The late Gregory Younging was a widely known and influential figure in Canada’s Indigenous publishing community and in Canadian First Nations relations.
At Peter Mayer’s Memorial Service: Appreciation for a Publishing Giant
The late Peter Mayer is remembered as the man who made the Penguin Group ‘the world’s most admired and successful publishing company.’
Remembering Book Publisher Peter Mayer
Peter Mayer, former Penguin CEO and publisher of Overlook Press, died on May 11, 2018. He will be remembered around the world for his zeal for book publishing and literature.
Paddington Bear Author Michael Bond Remembered at St. Paul’s
The Rev. Canon Michael Hempel tied Paddington Bear’s plight to that of Brexit-era refugees in a memorial service for author Michael Bond, who died in June at age 91.
Faber’s Matthew Evans Remembered in London: ‘Publishing Vision’
Acclaimed as one of the greats in British publishing–who made a ‘dazzling literary court’ of Faber–the late Matthew Evans prompts fond memories.
Remembering Ed Victor: ‘Ferocious Negotiating Skills’ and ‘Inexorable Charm’
Known for agency-publishing innovation and for his mastery of a personality-driven business, literary agent Ed Victor is recalled by publishing leaders.
Remembering Fred Kobrak, Our Friend and Colleague
We remember our friend and colleague, Fred Kobrak, an international book publishing industry veteran and fixture at the Frankfurt Book Fair, who passed away on December 12.
Remembering Carole Blake, Literary Agent
Literary agent and bestselling author Carole Blake, a familiar face in the UK and global book community, passed away on October 25, 2016.
On Carmen Balcells: Remembering the Role of a Literary Agent
Kalem Literary Agency remembers legendary Spanish literary agent Carmel Balcells and her contributions to international authors, writing and agenting.
Tribute to Lord Weidenfeld, One of the Last Great Émigré Publishers
UK publisher Lord Weidenfeld was a towering and influential figure in the book industry, and he seemed to embody not only the history of publishing but also the history of Europe.