London Book Fair Week: ‘International Adults’ Hail UK Publishing

The United Kingdom’s Publishers Association has a survey describing the good reputation of the UK’s books. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Reputational Value t’s already being cheered for its “Great Copyright Heist” description of the UK government’s AI “opt-out proposal” for the creative industries. Now, London’s Publishers Association is releasing new survey results that show 80 percent of “international ... The post London Book Fair Week: ‘International Adults’ Hail UK Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-10 11:54:57 UTC ]

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No-prorogation justice Lady Hale to publish memoir and guide to the law

Judge famous for ruling against Boris Johnson will recount how ‘a little girl from North Yorkshire became the most senior judge in the UK’ Lady Hale, who presided over the momentous decision to rule Boris Johnson’s prorogation of parliament unlawful, is set to write her memoirs, of how “a little... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-04-23 14:06:04 UTC ]
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IPA calls on global government stimulus to help book trade

The International Publishers Association (IPA) has called on world governments to help the global book trade using economic stimulus packages during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-23 11:28:36 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair expected to go ahead despite Covid-19 crisis, says Boos

Frankfurt Book Fair is still expected to go ahead in October despite the coronavirus crisis, its president Juergen Boos has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-22 04:49:28 UTC ]
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Here’s the shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.

The Women’s Prize for Fiction (formerly the Orange Prize) shortlist has just been announced with a special video announcement on Twitter. The Women’s Prize is presented annually to a female author for the best original full-length novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-21 18:34:56 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: IPA Again Calls on Egypt to Release Publisher Khaled Lotfy

As the COVID-19 impact intensifies in prisons, the International Publishers Association again appeals to Egypt for Khaled Lotfy's release. The post Coronavirus: IPA Again Calls on Egypt to Release Publisher Khaled Lotfy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-17 15:59:41 UTC ]
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In Tbilisi, Georgia Plans World Book and Copyright Day Online

On April 23, the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association expects to stream a busy World Book and Copyright Day program. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘Uniting Our Forces’ n Tbilisi, the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association chair Gvantsa Jobava has... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-14 04:30:28 UTC ]
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LBF organiser Reed's 60% refund offer sparks criticism

London Book Fair organiser Reed Exhibitions has faced criticism after offering just 60% of fees back to some participating publishers and agents following this year's cancelled event. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-14 00:06:03 UTC ]
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The UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names 2020 Winners

Writers from Tunisia, Palestine, Iraq, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States are among those honored today by the world's most lucrative awards program for Arabic literature. The post The UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names 2020 Winners appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-08 15:22:38 UTC ]
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RELX reports 'significant impact' to exhibitions business owing to coronavirus

RELX, whose Reed Exhibitions business organises the London Book Fair and BookExpo, has published a trading statement revealing exhibitions are being "impacted significantly" by the coronavirus outbreak, making the group's outlook for the year as a whole "highly uncertain". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-08 07:29:50 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: UNESCO #LearningNeverStops Signs IPA to New Coalition

The 69-nation International Publishers Association joins the #LearningNeverStops coalition led by UNESCO to respond to the education crisis. The post Coronavirus: UNESCO #LearningNeverStops Signs IPA to New Coalition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-03 17:16:45 UTC ]
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PA 'strengthens platform' with new branding

The Publishers Association has unveiled a brand and website redesign, including a new logo, icon and colour scheme that have been chosen "to reflect the creativity and dynamism of the publishing industry". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-25 01:18:09 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: Books That Were To Be Presented at London Book Fair 2020

You might have found works in this Rights Roundup at London Book Fair—had COVID-19 not intervened: From Finland, USA, Spain, France, Sweden, and Italy. The post Rights Roundup: Books That Were To Be Presented at London Book Fair 2020 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-20 15:15:08 UTC ]
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Former Rights Director Marcella Berger Remembered by Simon & Schuster

For 35 years with Simon & Schuster, Marcella Berger had retired from the company in 2011. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Berger Sold Rights to Titles by Heller, Eggers, Clinton isitation hours are being held Friday (March 20) for Marcella Berger, the late... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-19 22:01:05 UTC ]
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Virus Will Lower Scholastic's Q4 Results

The widespread school closings caused by the new coronavirus will mean disruptions to Scholastic's book fair, book club, and educational businesses in the quarter ended May 31, company chairman Dick Robinson reported. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jacks Thomas Leaves Reed and London Book Fair

London Book Fair director Jacks Thomas submitted her resignation in September, and planned to announce her departure at the 2020 fair, which was canceled because of coronavirus. The post Jacks Thomas Leaves Reed and London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-17 15:13:03 UTC ]
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London Book Fair director Thomas to step down

London Book Fair director Jacks Thomas is stepping down after seven years with Reed Exhibitions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-16 23:02:11 UTC ]
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IPA and Norwegian Publishers Association Cancel Lillehammer’s World Congress

The 33rd biennial world congress of the International Publishers Association is the latest event to be canceled amid the fast rising coronavirus emergency. The post IPA and Norwegian Publishers Association Cancel Lillehammer’s World Congress appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-16 17:13:20 UTC ]
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Translator Derbyshire proud to represent the collegiate cross-border community

The London Book Fair was due to recognise the work of translators yet again, and before its postponement had anointed Katy Derbyshire its second Translator of the Fair. She reveals the highs and lows of the job Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-13 12:01:15 UTC ]
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An Interview With the Brussels Book Fair’s New Director Marie Noble

At the Brussels Book Fair under Marie Noble's direction, 'We're not only going to flirt' with Belgium's Flemish culture, 'we're going to get married.' The post An Interview With the Brussels Book Fair’s New Director Marie Noble appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-12 13:09:13 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: Quick Publishing Events Updates – March 12

Following the cancellation of the 57th annual Bologna Children's Book Fair, we see other world events struggling with their own paths forward–including now France's Cannes Film Festival. The post Coronavirus: Quick Publishing Events Updates – March 12 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. ... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-12 11:06:53 UTC ]
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