Dar Merit founder and director of Mohamed Hashem will receive German PEN’s Hermann Kesten prize this November.
Craig Thompson and the Inspiration for Habibi
Writer Craig Thompson discusses the inspiration for Habibi, his 672 page graphic novel set in the Middle East.
Editis: Our Policy is Pluralism
Alain Kouck, CEO of Editis, discusses his company’s foray into digital publishing.
Video Interview with Publisher Barbara Schwepke
Publishing Perspectives interviews Barbara Schwepke, publisher of Haus, about the launch of her new translation imprint, Swallow
Video Interview with Booktrack Co-founder Mark Cameron
Interview Mark Cameron from Booktrack, astartup that matches soundtracks to print and electronic books, about his first trip to the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Frankfurt Video Report: Thursday, October 13
Andrew Wilkins reports live from the Literary Agents Center and the halls of the Frankfurt Book Fair on Thursday.
Le Carré: Death Blow to Indie Booksellers
Internationally bestselling writer John le Carre regrets supporting the removal of retail price regulations in the UK that ultimately hurt independent booksellers.
Tablet of Contents: A Guide to Apps
Dr. Jennifer Elfert of German app-developer Zuuka! gives tips for how to be publish your apps.
Metadata Perspectives: More Sales, Just Don’t Mention the “M” Word
At the first-ever Metadata Perspectives conference, experts from around the world discuss the advantages of good metadata.
Australian Children’s Books Achieve Strong Sales and International Recognition
Australian children’s books consistently outsell adult fiction in the global rights market, according to trade magazine Bookseller+Publisher’s annual survey of Australian rights managers.