A ‘fast follow’ is planned for Spanish-language regions for Wattpad Next payments, now beta-testing in the USA. Cengage Unlimited adds another university.
Frank Sambeth Out at Verlagsgruppe Random House, Thomas Rathnow In
Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle names Thomas Rathnow as Verlagsgruppe Random House’s new chief, replacing Frank Sambeth.
Industry Notes: Jon Fine Leaving Open Road; Taylor & Francis’ Devasar Leads Publishers
After a year with Open Road, attorney and former Amazon executive Jon Fine is heading to American Media. And in India, Taylor & Francis’ Nitasha Devasar helms the publishers association’s executive committee.
Industry Notes: Publishing Scotland’s Translation Fund; Distribution Deal for Peter Lang
A new round of grants opens for publishers who want to translate Scottish literature, and in Bern, Peter Lang strikes a deal for distribution and POD.
Industry Notes: Elsevier Contributes Book Aid’s Millionth Volume, Simon Restructures Touchstone
The Za’atari Camp in Jordan is part of Book Aid International’s refugee outreach, supported by Elsevier and other publishers. And Simon & Schuster’s Touchstone goes to the Atria and Gallery Books lists.
Film Notes: Frankfurt Film Awards, Goethe-Institut’s Uwe Johnson Series
This month has included the announcement of the Frankfurter Buchmesse Film Awards, and in November, New York City’s Goethe-Institut will produce a monthlong film series to honor a new major publication of Uwe Johnson’s work in English.
Frankfurt Notes: Italy Sending 249 Publishers; AI Survey at the Buchmesse
With an eye to 2023, when Italy will be Frankfurt’s Guest of Honor, a new, expanded exhibition space is being inaugurated. And the book fair will be surveying publishers on issues around artificial intelligence.
Industry Notes: Richard Charkin Opens Mensch Publishing; LBF Opens Award Submissions
Two items from London: Publishing Perspectives columnist Richard Charkin announces a new publishing venture, and London Book Fair opens submissions for its 2019 International Excellence Awards.
Industry Notes: Man Booker’s Shortlisted Authors, London Book Fair’s Literacy Charity
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction (October 16) is preceded by a series of events with shortlisted authors, and London Book Fair has opened its search for its official 2019 literacy charity.
Industry Notes: Copyright Clearance Center’s Frankfurt Programming; Changes Ahead for LitAg
As the world’s largest book industry trade show prepares to undergo some construction updates in coming years, this year’s longtime Frankfurt sponsor announces key programming events for the upcoming book fair.