Publishing Scotland Funds 14 Translations; Frankfurt’s LitAg Sells Out

Publishing Scotland names its latest round of translation grants. And the Frankfurt Book Fair's Literary Agents and Scouts Center is sold out. The post Publishing Scotland Funds 14 Translations; Frankfurt’s LitAg Sells Out appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-18 16:30:25 UTC ]
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A Voice From Frankfurt’s Invitation Program: Macedonia Publisher Azam Dauti

The 20-strong Invitation Program at Frankfurter Buchmesse this year will include Macedonia's Shkupi, a publishing house serving an Albanian readership amid many barriers to financial success. The post A Voice From Frankfurt’s Invitation Program: Macedonia Publisher Azam Dauti appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scientific publishing is a rip-off. We fund the research – it should be free | George Monbiot

Those who take on the global industry that traps research behind paywalls are heroes, not thievesNever underestimate the power of one determined person. What Carole Cadwalladr has done to Facebook and big data, and Edward Snowden has done to the state security complex, Alexandra Elbakyan has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Words Without Borders’ September: Translating the Frankfurt-Bound Character of Georgia

'Our culture is perfectly compatible with the values of the free world.' Gvantsa Jobava is guest editor of the September issue of 'Words Without Borders,' as Georgia prepares to be Guest of Honor at Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post ‘Words Without Borders’ September: Translating the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishing 2018: Canada Prepares for Frankfurt 2020

The country will be the guest of honor at the world’s largest book fair in two years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Clearing House is surviving the ad duopoly by selling engagement

To keep people engaged, the sweepstakes company is going big on social, creating a mobile app and weekly Facebook show. The post Publishers Clearing House is surviving the ad duopoly by selling engagement appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award, PP, and Frankfurt Book Fair NY Hosts Event Celebrating Arabic Literature in Translation

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, Publishing Perspectives, and the Frankfurt Book Fair New York will host at seminar on Arabic literature in translation in NYC. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award, PP, and Frankfurt Book Fair NY Hosts Event Celebrating Arabic Literature in Translation appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scotland events for Publishers' Publicity Circle

The Publishers' Publicity Circle (PPC) will hold events in Edinburgh and Glasgow this year, including its first Summer Party since the 1990s. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are wrestling with Facebook’s desire to own Facebook-funded Watch shows

Facebook wants to own more of the shows it subsidizes for Facebook Watch, but publishers are not always willing to give those rights away. The post Publishers are wrestling with Facebook’s desire to own Facebook-funded Watch shows appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN Afrikaans Translation Fund Is Open, Two Deadlines This Year

Established in June 2017, the new PEN Afrikaans Translation Fund supports international publishers who successfully apply for grants to fund translation of Afrikaans works into other languages. The post PEN Afrikaans Translation Fund Is Open, Two Deadlines This Year appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Nurturing Publishing Startups at ContentShift, and Honoring YA Translations at GLLI

The third iteration of Germany's publishing startup incubator ContentShift features mentoring and a €10,000 prize announced at Frankfurter Buchmesse. And the first outing for a new YA translation honor will flag the book to American librarians. The post Industry Notes: Nurturing Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Translation Funding for Arabic Literature from the Sheikh Zayed Book Award

This year, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award is offering translation funding for literary and children’s titles that have won the award, with the goal of increasing the readership for Arabic books. The post New Translation Funding for Arabic Literature from the Sheikh Zayed Book Award appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House Sells Nepalese Rights to Art Book Series

A new rights deal between Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House and Nepal Modern Publishing House was celebrated with a special signing ceremony at the 2018 Bologna Book Fair. The post Shandong Fine Arts Publishing House Sells Nepalese Rights to Art Book Series appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ferry good show: McFall trilogy sells into 14 markets

Scottish author Claire McFall’s Ferryman trilogy has sold in 14 territories since the film rights were bought by Legendary Entertainment in January, says Ben Illis, founder of the Ben Illis Agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing in the Baltic Region 2018: Adam Cullen - the Accidental Translator

How a Minnesotan became a go-to English-language translator for Estonian literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Radical’ Verso Wins IPG’s Frankfurter Buchmesse Trade Publisher of the Year

Verso Books was named the Frankfurter Buchmesse Trade Publisher of the Year at the 2018 IPG Independent Publishing Awards for its marketing and audience engagement. The post ‘Radical’ Verso Wins IPG’s Frankfurter Buchmesse Trade Publisher of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Serial Box Has New Funding for Audio Bundling With Reading, as a ‘Publishing Studio’

Tapping into the robust audiobook market, Molly Barton announces a key new investor: Boat Rocker Media can leverage Serial Box's content for television and film production. The post Serial Box Has New Funding for Audio Bundling With Reading, as a ‘Publishing Studio’ appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mexican Publisher Grano de Sal Looking for World Spanish Rights, Translations, and Controversy

In our interview with Grano de Sal, a brand-new publishing house in Mexico City, we learn that the publisher is looking for edgy books and world Spanish rights. The post Mexican Publisher Grano de Sal Looking for World Spanish Rights, Translations, and Controversy appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unimpressed with revenue, publishers want to sell their own ads on Facebook video shows

Facebook needs to loosen its grip on Watch show sponsorships and mid-roll inventory, publishers say. The post Unimpressed with revenue, publishers want to sell their own ads on Facebook video shows appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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These 14 Digital Publishers Are the Hottest Voices on the Internet. Here’s What They’re Doing

In the world of digital publishing, sites, brands and podcasts saw tremendous growth this year thanks to politics, partnerships and social media. By being true to themselves and leaning into what they do best, destinations like BuzzFeed's Tasty and Teen Vogue resonated with their audiences even... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Translation-Exchange Partnerships: Leading Publishers Share Their Experiences

In a Publishing Perspectives Talk at Frankfurt Book Fair, the chiefs of Gallimard Jeunesse, Bloomsbury Publishing, and the Quarto Group join Kalimat’s Bodour to discuss their translation-exchange partnerships.   By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Kalimat: ‘Proud of These... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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