As part of the European Commission’s Digital Single Market initiative, publishers and authors are being asked for input on copyright issues by June 15.
Frankfurt Book Fair’s Juergen Boos on Changes for 2015
Frankfurt Book Fair director Juergen Boos discusses how new advancements coming to the Fair in 2015 reflect the shifting publishing and media marketplace.
Do French Comics Sell Abroad? The French Say “Mais Oui”
Colombine Depaire and Alicen Hubert offer concrete examples of the growing popularity of French BD and comics in the United States.
PublishNews Brazil: New Boutique Publisher Foz, Granta’s 20 Best
This week’s issue includes profiles of Foz, an ambitious new boutique publisher, Granta’s Best Young Brazilian Writers, and Frankfurt’s education conference.
3 Questions on the Future of Children’s Publishing with Lorraine Shanley
After a slow start, children’s e-books and apps are now making up for lost time and are one of the big growth areas for publishers and developers, says Shanley.
Is E-book Lending Bad News for Authors and Publishers?
By Edward Nawotka The past two days we’ve looked at e-book lending options for libraries. In today’s installment, author Author Marcus Sakey, notes, “As an author, I make my living when people buy my books. For that reason, it’s hard for me to come out gung-ho for lending. I don’t mind it as a way to sample my work, but ultimately …
Who Really Benefits from the Growth in MFAs?
By Edward Nawotka Today’s lead story discusses the creation of Quilliant.com — a new online writing community in the UK — and asks if such communities could replace creative writing programs. In 1990, there were perhaps a few dozen creative writing programs in the United States. Today, there are more than 300 such programs granting Masters of Fine Arts degrees. …
Could Publishers Start Charging for Office Tours?
By Edward Nawotka Perusing the new issue of The Atlantic this morning I ran across a breezy article by Megan McArdle entitled “The Genius of QVC” about the sales techniques of the QVC television shopping network — you know, those folks who hawk jewelry, appliances and electronics 24-7 on several of your basic cable or satellite channels. Amid the discussion …