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.
Rights Roundup: A Season of Sales
From Italy, the United States, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, here’s a year-end look at titles with tidings of brisk rights activity.
Translator Marilyn Booth on World Arabic Language Day: ‘An Encouraging Sign’
Arabic-to-English translator Marilyn Booth tells us about the challenges and positive signals she sees for Arabic literature in translation to reach new readers.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s World Outreach Prompts Seven Translations from Arabic
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s international outreach and activities in 2019 have resulted in new rights deals for some of its winning titles.
Top Russian Titles and Highlights at Moscow’s 2019 Non/Fiction Book Fair
A new location for the Non/Fiction Book Fair in Moscow brings higher book sales, international contacts, and a look at the top Russian books of 2019.
Penguin Random House’s International CEO’s Year-End Letter
Asking his staff to welcome ‘new companies and respective colleagues’ in international acquisitions, Markus Dohle touts PRH’s ‘unmatched global reach.’