‘All designed to move Scottish publishers into the international arena,’ Publishing Scotland’s program includes fellowships and a 2017 catalog.
IPA’s ‘Global Book Fair Report 2017: ‘Propelling Rights Deals’
‘In a sense, a book fair is a catalyst that propels rights deals towards completion,’ reads the introduction to the IPA’s new 2017 Global Book Fair Report.
Who Are You Calling Wimpy? Signor Kinney and una Schiappa in Italy
Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid has sold more than 3 million copies in Italy. This week, the author visits his publisher in Milan—and a lot of young fans
Rights’ Impact: ‘Explore and Maximize Additional Revenue Streams’
International rights directors at two UK book publishers survey the continued importance of rights to an industry in search of new revenue channels.
Rights Watch: An Israeli Agency’s International Picks for Young Readers
Literary agent Stephanie Barrouillet is preparing her rights list of French, Spanish and international children’s books to showcase at the Bologna Book Fair
Rights Aren’t Just for Rights Directors Anymore: Talking with Kris Kliemann
Can you afford not to capitalize on every revenue opportunity? Licensing specialist Kris Kliemann says rights are your whole staff’s business.
Top 10 Trends in Reading and Book Apps for Children
Spain’s Elisa Yuste talks us through leading concepts and directions in apps for kids and young adults in the coming year, including more apps for ‘Android kids.’
Aldus Network Survey of European Book Fairs: A New Report
For publishing players looking to know more about entry points into some of Europe’s book markets, Aldus’ new brochure may be useful.
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.
Brazilian Publishers Gravitate to Mexico’s Guadalajara Book Fair
With Brazil still immersed in an economic crisis, Brazilian publishers attend the Guadalajara Book Fair in Mexico to make deeper connections across Latin America.