To Automate or Not to Automate the Rights Business?

At a Publishers Weekly event in NYC, rights directors and agents discussed how automation and standards would improve the book rights business. The post To Automate or Not to Automate the Rights Business? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The unfinished business of 2 World Trade Center

Silverstein Properties' redevelopment of the World Trade Center site has been by and large a success story. Yes, the Lower Manhattan office market is struggling in the wake of the pandemic, but in the past two decades the developer has still managed to transform a desolate location of almost... Continue reading at Crains New York

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Rights Action Off to a Hot Start as the Frankfurt Book Fair Prepares for Kick Off

Ahead of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, Scribner preempts Portia Elan’s debut novel, S&S takes English-language rights to Naomi Ishiguro's Japanese folklore–inspired fantasy series, and Inklore signs a 12-book deal with James Tynion IV. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The best October Prime Day Kindle deals are up to 48 percent off on Amazon right now

A new Kindle is no doubt on the horizon — the latest model, the Kindle Scribe, came out nearly two years ago. And now that other ereader companies, like Kobo and Boox, have color models, Amazon will no doubt want to catch up. That said, an ereader is, at its heart, a method for reading words on... Continue reading at Engadget

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UK: Bitter Lemon Press Buys World English Rights to Zayed Winner

The 2023 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Young Author prize winner's world English rights have been bought by the UK's Bitter Lemon Press. The post UK: Bitter Lemon Press Buys World English Rights to Zayed Winner appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-04 23:33:21 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse in Sight

'From Italy to the World' for translators; newly revived Literary Scouts Contact Sheets; and more: All roads this week lead to Frankfurt. The post Rights Roundup: 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse in Sight appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-04 19:26:41 UTC ]
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Melania Trump says women have right to abortion access

Melania Trump writes in her upcoming memoir that a woman has the right to an abortion, The Guardian newspaper reported on Wednesday, while her husband, Donald Trump, backs the ability for U.S. states to restrict the procedure. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-10-03 01:19:18 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Are We Publishing the Right Stories for Kids?

PW Talks with Lawrence Schimel, host of Frankfurt’s second annual children’s publishing conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Verso Holds Kickstarter Campaign to Boost U.K. Business

With sales to U.K. bookstores shut off by the bankruptcy of its U.K. distributor Marston, the radical U.K./U.S. publisher has turned to Kickstarter to raise $134,000 to support its fall publishing program. It has raised close to $100,000 in the first 24 hours of the campaign. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London: FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year Shortlist

The 20th edition of the Financial Times Business Book Competition is in the second year of its partnership with Schroders. The post London: FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-09-24 21:19:23 UTC ]
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How the Far-Right Uses Educational Takeover to Impose Its Agenda

“Wars are won by teachers.” –Vladimir Putin * In a prescient 1995 address at Howard University titled “Racism and Fascism,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison warned of forces within the United States “interested in fascist solutions to national problems.” These fascist solutions,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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You know who else should be on trial for the UK’s far-right riots? Elon Musk | Jonathan Freedland

Direct guilt sits with those who brought violence to our streets, but their hatred was inflamed by lies spread on XOne man is missing. Of course, it’s good that so many of those responsible for a week of terrifying far-right violence are facing an especially swift and severe form of justice –... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Liza Minnelli announces memoir because documentaries ‘didn’t get it right’

Cabaret star says she felt ‘mad as hell’ after hearing stories from people who didn’t know her or her family, and will release untitled book in 2026Liza Minnelli is to release a memoir after she claimed previous screen depictions of her life “didn’t get it right”.The 78-year-old US actor and... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Frankfurter Buchmesse’s 2024 Rights Center Sells Out

With 320 agencies in its Literary Agents and Scouts Center, Frankfurt Book Fair will also feature a Games Business Center and a Book-to-Screen Day. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse’s 2024 Rights Center Sells Out appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-07-31 17:57:19 UTC ]
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Save 15% on the Kindle Paperwhite with useful accessories right now

There’s really no better way to read on vacation (or any other time, for that matter) than with a Kindle Paperwhite. This device offers a near-identical reading experience to paper books, except you don’t have to lug around your massive TBR stack anymore. If you don’t have an e-reader... Continue reading at PC World

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Rights Edition: Giunti’s Frankfurt-Bound ‘Come l’arancio amaro’

A novel just out in Italy and headed for Frankfurter Buchmesse is the first published work of a 75-year-old archivist, Milena Palmenteri. The post Rights Edition: Giunti’s Frankfurt-Bound ‘Come l’arancio amaro’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Most Popular Book Genres Right Now

If you’re reading your email on the Friday of a holiday weekend here in the U.S., we know we’ve got ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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ALA 2024: Librarians Rally for the Right to Read

The American Library Association’s 2024 conference emphasized the threats posed by book bans and the undermining of public institutions and trust with a Rally for the Right to Read and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Column: Anthony Fauci has a right to savage Trump. His memoir takes a different and telling approach

The physician and researcher who weathered the COVID pandemic, the HIV/AIDS crisis and countless Republican conspiracy theories has a new book. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Fall 2024 Adult Preview: Business & Economics

The misdeeds of the über-wealthy, the histories of famous brands, strategies for avoiding burnout, and the nuts and bolts of starting a new business are among the topics covered in this season’s offerings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BANNED TOGETHER: Empowering Teens and Fighting for the Right to Read

Teens have been at the forefront of fighting for the freedom to read. BANNED TOGETHER, publishing in March, is a YA anthology to encourage and support them while talking frankly about contemporary book censorship. Check it out! Continue reading at Book Riot

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