Nicole Witt of Frankfurt’s Mertin Agency describes the pleasure of seeing several of her titles transformed into award-winning films and the unexpected perks.
Literary Asia on the Rise and Translators Are Key, Says Agent
As Asian authors come to prominence, the West should publish them, something that will be impossible without nurturing translators, says a Hong Kong literary agent Kelly Falconer.
Is There a Dearth of Literary Agents in Developing Markets?
Evidence is growing that a lack of skilled, knowledgable literary agents may be hindering the translation and publishing of books from developing markets in Asia and Latin America.
Sixty Years of Sterling Wisdom from the “Lord of Publishing”
Legendary literary agent Sterling Lord shares wisdom from his 60 years in publishing and reflects on the current business, which he says is more like selling appliances than art.
How James Frey’s “IP Factory” is Re-imagining Book Packaging
In a surprise second act James Frey’s Full Fathom Five is successfully re-imagining the author/publisher relationship and book packaging for the 21st century.
Italy’s Increasingly Agile Literary Agents
While relatively few literary agents work in Italy, the evolving publishing industry is making them more essential. Agent Marco Vigevani describes the scene.
The Unhappiness and Optimism of Being Greek
Evangelia Avloniti of Ersilia Literary Agency in Athens discusses how the Greek economic crisis has had dire consequences for publishing and efforts to adapt.
Should Agents Be Blamed for Stealing Authors, Switching Houses?
Finding the best financial deal for authors is the main reason agents exist. If so, should they be blamed for doing their job when they betray presumed loyalty?
Scandinavia’s Crime Lords: Stockholm’s Salomonsson Agency
The Salomonsson Agency is credited helping turn Scandinavian crime fiction into a global phenomenon. But is it over? They say ‘nej!’
What Do Children’s Agents Do to Earn Their 15%?
Peggy Intrator of Intrator Associates will monitor a panel on the role of agents at Publishing Perspectives’ Children’s Publishing Conference on Thursday.