Kenyan publishing is in a perpetual fight for survival, but sees potential in the digital revolution to open new means of distribution and production.
As Mexico Rises, Rights Center at Guadalajara Book Fair Gets Boost
The Guadalajara Book Fair’s Rights Center, which offers 125 tables, is sold out, further proof of Mexico’s growth as a center for Spanish rights activity.
The State of US Illustrated Book Publishing (Part 2)
The continuation of our series looking at the increasingly competitive and innovative illustrated book publishing market in the United States.
HarperCollins UK CEO says “Publishing Entering a Golden Age”
At HarperCollins UK’s annual summer party for its authors, UK CEO Charlie Redmayne could not have sounded more positive about the firm’s direction in 2015.
China and Publishing: The Best of Times, or The Worst of Times?
The Chinese publishing market remains intimidating to the West, but the opportunities for publishers are undeniable, even as Chinese publishers struggle.
Riyadh Int’l Book Fair Offers Window Into Closed World
Roger Tagholm reports from the Riyadh Int’l Book Fair, where his pre-conceptions about Saudi Arabia were challenged and cultures connected through books.
107 Reasons to Love Foyles of Charing Cross Road
In appreciation of the reopening of London’s most famous bookshop, Foyles of Charing Cross Road, we look back on its history and into its future 107 ways.
UK “Nibbies” Reach 25: But Why Do Industry Awards Matter?
As the UK’s top publishing industry awards —The Nibbies — celebrates 25 years. Roger Tagholm reflects on why such prizes continue to matter so much.
Flemish Book Trade Focused on Creative Media Collaboration
Forward-looking Flemish publishers and bookseller organization, Boek.be, offers the book industry opportunities to collaboration with creative media industries, at home and abroad.
“Agent-Assisted Publishing”: An Interrupted Debate
To kick off a week-long series on agents and self publishing from guest editor Porter Anderson, we start by reopening the discussion on literary agents as publishers.