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How We Put ‘Doña Barbara’ Back in the Saddle, in English

In Guest Contributors, Spanish World Book News by Guest ContributorMay 25, 2012

University of Chicago press’ extraordinary journey to bring Rómulo Gallegos’ early 20th century Venezuelan classic novel Doña Barbara back into print in English.

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Bogota Book Fair Brings in 415,000 Visitors, $20m in Sales

In Spanish World Book News by Julieta LionettiMay 9, 2012

The Bogotá International Book Fair was a high-energy affair, which featured Brazil as guest of honor. It attracted 415,000 visitors and generated $20m in sales.

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Why Foreign Rights are a Big Deal for Small Publishers

In Guest Contributors by Guest ContributorFebruary 13, 2012

At Berrett-Koehler Publishers foreign rights sales account for 10% of revenue, much of it from backlist, and are rewarding both financially and culturally.

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Has Transparency Made Book Scouts More or Less Important?

In Discussion by Edward NawotkaFebruary 13, 2012

Does the increased flow of information negate a book scout’s competitive advantage or make whatever edge they can give a publisher all the more important?

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Why Foreign Bestsellers Often Fail in Japan

In Guest Contributors, Resources by Guest ContributorFebruary 9, 2012

Rongu seraa, the Japanese equivalent of bestselling backlist, means the odds are heavily stacked against new foreign bestsellers finding readers in Japan.

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What is the Appropriate Term for a Book Contract?

In Discussion by Edward NawotkaFebruary 1, 2012

With digitization offering authors new opportunities faster that publishers can take advantage of them, long book contracts grow increasingly unattractive.

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A Self-Help Rights Guide for Independent Publishers

In Europe by Amanda DeMarcoFebruary 1, 2012

Petra Hardt, Foreign Rights Director at Berlin’s Suhrkamp Verlag, has written ‘Rights: Buying. Protecting. Selling’ to help publishers make the best choices.

Foreign Rights Directors in France: The Advantages of Being Foreign

In Europe by Olivia SnaijeDecember 16, 2011

Four foreign-born French rights directors discuss the differences between working abroad and in Paris, where the job is ‘more important, more stimulating, and there’s more responsibility.’

‘Every Book is a Leap of Faith’: HMH’s Lauren Wein on Int’l Literary Publishing

In Feature Articles by Beth KephartNovember 10, 2011

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Senior Editor Lauren Wein is a champion of international writers and looks for writers from unexpected sources.

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Graphic Novelist Alex de Campi Uses Kickstarter to Sell Print, Film and Foreign Rights

In Digital, Resources by Edward NawotkaOctober 26, 2011

Graphic novelist Alex de Campi is using Kickstarter to raise $27,000 to fund production of her latest project, including selling print, film and foreign rights.

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