PW Picks: Books of the Week, September 12, 2016

This week: Ian McEwan's new novel, which is narrated by an unborn baby, plus novels from Ann Patchett and Alan Moore. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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At London Book Fair: AmazonCrossing in Translation Expansion

With a sharp eye for languages 'under-represented in translation' and a huge response to its call at Frankfurt Book Fair for submissions, AmazonCrossing, the new leader in translation publication, arrives at London Book Fair in rapid expansion. The post At London Book Fair: AmazonCrossing in... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bookstore News: April 13, 2016

New stores coming to the Triad, Brooklyn, and Billings, while a New Jersey store copes with the aftermath of a fire next door. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Rights Deals Soar at Sharjah Book Fair

Translation funding and robust international attendance at the Sharjah Book Fair's professional program has given rise to more rights deals at the fair. The post Rights Deals Soar at Sharjah Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Download: Publishing Perspectives Spring 2016 Magazine

From rights on offer at the London Book Fair to digital developments in Thailand, our Spring 2016 magazine highlights rights opportunities across the globe. The post Download: Publishing Perspectives Spring 2016 Magazine appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Quantum’s Quandary: London Book Fair’s Careful Conference

In a day of congenial panel discussions and reassuring pep talks, London Book Fair's Quantum Conference threw an amber-warm light on tricky times for publishing. The post Quantum’s Quandary: London Book Fair’s Careful Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Illustration to Thrillers, Fiction and Nonfiction: International Titles on Offer at London 2016

We asked a few publishers which international titles they are especially excited to present to the publishing world at the London Book Fair this spring. The post Illustration to Thrillers, Fiction and Nonfiction: International Titles on Offer at London 2016 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Morrison, Coates, Redniss Win 2016 PEN Awards

The ceremony, which honored authors such as Toni Morrison and Ta-Nehisi Coates, was the first one in which PEN American announced the winners live. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reedsy Wins the 2016 Quantum Publishing Innovation Award

Editing, audio, book recommendation, and metrics in scholarly book downloads — all played a role in the contest for the London Book Fair's Quantum Innovation Award. The post Reedsy Wins the 2016 Quantum Publishing Innovation Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At London Book Fair: The Unfunny Plight of Women in Comics

Tuesday, April 12, at #LBF16 in Olympia London's National Hall Gallery: "Women in Comics: Is the Graphic Novel Industry Failing To Recognise Female Creators?" The post At London Book Fair: The Unfunny Plight of Women in Comics appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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AWP 2016: Writers Walking the Talk About Diversity in Children's Publishing

This year's AWP, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from March 31–April 2, was a vibrant mélange of multicultural voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna 2016: In Digital Hall, Kids' App Developers Talk Discoverability and Other Challenges

The new Digital Hall of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair featured a score of digital service providers, companies offering software solutions, and independent producers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Digital 2016: Connecting the Digital Dots

With more publisher consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, changes in ownership and management structures, focus on digital platforms together with the advent of social media tools, and continuous disruption in content consumption, the global publishing industry is witnessing fast-paced... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Digital 2016: MPS on Rights and Permissions

Ever-changing technology and consumer demand for instant content access have tremendous implications on rights and permissions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Exploring the Role and Craft of Translation at London Book Fair

"Reflecting the sector's growing significance," translation and the work of translators have a strong presence in 2016 London Book Fair programming. The post Exploring the Role and Craft of Translation at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Digital 2016: Publishing Is a Digital Business

Some 25,000 attendees from more than 120 countries are expected at the 2016 London Book Fair (April 12–14), and while this year’s fair will be underscored by the 400th birthday of William Shakespeare, the focus on the show floor will firmly be on the future. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Digital 2016: Embracing Change

Just before the start of the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair, Publishing Technology promoted chief technology officer David Montgomery to CEO. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cornerstone lines up 30 Patterson BookShots for 2016

Cornerstone is to publish eight of James Patterson’s new line of short novels BookShots in June, as part of what it described as a “game-changing” approach to publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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London Digital 2016: Getting Seen on the Web

Publishers looking to make their content more visible on Web pages can try following a number of best practices that have risen up in recent years. These practices include the following: Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Digital 2016: Take Note: Virtual Reality Is Growing Up Fast

In October, the New York Times launched its first immersive virtual reality (VR) application, creating an engaging new kind of journalism that suddenly, jarringly, placed viewers alongside the children displaced by Syria’s civil war. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: April 11, 2016

A North Carolina store adds a West Coast location; a California bookseller considers closing; and a veteran Minnesota bookseller prepares to call it quits. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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