International sales that can ‘enhance HGB’s offerings’ are a consideration in the Workman Publishing merger, says HBG CEO Michael Pietsch.
Singapore Book Council Names its 2020 Literature Prize Winners
The Singapore Literature Prize program honors work in the four official languages of the island nation: Chinese, English, Malay, and Tamil.
Singapore Book Awards 2020: A Dessert Guide Wins Book of the Year
The 2020 Singapore Book Awards include three newly added digital-publishing categories including audiobook, ebook, and digital marketing.
Guadalajara’s Marisol Schulz: ‘The Biggest Challenge Is Not Repeating Ourselves’
As director-general of Mexico’s Guadalajara International Book Fair, Marisol Schulz keeps a wary eye on the world industry for programming cues.
Sharjah’s 38th International Book Fair Welcomes 60 International Authors and Chefs
The 2019 Sharjah International Book Fair cultural and cooking programs offer their own busy schedules, during the full 11 days of the fair’s 38th run.
Hearst Launches Two Book Imprints, Partners with PRH on Distribution
Hearst’s new imprints draw on its magazines to build lifestyle and children’s books, the worldwide distribution contract going to PRH Publisher Services.
Frankfurt Book Fair: Gourmet Gallery Serves Enjoyment and Social Awareness
With sessions on cooking, celebrity chefs, and health, Frankfurt Book Fair’s cookbook-focused Gourmet Gallery has a busy schedule of events this year.
A Trio of Canadian Authors on Food Writing and ‘Cultural Nationalism’
From Quill & Quire: A part of this discussion among food book authors has to do with Canada’s deep multiculturalism and diversity.
Gourmet Gallery at Frankfurt: Serving a ‘Global Language’
Sometimes referred to as ‘the area of indulgence’ at Frankfurt Book Fair, the Gourmet Gallery combines cookbook publishing and foodie-wooing events in Hall 3.1.
Cooking Up ‘Entrepreneurial Spirit’ in Publishing: Meze’s Phil Turner
‘I’m not afraid to ask questions,’ says Meze Publishing’s Phil Turner, whose line of pre-sold cookbooks has found traction in the aisles of Waterstones and other UK bookstores.