The Ever-Shifting Challenge of Promoting Literature in Translation

An industry roundtable, held at the Multipli Forti literary festival in New York on June 6, addressed how independent publishers can get works of translated literature to readers in an era marked by media saturation and increased dominance by major companies over the book business. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]

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TikTok Uncertainty Prompts the Book Business to Envision an Even Better Future

Industry leaders acknowledge that the platform has been a phenomenal catalyst for book sales and building community, but some see its perilous future as an opportunity to build direct, sustainable relationships with readers across multiple channels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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What Should Book Publishing Expect Under a Second Trump Administration?

The free expression–averse, tariff-happy president is in the White House once more. This time, the book business knows what to expect—mostly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Trees of Life and Knowledge: Jamaica Kincaid on Colonialism, Gardening, and Worshipping Her Plants

At the Authors Guild Foundation’s third-annual WIT: Words, Ideas, and Thinkers Literary Festival in the Berkshires this September, acclaimed author Jamaica Kincaid spoke with journalist and editor Sandra Guzmán about her latest work, An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children, illustrated... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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The Top 10 Book Business News Stories of 2024

Major contractions in the independent book distribution space, an explosion of artificial intelligence tools and businesses, and turmoil over freedom of expression in multiple sectors defined the book business landscape throughout the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Germany’s Publishers: ‘Relieve the Burden on Culture’

As the Scholz coalition spirals toward a new parliamentary election, book business leaders lay out what they need. The post Germany’s Publishers: ‘Relieve the Burden on Culture’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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How to Help Rebuild Libraries in Conflict Zones

Alison Tweed, CEO of U.K.–based charity Book Aid International, describes the destruction of libraries in Lebanon, Ukraine, and Iraq and advises on how the book business can help to rebuild them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The UK’s Sustainability Industry Forum Evaluates Its First Two Years

The Independent Publishers Guild is one of seven associations collaborating on sustainability efforts in the book business. The post The UK’s Sustainability Industry Forum Evaluates Its First Two Years appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Small, local book festivals are still thriving | Letters

Stewart Collins says support for the Petworth literary festival in West Sussex is growing, and Kathryn Streatfield suggests local events are the solution for a changing festival worldLaura Barton’s piece paints an understandably downbeat picture of where we are now in the world of the literary... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Engadget Podcast: Hunting data center vampires with Paris Marx

This week, we’re joined by tech critic Paris Marx to discuss Data Vampires, his latest Tech Won’t Save us podcast series. We chat about how data centers suck up vast amounts of power, water and other resources, and why the AI boom is exacerbating those issues. Also, Devindra and Ben dive into a... Continue reading at Engadget

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A Look at Crime and Mystery in the Philippines’ Book Market

Organizers of Frankfurt’s 2025 Guest of Honor Philippines program describe crime and mystery writing in the Philippine market. Sponsored. Publishing Perspectives Staff Report ‘More Than Solving a Mystery’ hile much of the book world is focused on the upcoming 76th edition of  Frankfurter... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Here are the finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced the finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards in all five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. The finalists were selected from a starting total of 1,917 books submitted by publishers this... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Unicorns and Glitter

Kids Can Press’s publisher says the book business can be demanding and unpredictable, but it’s also deeply fulfilling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PublisHer Plans Its First North American Event

The PublisHer international network for women in the book business announces a first North American meeting for late this month. The post PublisHer Plans Its First North American Event appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Translation

Established in 2018, the US National Book Awards’ newest category, Translated Literature, this year drew 141 submissions. The post US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Translation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature. The ten titles were selected from a pool of 141 books submitted for consideration by their publishers. This year’s judges for Translated Literature are Aron Aji, Jennifer Croft,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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2024 NBA Longlist for Young People's Literature Announced

The National Book Foundation is announcing the 2024 National Book Award longlists this week. Five finalists in each of the five categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people's literature—will be named October 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Can the literary festival survive without corporate sponsorship?

It’s been a rough year for the literary festival. Sparked by a campaign from Fossil Free Books (FFB), nine festivals that previously relied on support from the Baillie Gifford Foundation dropped or lost that company’s sponsorship after the firm failed to divest from fossil fuel companies and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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