The Republic of Consciousness Prize–unique for dividing the award between publishers and authors—goes to Influx Press, a six-year-old house, and to author Eley Williams.
New from Germany: February 2018 Bestsellers from Independent Publishers
A new, monthly bestseller list from Germany highlights fiction titles from independent publishers. The February bestsellers include historical fiction, the latest in a detective series, and a number of translations.
Nine Criteria for Hybrid Publishing from the Independent Book Publishers Association
The IBPA has released a 9-point outline for hybrid publishers with author-subsidized business models to operate reputably and maintain quality standards.
The UK’s Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses Names its 2018 Shortlist
Open to UK and Irish publishers, the Republic of Consciousness Prize honors literary fiction produced by small, independent presses with no more than five full-time employees.
Fifty Independent Latin American Publishers Create a Rights ‘Hot List’ at Frankfurt
A group of independent Latin American publishers curated a ‘hot list’ at the Frankfurt Book Fair to promote their latest literary titles to right buyers.
Literary Life Outside London: The UK’s Northern Fiction Alliance
‘So much of the publishing industry revolves around London’ in the UK, says publisher Ra Page. The Northern Fiction Alliance collective is a response.
A Handmade Tale: Mexican Publisher La Cartonera’s Collectible Books
Focused on Mexican and Latin American authors, La Cartonera publishes hand-made books with hand-painted covers. These literary creations are selling at home and abroad.
The UK’s Contrarian Publisher: Iain Dale on the ‘Gift’ of Trump
When everyone faces the effects of the political ‘echo chamber,’ hearing counter-opinions can be important. And the UK’s Iain Dale is happy to offer some balance.
Schöffling Verlag Wins Kurt Wolff Prize for Independent Publishing
This year’s Kurt Wolff Prize has been awarded to Frankfurt-based Schöffling & Co. Verlag, honoring its 25-year tradition of independent publishing.
International Notes: Catapult Takes Counterpoint Onboard, OverDrive Takes Pimsleur Offshore
A significant merger in influential independent publishers in the US, and a new wholesale distribution deal for a language-training program outside the States.