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UTA Agent Mary Pender: ‘Focus on the Original Story’
December 13, 2023 at 3:44 pm

UTA agent Mary Pender speaks in the first NYU Advanced Publishing Institute in January on developing book content for the screens. The post UTA Agent Mary Pender: ‘Focus on the Original Story’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

AAP’s September StatShot: US Book Market Up 0.8 Percent YTD
December 12, 2023 at 11:24 am

 US trade revenue was down 0.1 percent year-to-date, and down 0.4 percent for the month of September YTD, in the AAP's StatShot report. The post AAP’s September StatShot: US Book Market Up 0.8 Percent YTD appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Europe’s AI Act Is Agreed; Final Vote Early in 2024
December 11, 2023 at 3:14 pm

The world's first broad-based legislation on artificial intelligence is approved in European Union negotiators' marathon sessions. The post Europe’s AI Act Is Agreed; Final Vote Early in 2024 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Simon & Schuster Names Its New Board Members
December 7, 2023 at 4:21 pm

A deep bench of experience, from Penguin Random House and Disney to TikTok and YouTube, is on Simon & Schuster's new board of directors. The post Simon & Schuster Names Its New Board Members appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Mexican Book Market Report; IPA Congress Sales Open
December 5, 2023 at 3:19 pm

At the Guadalajara Book Fair, CANIEM reports on Mexico's book market prior to IPA opening ticket sales for its 2024 congress. The post Mexican Book Market Report; IPA Congress Sales Open appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Italian Publishers: Toughen Europe’s AI Act Regulations
December 4, 2023 at 1:36 pm

As Europe's trilogue approaches, Italy's publishers and sister organizations demand stronger, not weaker, regulations on AI. The post Italian Publishers: Toughen Europe’s AI Act Regulations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Chile Named Frankfurter Buchmesse 2027 Guest of Honor
December 1, 2023 at 3:49 pm

Chile's book market — hailed for its publishing houses' resourcefulness in supporting literary voices — is Frankfurt's 2027 guest of honor. The post Chile Named Frankfurter Buchmesse 2027 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

At Guadalajara: WIPO and IPA Release Statistical Reports
December 1, 2023 at 2:29 pm

'Greater efforts are necessary to standardize definitions and methodologies for core indicators, says WIPO's research team in a new report. The post At Guadalajara: WIPO and IPA Release Statistical Reports appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Copyright: Canadian Publishing Calls Out Ottawa’s Inaction
November 30, 2023 at 1:54 pm

Seeing no follow-through on the Canadian government's promise to review the Copyright Modernization Act, a coalition asks for a meeting. The post Copyright: Canadian Publishing Calls Out Ottawa’s Inaction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

At Guadalajara: The EU Hosts Independent Publishers
November 29, 2023 at 11:20 am

Independent publishers from Latvia, Ireland, Argentina, and Mexico discuss their challenges at the 37th Guadalajara fair. The post At Guadalajara: The EU Hosts Independent Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.