Coronavirus updates: Following cancellations of three fairs in Latin America, the shows’ organizers in Argentina, Colombia, and Peru post digital content.
Argentina’s Publishers Face Political, Economic Uncertainty
Argentina’s government has propped up the book business, but with this year’s election and economic stagnation, publishers remain uncertain of the future.
Dealmaking at the Buenos Aires Book Fair
Nicole Witt of the Mertin Literary Agency reports on rights deals from the Buenos Aires Book Fair, where literary fiction is always a highlight.
After Illustrious History, Argentine PEN Returns
JS Tennant, literary manager of PEN International, reports on recent efforts to revive the PEN Center in Argentina, after years of indifference in the region.
Amsterdam and Dutch Publishers to Speak Spanish for 3 Weeks
Amsterdam will take on the role of city of honor at the upcoming Buenos Aires Book Fair and strengthen the relationship between Latin America and Holland.
Another 20 Make List of Top Spanish-Speaking Publishing Pros
The Fundación El Libro and Buenos Aires Book Fair have added another 20 new names to the original 50 on their list of the most inspiring people in the Spanish-language book trade.
Highlights for Professionals at the Buenos Aires Book Fair, April 23-25
From April 23-25 the BAIBF offers exclusive programming for publishing professionals, including a seminar on change management, honors for Latin America’s top 50 publishing pros, and more.
Bigger, Better Children’s Books Fair for Buenos Aires
This July’s Buenos Aires Children’s and YA Book Fair has recovered some of its past splendor but it still lacks a digital program.
BABF’s “Zona Future” Celebrates Trends, Experimentation
At the Buenos Aires Book Fair, Zona Futuro showcased alternate, interdisciplinary and experimental projects — publishing of the future.
Latin American Flavors at the Buenos Aires Book Fair
As Spain’s economic crisis deepens, the launch of two series at BABF is an important milestone for Spanish-language publishing in the Americas.