Allowing drinks among the bookshelves, Japanese book retail chain Tsutaya’s concept is meant to extend the amount of time visitors spend at the store.
Wang Anyi Wins 2017 Newman Prize for Chinese Literature
Hailing how Wang Anyi has ‘continuously transformed her writing and altered her literary directions,’ the Newman Prize is set to honor her.
Taiwan’s Culture Minister Pledges New Support for Publishing, Bookselling
Challenges to the industry in Taiwan are debated, from educational shortcomings to ‘poor adaptation to the digital era among Taiwanese publishers and bookstores.’
Taiwan Literature Museum Adds 16 Books to Translation Project
Since 2011, the Taiwan museum’s translation project has seen 101 books translated for international audiences, ‘national treasures to be enjoyed by our foreign friends.’
German Literature is Hot in Taiwan
German literature has found surprising success in Taiwan, where several titles have become bestsellers and publishers are adding German-speaking editors.
Treating Literary Translations with Respect Despite Difficulties
Acquiring, publishing and promoting literary translations in the USA poses many challenges, and treating them respectfully requires skill and persistence.
Chu T’ien-Wen Wins $10,000 Newman Prize
Chu T’ien-wen has won the 4th $10,000 Newman Prize for Chinese Literature, which is given awarded biennially for outstanding achievement in prose or poetry.
Taiwan is “Power House of Culture,” says Minister and Author
Taiwan’s Minister of Culture Lung Yingtai discusses her vision for the the cultural industries and why literature in Taiwan will thrive.
In Taiwan Reading is Cool, But Lukewarm on Ebooks
Despite being digitally savvy Taiwanese readers are dedicated to print and ebooks remain just 2% of the market — though change is afoot.
Google Play Ebooks Expands to 9 New Asian Countries
Google has expanded Play ebook sales to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and New Zealand.
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