More than 250 donor-attendees logged in to the digital edition of the Words Without Borders Gala in support of literature in translation.
At Frankfurter Buchmesse: A Unique Year in Publishing and Copyright
The year, says Copyright Clearance Center’s Michael Healy, has been punctuated by adjustments to support the pandemic’s impact on education.
Words Without Borders in September: ‘Asian Peruvian’ Writing
As the term ‘Asian’ begins ‘to groan under the weight of its load’ of many cultures, Jennifer Shyue looks at Peruvian writers in translation.
Coronavirus: International Publishers Make COVID-19 Research Content Freely Available
Research houses and scholarly publishers and associations are pooling their content for professional and public access free of charge.
Russia’s Clever Media Group Eyes Asian Markets in the New Year
With ongoing operations in Europe and North America, the Russian children’s book publisher will focus in 2020 on Japan, China, and Vietnam.
China Bestsellers November 2019: ‘Weathering’ Heights
The popularity of anime and a moving storyline are capturing Chinese filmgoers’ and readers’ interest in Makato Shinkai’s bestselling ‘Weathering With You.’
Danish AI Software Specialists UNSILO Announce Japanese and US Deals
In two announcements days apart, Denmark’s UNSILO publisher software announces agreements with PeerJ and Kyorinsha.
Rights Roundup: Purpose-Driven Reads on the International Rights Market
Our Rights Roundup today brings you eight titles written by seven women and one man from seven countries, each book with a clear goal.
Beyond Japan: Kinokuniya’s Hiroshi Sogo Looks at Global Bookselling Trends
With 107 bookstores worldwide, Kinokuniya’s director of import and distribution, Hiroshi Sogo, gives us his international bookselling insights.
Rights Buzz as 2019 Frankfurter Buchmesse Opens
Literary agents at the 2019 Frankfur Book Fair tell us which books they have on offer and about rights deals for their hot new titles.