Three Finnish Publishers Launch New Literary Agency

Three independent publishers in Finland have jointly launched the Helsinki Literary Agency to represent their foreign rights The post Three Finnish Publishers Launch New Literary Agency appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Liebeskind and Verlag Antje Kunstmann: Independent Publishers in a Shifting German Marketplace

Two independent publishers in Germany talk about how they are preserving their literary lists as the market shifts toward commercial titles and other forms of entertainment. The post Liebeskind and Verlag Antje Kunstmann: Independent Publishers in a Shifting German Marketplace appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Halton swaps United for PEW

Margaret Halton has left United Agents to join PEW Literary and will handle all foreign rights for the agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fight Club author Palahniuk 'close to broke' after accountant charged with fraud

Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk has described himself as being "close to broke" after an accountant at his literary agency was arrested for embezzling $3.4m (£2.5m) from the company. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Tehran Book Fair Uncensored’ Adds an Anthology of Writings Forbidden in Iran

The third year of the International Alliance of Independent Publishers' Tehran Book Fair Uncensored program includes an anthology of writings censored in Iran but not yet published outside the country. The post ‘Tehran Book Fair Uncensored’ Adds an Anthology of Writings Forbidden in Iran... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colombia’s ’49 Libros’ Collective: Independent Publishers at Work

In Colombia, the seven independent publishers of 49 Libros and their shared distribution company Huracán have had a new day in the sun at the Bogotá International Book Fair’s new small-press pavilion. By Andrés Delgado Darnalt | @andeldar ‘To Reach Our Markets Strategically’ s the Bogotá... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Funding lifts Aussie contingent

Australia has a record turnout at this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair after a campaigner lobbied its government to free up funds for independent publishers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New from Germany: February 2018 Bestsellers from Independent Publishers

A new, monthly bestseller list from Germany highlights fiction titles from independent publishers. The February bestsellers include historical fiction, the latest in a detective series, and a number of translations. The post New from Germany: February 2018 Bestsellers from Independent Publishers... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Flourishing indies bullish as IPG Conference opens

Independent publishers are rejoicing at the news they are bucking the market trend, with their sales up 2.7% to £511.4m compared to just 0.2% growth in the wider market, as the annual Independent Publishers Guild Spring Conference gets underway in Oxfordshire. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holmwood joins DKW to develop foreign rights department

Diamond Kahn and Woods (DKW) has appointed Anna Holmwood as foreign rights manager to develop the literary agency’s foreign rights department in-house. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Corvus and A M Heath launch thriller competition

Atlantic imprint Corvus has joined forces with literary agency A M Heath to launch a crime and thriller competition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kerr MacRae launches literary and creative production agency

Former Simon & Schuster executive director Kerr MacRae has launched a literary agency and creative productions business, presenting himself as “London publishing’s first literary producer” with two major deals already secured. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary fiction under threat, ACE report concludes

Arts Council England has pledged to engage with more bookshops, fund more writers and lobby the government to provide tax relief to independent publishers following a report finding that “the general trend for literary fiction is a negative one”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dunmore, McGregor and Shamsie make Costa shortlists

The late author Helen Dunmore is shortlisted for a Costa Award along with Jon McGregor, Kamila Shamsie and Sarah Winman with almost half of the titles coming from independent publishers in a strong year for women writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie expertise pays dividends at BBDPA awards

Independent publishers and small presses stormed this year’s British Book Design & Production Awards, claiming a staggering 16 of the 18 awards on the night. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McNicoll joins A M Heath, Custer to depart after 14 years

Alexandra McNicoll, currently joint head of translation rights at C+W, is joining A M Heath as director of foreign rights from 3rd January 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Program Sending Booksellers to Int'l Book Fairs Winds Down Kickstarter Push

Bookselling Without Borders, which is sponsored by five independent publishers, is looking to raise $30,000 on Kickstarter. The funds will be used to send booksellers to three international book fairs next year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lantana and Peepal Tree make £10k independent press prize shortlist

The Clarissa Luard Award for Independent Publishers has been revealed with Lantana Publishing, Little Toller Books, Peepal Tree Press and Penned in the Margins all in the running for the £10,000 prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Self and McGregor on Goldsmiths Prize shortlist

William Heinemann has landed two titles on the Goldsmiths Prize shortlist, with Will Self and Jon McGregor both nominated for the £10,000 award. The Cornerstone imprint has H(a)ppy by Nicola Barker and A Line Made by Walking by Sara Baume in the running alongside contenders from independent... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ruppin founds literary agency

Former bookseller Jonathan Ruppin is launching a literary agency after a career spanning Dillons and Foyles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marilyn Edwards obituary

When Marilyn Edwards, who has died aged 71, took up a job at the Publishers Association in 1965, she found herself at the focal point of a book trade still retaining something of its character as a cottage industry – dozens of independent publishers, each with its own characteristics, serving... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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