Publishers are in the market for "funny" Middle Grade fiction and books with "pitchable" hooks and diverse voices, according to agents ahead of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's London Book Fair coincides with the arrival of the International Publishers Association's new president and vice-president, leading 'a conversation of public debate' about publishers' role amid 'sensitive socio-cultural issues.' The post Ahead of London Book Fair: IPA’s New... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Brussels is like a village and we want to create something more intimate, where contact can be direct, and partnerships can be built,' says the director of Brussels' 50-year-old book fair. The post Brussels Book Fair’s Gregory Laurent: ‘Forward-Thinking Projects’ appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite political uncertainty, publishers head to the London Book Fair with a sense of stability. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The chief of the UK's 90-year-0ld Faber & Faber will tell the Quantum audience at the London Book Fair that however troubling Brexit's confusions may be, publishing holds the world's 'editorial centrality' in its hands: and that means it has a job to do. The post Faber’s Stephen Page Opens... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW's London Briefcase highlights top titles that publishers will be touting at this year's London Book Fair, set for March 12-14 at Olympia London. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many events at March's London Book Fair will feature authors and others focusing on women in the business and issues of diversity. The post Issues and Authors at London Book Fair 2019: Women’s Voices appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dorotea Bromberg co-founded Swedish book publisher Bromberg Bokförlag with her father. The company still punches far above its weight in the literary world. The post Sweden’s Dorotea Bromberg Is London Book Fair’s Lifetime Achievement Laureate 2019 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year’s London Book Fair will host a live podcast stage for the first time with a line-up featuring Ian McEwan, Caroline O’Donoghue, Daisy Buchanan and many more. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thames & Hudson has won the New Horizons award at this year’s Bolognaragazzi Awards with its book about the history of pictures for children. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A newly added podcast series at London Book Fair will be on the Fireside Chat Stage. And smartphones used to access those podcasts are proliferating unevenly in the world, says Pew Research. The post Industry Notes: Podcasts at London Book Fair; Pew Research on Smartphones appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Though some of the publishers that usually attend Toy Fair were absent this year, book publishing exhibitors called the 2019 edition a strong show with new trends rising to the surface. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The International Publishers Association and London Book Fair hold a second Freedom To Publish seminar on March 12, with Vanderbilt's Daniel Gervais speaking that afternoon on copyright in the Charles Clark Memorial Lecture. The post London Book Fair: Charles Clark Lecture; IPA Prix Voltaire and... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The shortlisted industry players and programs for this year's London Book Fair International Excellence Awards are from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. The post London Book Fair Announces Its 2019 International Excellence Award Shortlists appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books by African American authors, the role of women in children’s literature and publishing for toddlers are amongst the themes of this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In her speech, Open Markets Institute senior fellow Lina Khan said: “More than any other firm, Amazon depicts how a company can come to monopolize all sorts of markets without triggering scrutiny under our anti-monopoly laws.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Jamaican-English poet Raymond Antrobus and 'Elmer the Patchwork Elephant' illustrator David McKee are singled out for official status this year by London Book Fair, which has special programming in both idioms. The post London Book Fair Designates its Official 2019 Illustrator and Poet... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The longlist has been revealed for the 2019 Wellcome Book Prize, with six debuts in line for the contest’s 10th anniversary award as memoirs dominate the non-fiction titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The London Book Fair's Trailblazer Awards have honored 20 young publishing standouts in four years. And the GLLI YA Translated Book Prize goes to a PRH work. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s 2019 Trailblazers; GLLI’s First YA Translation Winner appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair's 2019 charity is a partnership of BAFTA Kids and Place2Be, which combines film and tv school tours with mental health programming. The post London Book Fair Names BAFTA Kids Roadshow With Place2Be Its 2019 Charity appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's Quantum Conference, the annual curtain-raiser to London Book Fair, picks up on the books-to-film dynamic in content development. The post London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference in March: Film, Television, Audio appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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