From mystery, history and political hot buttons to romance, memoir, and a children’s book, this rights roundup–on the run-up to Frankfurt–finds us looking at work from seven nations and selling into more than three times that many territories and/or languages.
Inclusivity in Publishing: IPA’s Michiel Kolman on LGBTI-Friendly Workplaces and Content
As many publishers in the world industry put new stress on diversity, the IPA’s chief speaks on Elsevier’s experience with LGBTI employees–and readers.
Industry Notes: Europa Editions’ Rome Store; Sweek’s ‘Romantasy’ Contest
In Rome, a North American publisher joins its Italian founder in a new English-language bookshop. And in Rotterdam, Sweek launches another competition.
Quick Profiles: ‘Young Talents’ You May Have Met at Frankfurt Book Fair
Working with six national programs, the Young Talent Program at the Frankfurt Book Fair introduces young professionals to the German and international industry.
Early Birds: Frankfurt’s Literary Agents Center Heats Up on Tuesday
Agents shift their meetings from the hotels to the Literary Agents Center on Frankfurt Tuesday, and some literary agencies share their big books of the fair.
Industry Notes: Toscanini Title in Frankfurt’s Film-Book-Game; Ravensburger & Sweek Contest
A title next week at Frankfurt is based on an incident in Maestro Arturo Toscanini’s life, and the Sweek platform hands a contract to a 16-year-old.
At Frankfurt Book Fair: ‘A Book Is a Film Is a Game’ Networking Day Returns
The Frankfurt Book Fair’s ‘Book Film Game’ networking day includes pitch sessions of books for possible film adaptation or virtual-reality development.
Industry Notes: A Milestone at the Netherlands’ Sweek; Facebook Live at BookExpo
In the Netherlands, a reading and writing platform, Sweek, gains traction. In the States, BookExpo and Bookcon plan Facebook Live streams of interviews.
A Potentially Pivotal Case: Louisiana State University and Elsevier
Now gaining visibility, the dispute between LSU and the Netherlands’ Elsevier may reflect many more universities’ concerns about duplicative contracts.
Publishing Startup Notes: Germany’s ContentShift; The Netherlands’ Renew the Book
As Germany’s ContentShift opens applications to startups for a second year, The Netherlands’ Renew the Book concludes its second year with its award.