Publishing news media in France now are reporting on how ‘houses known for publishing literary fiction have been hiring editors to develop popular fiction imprints.’
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Europe’s Transbook Project Closes: Four Years in Digital Publishing for Children
In its four years, the partners brought together by the Transbook project based in children’s literature, tried to learn ‘what is the digital model in the publishing industry?’
India’s Potential Wealth of Translation: Many Languages, Uncharted
‘To get as much exposure as possible across borders and cultures,’ say experts, discoverability of titles written in India’s many languages requires a database, sorely needed.
With Fewer Debut Novels Selling, What Do Editors Want To Tell Authors?
In a tightening market for fiction and especially for debut authors looking for that big break, editors can be choosier—and many are more dependent than ever on literary agents to find their next debuts.
PEN’s Jennifer Clement on ‘Gun Love’ and Women’s Rights
PEN International president Jennifer Clement’s fourth novel, ‘Gun Love,’ is focused on the United States’ firearm culture and is set in Florida. At London Book Fair, she focused on that and on challenges in women’s equality.
Industry Talk in Frankfurt: The Dynamics of Adapting Books to Film
During a full-day event in Frankfurt dedicated to film adaptations of books, a group of directors, writers and producers discussed the adaptation process.
Ukrainian Publishers Look to Further Develop Their Book Market and International Profile
With a bright, new stand design and a newly launched Ukrainian Book Institute, the country’s publishers and literature made a big splash in Frankfurt.
Bigger Presence of Francophone African and Haitian Publishers in Frankfurt
Africa has a larger presence in Frankfurt than ever this year, with a strong contingent of francophone publishers as part of the France Guest of Honor program.
2017 Prix Goncourt Shortlist Announced in Frankfurt
With France as Guest of Honor at the Fair, the shortlist of the Prix Goncourt is announced at the Frankfurt Book Fair for the first time.
Early Birds: Frankfurt’s Literary Agents Center Heats Up on Tuesday
Agents shift their meetings from the hotels to the Literary Agents Center on Frankfurt Tuesday, and some literary agencies share their big books of the fair.