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International Rights Trade Grows at Brazil’s Bienal do Livro Rio
As Brazil’s publishers look to boost their rights business, the Bienal do Livro in Rio prepares to host its Agents & Business Center for a second time.
International Exchanges: Apply for Publishing Trips to Turkey and Germany
International publishing trips to Turkey and Germany promise to expand your network and introduce you to new publishers, authors and literary figures. Applications are now being accepted. Apply now.
Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2016: Fiction and Nonfiction
From crime fiction to medical advice with a sense of humor, both well-known authors and new voices were among the bestselling books in Germany last year.
Remembering Fred Kobrak, Our Friend and Colleague
We remember our friend and colleague, Fred Kobrak, an international book publishing industry veteran and fixture at the Frankfurt Book Fair, who passed away on December 12.
Three Finnish Publishers Launch New Literary Agency
Three independent publishers in Finland have jointly launched the Helsinki Literary Agency to represent their foreign rights
Competition Celebrates German Children’s Book Translators
Growing interest in German children’s books led to a translation competition to identify up-and-coming translators. Here we announce the top translators.
We’d Like Your Feedback: Publishing Perspectives Survey
We want to know what you think about Publishing Perspectives. How are we doing? What would you like us to write more about? Take our brief survey here.
EU Court Decides in Favor of Ebook Lending; FEP Responds
The Federation of European Publishers argues that a recent EU court decision in favor of ebook lending could negatively affect ebook sales in some countries.
Remembering Carole Blake, Literary Agent
Literary agent and bestselling author Carole Blake, a familiar face in the UK and global book community, passed away on October 25, 2016.