The Frank Herbert series may be finding a footing in the Chinese market, where series and relatively recent ‘classics’ are prized.
Richard Charkin in London: ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’
The season puts Richard Charkin in mind of a dozen things he’d like to see arrive, come about, or evolve by Twelfth Night.
Hope in the Holidays: Norwegian Author Siri Østli’s New Christmas Book
With a story of daunting news and recovery in the holiday season, Norwegian author Siri Østli’s novel is finding rights sales. (Sponsored)
Rights Roundup: Text and Light From ‘The End of the World’
The rights sales we list today come from children’s books, illustrated work for adults, fiction, and from Norway, Spain, Russia, and Turkey.
China Bestsellers: New Editions Buoyed October’s Fiction Market
The October charts in China confirm that a new edition of a popular work can boost sales in a market that honors its modern classics.
Richard Charkin: ‘Fings Ain’t Wot They Used T’Be’
From publishing-house beauty contests to editor junkets and telephone calls limited to the afternoon, the industry has made some changes.
Wattpad-Webtoon’s Book Group Opens Graphic Novel Imprint
The merged Canadian and Korean platforms are expected to generate 12 graphic novels per year in the Webtoon Unscrolled imprint.
US National Book Awards: The 2021 Winners
The 72nd iteration of the United States’ National Book Awards featured an initial pool of 1,892 submissions in five categories.
Sharjah Reports 1.69 Million Attendees at 40th International Book Fair
The public-facing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair’s 11-day run drew close to 1.7 million attendees and 1,632 exhibitors.
PRH Canada’s Kristin Cochrane and Adrienne Tang: Frankfurt and Rights Sales
Pleased with Guest of Honor Canada at Frankfurt, PRH Canada CEO Kristin Cochrane talks about the trade show and her in-house rights office.