French novelist, biographer, director, and screenwriter Emmanuel Carrère has won Guadalajara International Book Fair’s annual Romance Languages Award.
‘Concepts of the World’: Publishing in Mexico’s Indigenous Languages
Sixty-eight indigenous languages are spoken in Mexico by almost 7 million people. Several publishers focus on this linguistic diversity and oral traditions.
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.
Mexico’s Hay Festival Querétaro Program Is Announced: ‘Extending Our Breadth’
In its eighth year in Mexico, the Hay Festival returns to Querétaro with commentators and writers, musicians and scientists. Tickets now are on sale.
At Frankfurt’s CONTEC Mexico: Digital Under Discussion
Those in digital publishing in Mexico say things are looking up somewhat, despite slow growth and a marketplace still discovering the opportunities.
Rights Snapshot: Mexican Author Sells Into Seven Territories
With the judges referring to his ability to both entertain and move readers, Mexico’s Antonio Ortuño wins the Ribera del Duera Prize.
Guadalajara’s Rights Exchange Fellows: ‘Broad Insight’ Into Latin American Publishing
Fellows who attended Guadalajara International Book Fair offer feedback on insights into the Latin American book market and its opportunities.
Andrew Wylie’s Global Approach to Agenting
As his literary agency continues to expand, particularly in Latin America, literary agent Andrew Wylie touts thinking globally and prioritizing quality over money.
Guadalajara: Latin American Literary Agencies Gain Traction
Evident in the rise of literary agencies at Guadalajara Book Fair, the road to international markets for Latin American writers is no longer just via Spain.
A View From Within the Latin American Market: Base Tres
Mexico’s Base tres consultancy connects book professionals within Latin America and from outside the region, helping them understand this evolving market.