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Going Up: UK Publishers Say 2021 Book Sales Rose 5 Percent
April 21, 2022 at 11:44 am

The biggest format jump in the UK's 2021 report was downloaded audio, up 14 percent to £151 million. Fiction and kids' books rose 7 percent. The post Going Up: UK Publishers Say 2021 Book Sales Rose 5 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center: Liesl Gerntholtz
April 19, 2022 at 10:02 pm

The US$10 million gift of the Barbey family has established PEN's new Freedom to Write Center, which Liesl Gerntholtz will helm. The post PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center: Liesl Gerntholtz appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Ukraine: Vivat Launches a Book in a Bomb Shelter
April 18, 2022 at 10:19 pm

In Kharkiv, a book launch goes underground as Vivat Publishing releases 'Go the F*ck to Sleep' in Sergiy Zhadan's Ukrainian translation. The post Ukraine: Vivat Launches a Book in a Bomb Shelter appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

World Book Day: Amazon Publishing’s #ReadTheWorld
April 14, 2022 at 11:34 pm

Ready for free downloads, this is the fifth year of Amazon's World Book Day giveaway in international literature, with seven translations. The post World Book Day: Amazon Publishing’s #ReadTheWorld appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Spanish Publishers at London: A Workforce of 30,000
April 13, 2022 at 10:46 am

The Spanish-language collective delegation to London Book Fair cites 30.10 million copies to Europe among its exports. The post Spanish Publishers at London: A Workforce of 30,000 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Jerusalem International Book Forum Opens Registration
April 12, 2022 at 4:12 pm

The second in-person iteration of the Jerusalem International Book Forum is set for May 15 to 18. The post Jerusalem International Book Forum Opens Registration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Canadian Publishing Hails Ottawa’s Copyright Commitment
April 10, 2022 at 3:16 pm

After a decade of wrenching struggle, Canada's new federal budget specifically promises relief for beleaguered, unpaid copyright holders. The post Canadian Publishing Hails Ottawa’s Copyright Commitment appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Rights Roundup: After London Book Fair Closes
April 8, 2022 at 1:20 pm

Our featured rights deals at the end of the 2022 London Book Fair week include titles from Finland, Italy, Sweden, and more. The post Rights Roundup: After London Book Fair Closes appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

At London Book Fair: International Booker Prize Shortlist
April 7, 2022 at 6:32 am

The six-title 2022 International Booker Prize shortlist has been announced on London Book Fair's final day. The post At London Book Fair: International Booker Prize Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

London Book Fair Opens With 500+ International Exhibitors
April 5, 2022 at 1:39 pm

With 75 first-time exhibitors and 400 speakers in the show's programming, London Book Fair is up and running. The post London Book Fair Opens With 500+ International Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.