fellows will bring together an international cohort of publishers, editors, and rights specialists. The post Frankfurt Book Fair’s Fellowship Program Is Open for 2017 Applications appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Frankfurt's agents and scouts center an early sell-out, the fair recommends quick bookings in the Publishers Rights Corner, scheduled for October 10. The post Frankfurt Book Fair’s LitAg Sells Out; Publishers Rights Corner Is Open appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At the Berlin Film Festival's Soirée française du cinéma, authors are announced for participation in France's Guest of Honor plans at Frankfurt Book Fair. The post First Authors Announced in France’s Frankfurt Book Fair Guest of Honor Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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