The brand-new translation rights program from Italy offers an introductory session on Thursday from Paris, Madrid, Munich, and London as well as Milan.
Women Authors Sweep the 30th Anniversary British Book Awards
Writers’ British Book Awards include Evaristo, Carty-Williams, Rowling, Donaldson, Jackson, Taddeo, Allinson and Featherstone.
Frankfurter Buchmesse ‘Sends’ Publishers, Agents to Cannes Online
Frankfurt’s program in which publishers and agents can present properties to producers at Cannes this year is playing out in the digital space.
Coronavirus Impact: 77 Percent of Italy’s Small Presses May Close
The head of the Italian publishers’ association, Ricardo Franco Levi, presses the organization’s case for inclusion in Rome’s education plan at Conte’s States-General.
‘From Author to Bookshop’: The IPA Takes Stock of the Coronavirus’ Impact
Reflecting the unity needed in world publishing to address the COVID-19 crisis, a discussion of the pandemic’s impact reveals parallel challenges for publishers, booksellers, and authors.
New Books From Italy: Launching an International Rights Sales Program
the Italian book business opens ‘New Books from Italy’ to promote contemporary titles, industry directories, and translation funding opportunities.
Coronavirus Impact: Italy’s Publishers Keep the Pressure on the Government
The chief of the Italian publishers association tells Rome that its support for badly damaged cultural organizations is not enough: A family allotment for cultural spending is the next ask.
Italian Publishers’ Coronavirus Update: €134 Million Lost in Four Months
More than 90 percent of planned book releases been stalled in Italy, and consumers seem to be making a sharp turn in favor of e-commerce.
Coronavirus: Italy’s Literary Agents Form ADALI, Their First Association
Offering a ‘360-degree view of the potential, Italy’s agents are organizing ADALI during the ‘critical situation’ imposed by COVID-19.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Will Again Send Publishers and Agents to Cannes
The plan is for the Frankfurter Buchmesse tour to Cannes to select six agents and/or publishers for this year’s two days of events.