Avidly read history-and-humor series continued their hold on the nonfiction book consumer base in China at the end of 2021.
Rights Edition: Translated Titles in China, First Half of 2021
The first half of the year in foreign rights bought by Chinese publishers, January to June, suggests slow going for adult fiction.
China Bestsellers: A Tall ‘Dune’ Appears on November’s Charts, Driven by Film
The Frank Herbert series may be finding a footing in the Chinese market, where series and relatively recent ‘classics’ are prized.
Nicaragua’s Sergio Ramírez on Leaving Latin America: ‘A Personal Choice’
While conceding that ‘asylum is very difficult,’ Nicaragua’s Sergio Ramírez, talks about moving to Spain and ‘the role of a writer.’
China Bestsellers: New Editions Buoyed October’s Fiction Market
The October charts in China confirm that a new edition of a popular work can boost sales in a market that honors its modern classics.
China Bestsellers in August: Familiar Authors With New Success
The school systems’ reading lists were put away in August, but China’s charts continued to turn over slowly. The fastest movers were in fiction.
Beijing International Book Fair: More Than Half Its Exhibitors From Overseas
Delayed by three weeks amid COVID-19 spread-mitigation measures. the Beijing International Book Fair held its five-day run last week.
Beijing International Book Fair Now Open, After COVID-19 Delay
Postponed for three weeks on the order of health authorities, the Beijing International Book Fair is running this week.
Beijing International Book Fair Confirms New Dates: September 14 to 18
Having had an abrupt COVID-driven halt to its plan for a late-August opening, Beijing International Book Fair now runs in mid-September.
Beijing International Book Fair: Pandemic Postponement
As the Chinese health authorities sort through recent outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Beijing International Book Fair is suddenly put on hold.