Rights in Reykjavik: An International Literary Festival’s Discussion

One size does not fit all when it comes to rights selling, as a Reykjavik Literary Festival conference on translation trends pointed out. The post Rights in Reykjavik: An International Literary Festival’s Discussion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Getting a read on the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

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Amazon buys rights to Bond novels

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Macmillan Children's launches literary prize

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€100,000 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award shortlist announced

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Bonnier bags Barbie rights

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