Looking at her joyous illustrations, it’s easy to see why Elīna Brasliņa is a rising star in Latvian book publishing. We talk with her ahead of London Book Fair’s new emphasis on illustration–and the Baltics.
European Bank Opens a New Prize Program for Literature in Translation
EBRD’s new award will draw from a wide pool of original languages for work translated into English. Submission is made by UK publishers.
The UK’s International Literature Showcase: Collaborations, Exchanges
The new showcase announces this year’s participating writers and organizations, launching its new online platform.
A Busy Year for Polish Publishing: BEA, FBM, LBF
Polish publishing is featured in The Markets Global Summit at Frankfurt Book Fair 2016, the Market Forum at BEA 2016, and LBF’s Market Focus in 2017.
Cassava Republic’s Emma Shercliff Looks at Nigerian Literature
Emma Shercliff, Director of Cassava Republic Press in the UK, looks at the changing face of Nigerian literature, both in its writing and publishing.
LBF 2012: Wu Wows With Oratory
China’s Vice Minister of General Administration of Press and Publication, Wu Shulin, recites a poem at a London Book Fair party.
Why is the Middle East Important to British Publishers?
Demand for UK academic titles is growing and Western bestsellers are hits in the Mid East: just 2 reasons why the UK is the country focus as this week’s ADIBF.
China as Market Focus at the London Book Fair in 2012
From the press release: LONDON, UK, TUESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER, 2010 — The London Book Fair and the General Administration for Press and Publication (GAPP) have marked China as the Market Focus partner of The London Book Fair 2012 at an official signing event attended by Minister Liu Binjie for the General Administration for Press and Publication. The signing event follows …
3rd PalFest — Palestine Festival of Literature — Begins May 1
By Olivia Snaije The third Palestine Festival of Literature begins May 1st and will run until May 6th, with international writers and artists traveling to the West Bank. This young festival was created by Egyptian novelist Ahdaf Soueif, British authors and journalists Victoria Brittain and Brigid Keenan, among others, in 2008 with the mission to bring writers and artists from …
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