New winners in annual awards programs are Ida Vitale and Graciela Montes, as named by Mexico’s leading international book fair organizers at Guadalajara.
The Graphic Novel’s Dilemma: Debating a Genre’s Search for Respect
If the graphic novel has come of age, that didn’t slow down the debate around this genre’s search for its place in publishing at Guadalajara.
Information Overload: Curation as an Essential Service of Book Publishers
UK publisher and commentator Michael Bhaskar talks of the centricity he sees in curation as the essential service and activity of publishers.
Comparing Trends in Children’s Publishing at Guadalajara’s International Rights Exchange
From Brazil, Norway, Canada, the UK, Lebanon, and Turkey, we gather observations from Guadalajara International Book Fair’s Rights Exchange fellows.
Nielsen Launches BookScan and Bestseller Lists in Mexico
Mexico has become the first Spanish-language market in the Americas in which Nielsen’s research service Bookscan operates.
Industry Notes: Paul Auster at Guadalajara; Amazon Publishing on Short Writings
At the Guadalajara Book Fair, Paul Auster talks authors who’ve influenced his work. And Amazon Publishing introduces a new imprint for short-form work.
Guadalajara International Book Fair This Year Welcomes Guest of Honor Madrid
At the Guadalajara Book Fair, the Guest of Honor is Madrid, and the rights center looks strong with 130 tables booked, 31 countries represented.
France’s Emmanuel Carrère Wins Guadalajara Romance Languages Prize
French novelist, biographer, director, and screenwriter Emmanuel Carrère has won Guadalajara International Book Fair’s annual Romance Languages Award.
Guadalajara’s Rights Exchange Fellows: ‘Broad Insight’ Into Latin American Publishing
Fellows who attended Guadalajara International Book Fair offer feedback on insights into the Latin American book market and its opportunities.
Andrew Wylie’s Global Approach to Agenting
As his literary agency continues to expand, particularly in Latin America, literary agent Andrew Wylie touts thinking globally and prioritizing quality over money.