Long under-appreciated in the French book business, literary agents are making headway in rights and representation. A new report looks at their gains.
Before You Go to Frankfurt: Trade Publishing in Focus
Coming up to speed: The Frankfurt Conference track on Tuesday brings world trade publishing points into sharp focus ahead of Buchmesse 2021.
Barcelona’s Pontas Literary Agency Opens a Mentoring Prize for Authors
The new award comes with £1,000 and is geared to writers from ‘Black, ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, and working-class backgrounds.’
Spain’s Dolores Redondo Goes to New Orleans for ‘North Face of the Heart’
In an interview with Publishing Perspectives, bestselling author Dolores Redondo on the inspiration behind her latest book, a prequel to her Baztán Trilogy sensation.
Agents and Rights Directors at Frankfurt: At the LitAg and Stands
Literary agents and rights directors tell Publishing Perspectives that the energy was high, deals were plentiful, and business was serious this year at Frankfurter Buchmesse.
Catalan Publishers Association Rejects Violence Over Referendum
During the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Catalan Publishers Association issued a statement rejecting violence and trusting ‘the word’ as a tool to solve conflict.
Bound for Frankfurt Book Fair: New Literary Voices from Pontas Agency
Barcelona’s Pontas Agency is coming into Frankfurter Buchmesse’s packed LitAg in October with a strong list of contenders, heavy on debuts.
Pontas Agency Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Int’l Success
After 20 years in the business, Barcelona-based Pontas Agency has found success with international authors, including bestseller Jonas Jonasson.