A collaboration of MIT Press and MIT Media Lab is behind the PubPub development for Arizona State University’s ‘Frankenbook.’ A discussion is coming to Beyond the Book.
Damsels Rescuing Princes in Distress: Tokyopop’s Natalia Batista on ‘Beyond the Book’
‘Why can we come up with fantasy stories that are like dragons and mythical creatures,’ asks Swedish manga artist Natalia Batista, ‘but we can’t come up with a story with women as the ruling gender?’ She answers her own question with ‘Sword Princess Amaltea.’
Covering the International Books Industry: A Discussion of Trends and Challenges
From European markets recovering from financial losses to translation in the US market and book-pricing differences based on authors’ genders, a ‘Beyond the Book’ panel at BookExpo looked at recent coverage of the books industry.
SAGE Advice at London Book Fair: When ‘Digital Transformation’ Is an Academic Topic
Ahead of an Insights Seminar at London Book Fair, SAGE Publishing’s Kiren Shoman talks with Copyright Clearance Center’s Christopher Kenneally about factors in a digital transformtion of academic publishing.
Publishing Rights Consultant Kris Kliemann Joins IPR License
With a background in rights at Wiley, Random House/Fodor’s, Hyperion/Disney, and FSG, Kris Kliemann comes to IPR License as a veteran in publishing rights based in New York City.
Industry Notes: Another UK Publisher Targets the North American Market; CCC Plans a Webinar
The latest transatlantic crossing: London’s Fitzcarraldo Editions heads for the Americas, and Copyright Clearance Center runs the industry numbers this month.
Preview of Year-End Observations on Publishing Trends From ‘Beyond the Book’
With 2017 now so old it almost creaks, Copyright Clearance Center’s ‘Beyond the Book’ podcast series lines up points of interest in the year now ending.
In Singapore, StoryDrive Asia Gathers Southeast Asia’s Key Publishing Players
The Frankfurter Buchmesse’s StoryDrive Asia conference in Singapore highlighted one of the most promising publishing regions, Southeast Asia, and its emerging digital scene.
Digitally Transforming Publishing: Business Process, Content and Data for Future Value
‘Publishers can gain a better understanding of their customers and embrace data-driven decision-making,’ writes Tracey Armstrong.
Tracey Armstrong on Women in Publishing: ‘Still Striving for Equal Pay’
Copyright Clearance Center’s Tracey Armstrong is on Frankfurt Book Fair’s ‘The Markets’ panel of female publishing executives.