Swedish readers are finding themselves in a widening conversation around gender relations based in a debut, ‘Letters to Men.’
A Growing Breed in France: Literary Agents Find New Traction
Long under-appreciated in the French book business, literary agents are making headway in rights and representation. A new report looks at their gains.
Rights Roundup: Frankfurt Anticipation Picks Up Speed
Today’s Rights Roundup features work from England, Norway, Germany, France, Canada, and a film in pre-production with Jake Gyllenhaal.
The Salon du Livre Africain’s First Outing: A Hit in Paris
In its inaugural staging, the Salon du Livre Africain de Paris invited more than 150 authors and presented 30 French and African publishers.
France’s Rentrée Littéraire: Books About COVID? Not Interested
‘Publishers tried, but it really didn’t work,’ says one Paris bookseller about the question of pandemic-related books this year.
Sourcebooks’ International Rights and Sales: A Booster from Bloom Books
A new international rights hit for Sourcebooks, Scarlett St. Clair’s ‘dark fantasy romance’ has just sold into at least eight territories.
Rights Roundup: Quick Sales for a Vietnamese Conservationist and Her Sun Bear
Environmental activist Trang Nguyen is releasing her first book for young readers. She and Sorya the sun bear are making rights sales.
Rights Roundup: Thrillers by Women, and Garden Travels
This Rights Roundup features work from France, Finland, India, the United States, Denmark, and Italy, starting with a thriller from Helsinki.
France’s Asmodee Slates Book-to-Comics Releases for 2022
Asmodee Group’s brand-extension partnerships now include Ox Eye Media and its Source Point Press for comics based on games.
Sharjah’s ‘Into Books’ Campaign for World Publishing Expands to Paris, New York, Riyadh
Sharjah Book Authority has continued its rollout of its ‘Into Books’ campaign in world capitals: And it’s not just for kids.