02/09/2024
Richard Charkin in France: What’s in a Name? https://publishingperspectives.com/.../richard-charkin.../ | A sweetly situated bookstore and its bookseller in France lead Richard Charkin to speculate on job titles in publishing.
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Richard Charkin in France: What’s in a Name? https://publishingperspectives.com/.../richard-charkin.../ | A sweetly situated bookstore and its bookseller in France lead Richard Charkin to speculate on job titles in publishing.
UK Distribution: Heartwood Publishing Moves to BookSource | | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/uk-distribution-heartwood-publishing-moves-to-booksource/ | Formerly distributed by Grantham, the British travel-products publisher Heartwood moves distribution to Scotland-based BookSource.
Formerly distributed by Grantham, the British travel-products publisher Heartwood moves distribution to Scotland-based BookSource…
Santiago Muñoz Machado: Liber’s 2024 Top Latin American Author | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/santiago-munoz-machado-libers-2024-top-latin-american-author/ | The director of the Royal Spanish Academy is named Liber 2024's Most Outstanding Latin American Author.
Now in his second term, the director of the Royal Spanish Academy is named Liber 2024's Most Outstanding Latin American Author…
Richard Charkin in France: What’s in a Name? https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/richard-charkin-in-france-whats-in-a-name/ | A sweetly situated bookstore and its bookseller in France lead Richard Charkin to speculate on job titles in publishing.
A sweetly situated bookstore and its bookseller in France lead Richard Charkin to speculate on job titles in publishing…
Scotland: PRH UK’s ‘Lit in Colour’ Book-Vending Machine | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/in-scotland-prh-uk-installs-a-book-vending-machine/ | ‘Lit in Colour’ at Penguin Random House and stock the machine with 1,000+ books.
The diversity-led 'Lit in Colour' program at Penguin Random House UK places a vending machine at Scotland's Linlithgow Academy…
IPA’s Congress Countdown: The 1,000 Actions Campaign for the SDGs | Porter_Anderson https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/ipas-congress-countdown-the-1000-actions-campaign-for-the-sdgs/ IntPublishers SDG2030 UN karinepansa | The opens a ‘1,000 Actions’ campaign for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ahead of its congress, the International Publishers Association opens a '1,000 Actions' campaign for the Sustainable Development Goals…
Emirati Women’s Day: PublisHer and Visa Present ‘She’s Next’ | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/emirati-womens-day-publisher-and-visa-partner-on-shes-next/ | PublisHer’s partnership with Visa and Emirates Nature-WWF, offers a US$50,000 grant to a UAE woman publisher.
PublisHer's partnership with Visa and now with Emirates Nature-WWF, offers a US$50,000 grant to a UAE woman publisher…
Yuval Noah Harari and Kohei Saito to Speak at Frankfurter Buchmesse | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/yuval-noah-harari-and-kohei-saito-to-speak-at-frankfurter-buchmesse/ | On the opening night of Frankfurter Buchmesse, Harari and Saito discuss issues from their books, newly published on the German market.
On the opening night of Frankfurter Buchmesse, Harari and Saito discuss issues from their books, newly published on the German market…
IPA’s Congress Countdown: The 1,000 Actions Campaign for the SDGs | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/ipas-congress-countdown-the-1000-actions-campaign-for-the-sdgs/ | The opens a ‘1,000 Actions’ campaign for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Ahead of its congress, the International Publishers Association opens a '1,000 Actions' campaign for the Sustainable Development Goals…
Censorship Action: US Publishers and Authors Sue Florida Over Its Book-Banning House Bill 1069 | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/claiming-censorship-us-publishers-and-authors-sue-florida/
The newest of the book-censorship lawsuits in the United States says Florida's sexual-content House Bill 1069 'must be stopped.'…
Germany’s Bavaria Awards €80,000 to Indie Publishers | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/germanys-bavaria-awards-e80000-to-independent-publishers/ | The Bavarian state government adds €30,000, awarding a total €80,000 given to 10 independent publishers for ‘visionary projects.’
The Bavarian state government adds €30,000, awarding a total €80,000 given to 10 independent publishers for 'visionary projects.'…
Barnes & Noble’s Len Riggio, Dead at Age 83 | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/len-riggio-barnes-noble-founder-dead-at-83/ | The entrepreneur behind Barnes & Noble was born in 1941 in Manhattan’s Little Italy and was known for his philanthropy as well as business.
Len Riggio, former chair of Barnes & Noble, dies at 83. The visionary entrepreneur revolutionized bookselling in the US…
Canada’s CBC Opens a New Literary Radio Program | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/canadas-cbc-opens-a-new-literary-radio-program/ | Formerly featured on ‘Canada Reads’ and ‘Jeopardy,’ Mattea Roach is to host CBCbooks’ new ‘Bookends’ weekly literary discussion show.
Formerly featured on 'Canada Reads' and 'Jeopardy,' Mattea Roach is to host CBCbooks' new 'Bookends' weekly literary discussion show…
Simon & Schuster Australia Acquires Affirm Press | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/simon-schuster-australia-acquires-affirm-press/ | Continuing its international expansion, Simon & Schuster’s Australian arm acquires Affirm Press, a 14-year-old independent publisher.
Continuing its international expansion, Simon & Schuster's Australian arm acquires Affirm Press, a 14-year-old independent publisher…
Canada’s Access Copyright Foundation: 2024 Professional Development Grants | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/canadas-access-copyright-foundation-2024-professional-development-grants/ | The foundation has issued its 2024 Professional Development grants to publishers, creative organizations, and creative workers.
The Access Copyright Foundation, based in Toronto, has issued CAN$60,000 in its 'Professional Development grants' for 2024…
CLMP’s 10th Annual ‘Firecracker Awards’ Winners for 202 Porter_Anderson https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/clmps-10th-annual-firecracker-awards-allocated-in-five-categories-for-2024/ clmporg | The 2024 Firecracker Awards from the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), recognize three books and two magazines.
The 2024 Firecracker Awards from the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), recognize three books and two magazines…
China Bestsellers in July: Dreams of Red-Hot Book Sales | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/china-bestsellers-in-july-dreams-of-red-hot-book-sales/ | As China’s school reading lists sell the classics, ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’ is newly adapted in dance, museum shows, and on screens.
As China's school reading lists sell the classics, 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is being newly adapted in dance, museum shows, and on screens…
PRH India: CEO Gaurav Shrinagesh Forms a Strategic Growth Committee | Porter_Anderson https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/indias-prh-ceo-gaurav-shrinagesh-forms-a-strategic-growth-committee/ PenguinIndia Penguinrandom | The advisory committee created by PRH India’s CEO, Gaurav Shrinagesh, will have provide the company’s board with input — from authors.
The advisory committee created by PRH India's CEO, Gaurav Shrinagesh, will have provide the company's board with input — from authors…
Australia’s Melbourne Books Signs With IPG Distribution and Sales | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/australias-melbourne-books-signs-with-ipg-distribution-and-sales/ | The US-based distributor IPG has announced deals with independent publishers in and to the States, the UK, Canada, and Australia.
The US-based distributor IPG has announced deals with independent publishers in and to the States, the UK, Canada, and Australia…
The German Book Prize Issues Its 2024 Longlist of 20 Titles | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/german-book-prize-issues-its-2024-longlist-of-20-titles/ | The German Book Prize jury issues a 20th-edition longlist of 20 books with a date of September 17 for the release of its shortlist.
The German Book Prize jury issues a 20th-edition longlist of 20 books with a date of September 17 for the release of its shortlist…
Academic Publishing: ‘Pledge To Open’ by Taylor & Francis | Porter_Anderson https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/academic-publishing-taylor-francis-pledge-to-open-pilot/ tandfnewsroom | International disinformation, ‘moral panics,’ and climate injustice are topics in Taylor & Francis’ forthcoming ‘Pledge To Open’ books.
Challenges for journalism, 'moral panics,' and climate injustice are topics in Taylor & Francis' forthcoming 'Pledge To Open' books…
Nihar Malaviya Names Amanda D’Acierno To Lead PRH Audio Worldwide | Porter_Anderson https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/nihar-malaviya-names-amanda-dacierno-to-lead-prh-audio-worldwide/ penguinrandom Book_Fair | Amanda D’Acierno is named as the global president of Penguin Random House Audio, after leading PRH audio in the US since 2008.
Amanda D'Acierno is named as the global president of Penguin Random House Audio, after leading PRH audio in the US since 2008…
Scholastic’s ‘Kids & Family Reading Report’: Parent Support | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/scholastics-kids-family-reading-report-parent-support/ | The eighth edition of Scholastic’s ‘Kids & Family Reading Report’ series looks at books’ support for readers as well as parents.
The eighth edition of Scholastic's 'Kids & Family Reading Report' series looks at books' support for parents as well as readers…
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025 Extended to 10 Days | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-extended-to-10-days/ | An expanded fair, says Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, will help expand educational programming and book sales.
An expanded Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, says Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, will help expand educational programming and book sales figures…
AAP StatShot’s 2023 Report: US Revenues $29.9 Billion | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/aap-statshots-2023-report-us-industry-revenues-29-9-billion/ | With a recalculation of data back to 2019, the AAP releases its StatShot Annual Report for 2023, with a 0.8-percent decline from 2022.
With a recalculation of data back to 2019, the AAP releases its StatShot Annual Report for 2023, with a 0.8-percent decline from 2022…
At Frankfurt: Programming Related to Artificial Intelligence | Porter_Anderson https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/at-frankfurt-programming-related-to-artificial-intelligence/ Book_Fair | The constantly evolving presence and role of AI in many parts of publishing will be a focus of several programming events at Frankfurt.
The constantly evolving presence and role of AI in many parts of publishing will be a focus of several programming events at Frankfurt…
US Literary Publishers: CLMP Issues $350,000 in Hawthornden Grants |
https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/us-literary-publishers-clmp-issues-350000-in-hawthornden-grants/ | Hawthornden’s second of two contributions funds $5,000 and $10,000 grants this year for 46 literary magazines and small presses.
Hawthornden's second of two contributions funds $5,000 and $10,000 grants this year for 46 literary magazines and small presses…
Catherine Taylor Wins London’s 2024 TLS Ackerley Prize | Porter_Anderson https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/catherine-taylor-wins-londons-2024-tls-ackerley-prize/ | Catherine Taylor’s memoir of political and sexual awakening set in South Yorkshire wins the 2024 TLS Ackerley Prize in England.
Catherine Taylor's memoir of political and sexual awakening set in South Yorkshire wins the 2024 TLS Ackerley Prize in England…
Wainwright Nature Writing Book Prizes: Three 2024 Shortlists | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/wainwright-nature-writing-book-prizes-three-2024-shortlists/ | No specific category exists at the Wainwright Prize for climate-crisis books, although several 2024 shortlistees touch on the emergency.
No specific category exists at the Wainwright Prize for climate-crisis books, although several 2024 shortlistees touch on the emergency…
Arpita Das: Caring for Editors | https://publishingperspectives.com/2024/08/arpita-das-caring-for-editors/ | Arpita Das on the demands of editing: ‘I remember sitting on the verandah, after hours of editing, finding it difficult to breathe.’
Arpita Das on the demands of editing: 'I remember sitting on the verandah, after hours of editing, finding it difficult to breathe.'…
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Arabic-language publishers whose titles have won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award discuss how the award impacted their business and public awareness of the winning title. They will also share insights into what Arabic books are selling well in their respective markets, and what genres and topics their readers are interested in. This event is hosted by international trade magazine Publishing Perspectives and produced in cooperation with the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. Speakers: Renad Qubbaj, general director, Tamer Institute (Palestine) Ahmed Rashad, CEO, Al Dar Al Masriah Al Lubnaniah (Egypt) Moderated by Porter Anderson, editor-in-chief, Publishing Perspectives (USA)
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From the week: Open Road Revenue Is Up 22%; Wiley Acquires J&J Editorial | @Porter_Anderson https://bit.ly/2YrPqKv @WileyGlobal @OpenRoadMedia | US industry notes: Wiley acquires peer-review specialist J&J Editorial, and Open Road announces first-half revenue gains in 2021.
Germany’s Bookwire in Distribution Deal with Spain’s Editorial Planeta | @Porter_Anderson https://bit.ly/3xbcN7i @bookwire @edit_planeta | The new agreement will see the distribution of some 30,000 ebooks and 1,200 audiobooks from Planeta’s Spanish-language catalogue.
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