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The Polish Book Institute’s New Video: ‘To Lure Attention’ to Available Rights
Filmmaker Grzegorz Jankowski’s new video for the Polish Book Institute introduces New Books from Poland to international book publishers. (Sponsored)
Frankfurter Buchmesse Restructuring Concludes, 2021 Planning Begins
Corporate streamlining and the associated reduction in staffing has been completed, Frankfurt Book Fair reports, and plans are coming together for 2021.
FEP Cheers Creative Europe’s New Support for the Book Sector
The Federation of European Publishers announces a first: Creative Europe is specifying support for the books sector.
Report Cites 5.7 Million US Employees in ‘Core’ Copyright Industries
The International Intellectual Property Association produces its latest report on US ‘core’ copyright industries’ place in the economy.
French Publishers Issue ‘Special Containment’ Report on Digital Book Usage
A new survey from French book publishers indicates that users in lockdown were more interested in reading and adopted more digital formats.
Italian Cultural Associations Call for ‘Course Correction’ in EU Digital Services Act Draft
As the EU Digital Services Act proposals head for Tuesday’s presentation, Italy’s publishers and other creative organizations issue concerns.
Switzerland’s 2020 Jan Michalski Foundation Prize Goes to Mia Couto
The Jan Michalski Prize jury awards Mia Couto with its 2020 honor for his ‘Sands of the Emperor’ trilogy on Mozambique.
The British Book Awards Add New Categories for 2021
Even the awards win awards in the UK, as the British Book Awards is named Event of the Year at the 2020 Independent Publisher Awards.
The UK’s Sunday Times Names Jay Bernard Young Writer of the Year
Open to writers under 35, the 2020 UK Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year honor goes to poet Jay Bernard for the collection ‘Surge.’