As Turkey’s nose-diving currency sets off alarm bells on world trading floors, Istanbul’s Kalem Agency appeals to the publishing community for consideration from rights buyers: ‘It’s like being in a war.’
Russia’s Eksmo-AST Plans Major Foreign Rights Campaign at Frankfurter Buchmesse
Looking to increase its foreign rights sales, Eksmo-AST’s incoming general director says the company will go to the Frankfurter Buchmesse this year with a big list of children’s and literary titles.
Ten Rights Hacks: Actionable Advice From Two Key Players
The rights business is about relationships…and digital tools, say rights experts Kris Kliemann and Jane Tappuni. Here are their top ten tips for publishing rights professionals.
Trends and Tensions: Agents Look at Canadian Lit on the World Stage
Four literary agents from Canada answer questions about their home market, the authors they represent, and selling rights across international territories.
Rights Rising in the Spanish Language: ‘A Universe in Itself’ at London Book Fair
Foreign rights buyers are turning their attention to the language of Borges and Bolaño — At last! say agents and publishers.
Illustration to Thrillers, Fiction and Nonfiction: International Titles on Offer at London 2016
We asked a few publishers which international titles they are especially excited to present to the publishing world at the London Book Fair this spring.
On-Ramp to London Book Fair: International Rights Deals
London Book Fair-bound publishers and agents from several regions of the world share their latest rights deals and highlights from their spring lists.
Literary Agent Jenny Bent on Foreign Rights and Comp Titles
Literary agent Jenny Bent discusses the current state of foreign rights deals and how she has been so successful growing her business worldwide
4 Key Trends Impacting Foreign Rights Agents
Liana Suppressa of Italy’s Atlantyca reports on four trends impacting international rights sales discussed at the Yale Publishing Course.
Germany’s Suhrkamp: Rights Management as a Mission
Berlin-based Suhrkamp publishing house actively manages 50,000 rights contracts as part of its mission to sustain and spread Germany’s literary patrimony.