Mentors, Frankfurt and Building a Translation List from Scratch

Will Evans, publisher of Deep Vellum Press, discusses building a translation publishing house from scratch with help of mentors and the Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Mentors, Frankfurt and Building a Translation List from Scratch appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Paulo Coelho Tells Publishers "Don't Be Greedy"

At a standing room only session at the Frankfurt Book Fair, bestselling Brazilian author Paula Coelho had a message for publishers: Embrace change. And, lower your ebook prices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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One Question Interviews at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Publishing Perspectives spoke with Sam Elsworthy of the New Zealand Publishers Association, Jacques Testard of Fitzcarraldo Editions, Ailish White and Hannah Lyons of Liberties Press. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: 'You Have to Try Things,' Says HarperCollins' Murray

It's been a time of expansion, and experimentation, HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray told a Frankfurt Book Fair audience, from the acquisition of Harlequin, to new strategies such as direct to consumer models, and subscription access. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The PW Frankfurt Show Daily, October 10, 2014

All the news from the of the Frankfurt Book Fair, including big buzz around a Spanish author, the word from HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Editorial from Frankfurt: Why We Can’t Afford to Stand Still

Ed Nawotka reflects from the Frankfurt Book Fair about HarperCollins' move into Germany and why publishers must continue to evolve. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Download: Thursday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 Show Daily

Download our Frankfurt Show Daily for Thursday, 9 October. This issue includes a report on HarperCollins' international plans, interviews with publishers from around the world and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: CCC Hosts Open Access Town Hall

At a packed, two-hour town hall in Hall 4.2, the Copyright Clearance Center examined the shift to Open Access publishing, and the next steps in its development. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The PW Frankfurt Show Daily, October 8, 2014

Read the complete PW Frankfurt Show Daily for October 8, 2014. In this issue, a report from CONTEC, the scoop on a seven-figure deal for a debut novel, inside HarperCollins's plans for HarperCollins Germany, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Download: Wednesday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 Show Daily

Download our Frankfurt Book Fair Show Daily for Wednesday, 8 October 2014 to find out what was discussed in the Tuesday conferences and what's going on at the Fair today. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Spanish Author’s Short Novel Causes Stir

Amid a flurry of seven-figure deals igniting this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair—many for books by first-time American authors—a short Spanish novel has generated buzz, and some hefty advances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Four Questions for Samsung's Rory O'Neill

Rory O’Neill, Samsung's marketing director for European Telecommunications Operations, talked about the company's foray into books at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Publishers Urged to Reclaim Copyright Debate

Copyright is "more important than it has ever been," but has the copyright debate been hijacked by anti-copyright forces, including those in the tech sector? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The PW Frankfurt Show Daily, October 9, 2014

Read the complete PW Frankfurt Show Daily from October 9, 2014. This issue features a roundup of the big deals that opened the show, an interview with Samsung's Rory O'Neill, photo essays, and more! Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Penn Prof Lands Seven Figures for ‘Grit’

Rick Horgan, in one of his first major acquisitions since joining Scribner, has paid seven figures for U.S. rights to Angela Duckworth’s 'Grit.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Betting Big on Publishing’s Future

If you had $10 million to invest in a new publishing business today, with no limitations or obligations, where would you put your money? That's the question put to an opening panel at Frankfurt Book Fair's digital conference, ConTec. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Apple, Amazon in Race for Mobile Readers

The rise of reading on mobile phones is a hot topic at the Frankfurt Book Fair, but perhaps the most surprising finding of a new survey is that Apple is giving Amazon a run for its money among younger readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Introducing Frankfurt’s New Business Club

New this year at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Business Club offers exclusive networking opportunities, high-level discussions about book publishing and more. Here is a selection of events for Tuesday, October 7. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Download: Tuesday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 Show Daily

Download our Frankfurt Book Fair Show Daily for Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Read about VIP speakers, international rights and licensing, digital publishing platforms and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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LIBER 2014 Topics: Growing E-book Sales, Lack of Translations

The 32nd International Spanish Book Fair (LIBER 2014) was held in Barcelona last week with ebook growth and the problem of getting Spanish-language books translated into English among the topics of discussion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Columbia Global Reports Sets Inaugural List

Clay Shirky and Bethany McLean are among the first authors signed up for the inaugural Columbia Global Reports list, which debuts in fall 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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