Wrapping up the year, Publishing Perspectives contributors share their top books of the 2015. Today, Olivia Snaije reports from Paris.
Translator Lucy North on Women in Japanese Literature: ‘Extremely Good’
From Bookwitty: ‘It’s generally agreed that writing by women in Japan dominates the literary scene,’ translator Lucy North tells Olivia Snaije.
Young and Dynamic in Rome: Agent Laura Ceccacci
For Italian literary agent Laura Ceccacci, marketing her authors is a creative endeavor. Olivia Snaije spoke with her at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Stunning New Book Explores Symbolism of West Bank Barrier
Olivia Snaije and Mitch Albert’s new book ‘Keep Your Eye on the Wall: Palestinian Landscapes’ offers a challenging, witty, and altogether unique look at the West Bank barrier.
Market Snapshot: Children’s Publishing in France
Olivia Snaije looks at what makes French children’s publishing unique, particularly the illustration and attention to detail.
European and International Booksellers Spotlight Bookstores Saturday
Taking advantage of the weekend’s UN-led emphasis on small business, many in publishing are pointing to the role these shops play in the world industry.
Coronavirus Impact: International Bookshops in Paris Form Their Own Union
As the phrase goes in French, ‘l’union fait la force’—unity creates strength. International-language bookstores in Paris are coming together for mutual support.
Mapping Book and Publishing Policy in Africa and Latin America
In books and publishing industries in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, a new study finds a wide disparity in public policy and awareness.
Coronavirus Worklife: A Publisher Helps Prepare France’s Bookshops
In France, independent publisher Les Arènes has produced signage and distancing guides to help newly reopened French bookshops welcome customers back to the stores.
Homeschooled Authors: France’s Lecayes on ‘Motivating Each Other’
As working parents grapple with their kids’ education during the coronavirus lockdown, a family of writers and artists looks back on their mother’s choice to homeschool them.