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Faber’s Matthew Evans Remembered in London: ‘Publishing Vision’
Acclaimed as one of the greats in British publishing–who made a ‘dazzling literary court’ of Faber–the late Matthew Evans prompts fond memories.
Rights Pro of the Year: Kate Hibbert on ‘the Status of Rights Selling’
What’s changed in a career like Kate Hibbert’s? ‘The status of rights selling,’ says this historian’s daughter who’s seen a lot of the industry.
Remembering Ed Victor: ‘Ferocious Negotiating Skills’ and ‘Inexorable Charm’
Known for agency-publishing innovation and for his mastery of a personality-driven business, literary agent Ed Victor is recalled by publishing leaders.
An Indie Publisher at 50: Kogan Page’s International Language of Business
Thanks to digital initiatives and a strong list of titles, 50-year-old UK book publisher Kogan Page is growing its business, despite more competition.
Pakistan’s Fauzia Minallah and Her ‘Scarf of Peace’: The Fabric of Understanding
In one of her books, Fauzia Minallah says, ‘the sky is filled with so much light that the people are able to see their own mistakes.’
Paris’ Shakespeare and Company: Where a Bookselling Pedigree Sells
The two-store history of Paris’ bookshop Shakespeare and Company is recounted in a book the shop itself published last autumn.
Barcelona’s Pontas Agency at 25: Selling Rights Directly Into All Markets
‘Agents like us are acting in areas that used to be the publishers’ territories,’ says Anna Soler-Pont, reflecting on 25 years of her Pontas Agency.
On the DMZ’s ‘Bridge of Freedom’: Rare North Korean Fiction
Now in a second printing by Grove Press in the States, ‘The Accusation: Forbidden Stories From Inside North Korea’ finds a growing audience of concern.
At London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference: Stakes and Statistics
In a smooth transition to its new Nielsen-partnered format, London Book Fair’s flagship Quantum Conference leans on data, optimism, and conversation.