The Liber 2019 Awards in October will honor Mexico’s Juan Villoro, and the US-based Sisters in Crime names a new Taylor Bland prize winner.
Spain’s Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Buys Catalan La Campana Llibres
Hoping ‘it helps Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial increase its presence in the Catalan-language market,’ the company buys the 34-year-old La Campana.
Spain’s Publishers’ Federation Pledges a New Pact for Reading and International Outreach
Following meetings with government, educational, and cultural leadership, Spain’s publishers’ federation plans to invigorate reading domestically and promote Spanish literature internationally.
Industry Notes: International Distribution Forum at Frankfurt; UK’s Emerald ‘Insight’
The 2019 International Publishing Distribution Forum will be at Frankfurter Buchmesse, and in the UK, Emerald launches its redesigned platform.
Spain’s ‘Fariña’—’Cocaine Coast’ on Netflix—Wins 2019 Liber Award
At the Liber International Book Fair in Madrid in October, the Spanish publishers’ federation will honor Altresmedia for ‘Fariña’ and for ‘Crea Lectura.’
Spain’s Hay Festival Segovia To Feature a Focus on Europe
The international Hay Festival circuit has opened for this year’s events, with the Segovia program set for September 19 to 22.
Spain’s Readmagine and Digital Distributors Meeting Announce Programming
The Readmagine event in Madrid this June includes the International Digital Distributors Meeting and discussions on ebooks, AI, and other tech topics.
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Acquires Ediciones Salamandra
One of Spain’s most prominent independent houses, Ediciones Salamandra brings some 500 authors to Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial.
Sharjah Is Named London Book Fair’s Market Focus 2020
In an announcement made at Sharjah Publishing City this morning (April 25), Sharjah has been named the 2020 London Book Fair Market Focus.
Report: Spanish-Language Subscription Digital Sales Gain in Revenues
As ebook sales continue to grow in Spanish-language markets, the new report from the Dosdoce and Bookwire.es shows digital subscription services are also gaining consumer traction.