The Oxford English Dictionary is announcing more than 900 new ‘words, senses, and subentries’. And the Aldus network in Europe has added a worldwide translation grant finder for publishers.
Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Reports Gains, Amid UK Concerns About Import Issues
Citing record attendance for its professional program, the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair offers an upbeat report amid some concerns voiced by UK publishers.
Trade Show Notes: London Book Fair Hosts Fair Use Debate; BookExpo Announces Author-Speakers
The London Book Fair announces a debate on fair use and copyright. And BookExpo announces Stephen King will speak at the Author Breakfast.
Publishers in the Middle East Hustle to Cope with Instability
Publishers in the Middle East describe how they are trying to get around daily challenges, in particular falling book sales, resulting from instability.
Livres Canada Books: Your Convenient Connection to Canadian Publishing
Livres Canada Books facilitates networking and connections to help the international publishing community to discover the latest from the vibrant Canadian publishing market.
Coming in October: The Inaugural Designers and Books Fair in NYC
The inaugural Designers & Books Fair will take place October 26-28, 2012, on the campus of the Fashion Institute of Technology, in Manhattan.
How Should the Frankfurt Book Fair Incorporate Self-Published Authors?
How should the world’s biggest book fair cater to self-published and indie authors? And if they did serve up a suitable agenda, would you indie author attend?
Why Brittany’s Etonnants Voyageurs is France’s Top World Lit Event
Five years on Brittany’s Etonnants Voyageurs, has joined the World Alliance partnership of literary festivals, and is promoting translation and rights sales.
Do Books Have More Appeal During Tough Times?
People are looking for a reliable alternative to the so-called authorities, be they politicians, bankers or media, who are so often wrong. Books provide that.
Book World Prague’s Emphasis on Black Sea Writers Pays Off
Despite European economic woes, the Czech Republic’s major book fair thrived, aided by a neighborly focus, underscoring the strong draw of good literature.