The list of rights and licensing events grows as March without London Book Fair approaches. And Regency romance has its day online.
Georgian Publishers and PEN Center Protest Nika Melia’s Arrest
The violent state arrest of the Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia prompts a message of alarm to the publishing community from Tbilisi.
The UK’s IPG Opens Registration for its International Publishing Forum
The UK’s Independent Publishers Guild is holding two days of informational and networking events in March at its International Publishing Forum.
Cundill History Prize Names Michael Ignatieff To Lead Jury
The former leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, Michael Ignatieff is also the author of several books including a Booker-shortlisted novel.
Springer Nature: A White Paper on Researchers and Gold Open Access
Results of a survey of almost 1,400 ResearchGate members who had interacted with Springer Nature publications form the basis of this paper.
British Book Awards 2021: Bookstore, Small Press Shortlists
The 2021 British Book Awards announces its shortlists of more than 90 small presses and 48 bookstores across the UK.
Film and Television Rights: Frankfurt’s ‘Books at Berlinale’ March 4 and 5
The 15th edition of the annual books-to-film event for producers will be a digital affair with registration for filmmakers ending on Monday.
Rights Outlook: Books From Québec Flourishing in German
Recently translated literature from Québec may find new life as part of Guest of Honor Canada’s program at Frankfurter Buchmesse. (Sponsored)
US Black History Month: Macmillan Learning Awards ‘Black Stories’
Three winning university students and three instructors are honored by a new Black Stories program from Macmillan Learning.
Publishing Scotland Announces £23,000 in New Translation Grants
The second 2020-2021 round of translation funding from Publishing Scotland supports literary works translated into 10 languages.