Publishing Scotland names its latest round of translation grants. And the Frankfurt Book Fair’s Literary Agents and Scouts Center is sold out.
Books at Berlinale 2020: Twelve Temptations for Tinseltown
With one chosen publisher this year talking of ‘loud and distinct, disproportionate and epic voices,’ Books at Berlinale has a strong cohort of 12 books.
Copyright: US Publishers Succeed in ‘Audible Captions’ Case
The success of the AAP in its case against Audible’s audiobook ‘Captions’ may have long-lasting influence on issues of AI and intellectual property.
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.
Bologna Publishers’ Prize Has January 31 Deadline; ‘Comics Corner’ Is New This Year
Bologna’s influential Best Children’s Publishers of the Year program has its deadline for submissions this year at the end of the month.
New Literary Agency Specializes in Children’s and YA Graphic Content
Returning to earlier career experience in comics and graphic novels, Janna Morishima is focusing on visual storytelling in her relaunched agency venture.
CCC’s Roy Kaufman: New Year, New DEAL, and Pressure Points Ahead
As 2020 rolls in, Copyright Clearance Center’s Roy Kaufman looks at key developments in STM publishing–with advice for what lies ahead.
London Book Fair’s 2020 Trailblazer Award Longlist: Promising Pros
The London Book Fair’s Trailblazer Awards for publishing professionals younger than 30 has a longlist of 31 contenders in its fifth year of operation.
Russia’s Clever Media Group Eyes Asian Markets in the New Year
With ongoing operations in Europe and North America, the Russian children’s book publisher will focus in 2020 on Japan, China, and Vietnam.
Rights Perspectives From Guadalajara as a ‘Gateway to Latin America’
While the Guadalajara International Book Fair is is a regional rights hub, the biggest player missing is the Latin American literary agent.