Alarms raised in many parts of the publishing value change–and from many markets–tell of a deepening crisis.
Cambridge University Press Announces a Pakistan Studies Journal
The new Pakistan-focused journal is to survey colonialism, nationalism, gender representation, devotion, popular culture, diaspora, and more.
International Writers on India at 75: Concern for the Nation’s Democracy
A letter to the Indian president and a collection of writings on the state of democracy are led by PEN International and PEN America.
Germany Hosts Frankfurt Fellows 2022: Rahul Soni of HarperCollins India
On India’s Independence Day: ‘Literature is still considered very much a luxury’ in this market. Rahul Soni is a Frankfurt Fellow for 2022.
Rushdie Stabbed: Wylie Says He’s Now Off Ventilator
The 24-year-old accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie 10 times pled not guilty on Saturday to a charge of assault and attempted murder.
International Students Named to Sonny Mehta Fellowships: East Anglia and Iowa
The late Sonny Mehta’s widow, Gita, has endowed graduate writing study programs in England and in the United States.
Rights Roundup: Frankfurt in Mind
Our Rights Roundup features titles from France, Greece, Finland, India and the United States–and some statistics from Germany.
British Council Names 12 Winners of Its New India-UK Fellowships
Translation is at the heart of this extensive program for publishers, featuring study trips, networking, skill training, and more.
Geetanjali Shree on the Need for ‘a Pluralistic Multilingual World’
Appearing at Paris’ Festival du Livre, International Booker-shortlisted Geetanjali Shree discusses translation and ‘a very eclectic moment.’
World Book & Copyright Day: India’s Publishing Conference
The challenges of intellectual property protection in an age of digital distribution are at the heart of the Indian publishers’ free program.