The use of ElevenLabs' 'Projects' text-to-speech technology, HarperCollins UK says, can bolster its work in non-English-language audiobooks. The post HarperCollins UK Partners With ElevenLabs AI on Non-English Audiobooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair welcomes 12 new countries to its list of publishers from a total 90 world markets. The post UAE: Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expects 1,350 Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Gareth Rapley, director of London Book Fair (LBF), is stepping away from the role and moving to a new position within Reed Exhibitions (RX), it was announced yesterday (18th April). He will be replaced by Adam Ridgway, who assumes the role with immediate effect, working with Rapley for the next two months to ensure a…

The change of top leadership by the trade show's parent company RX will give London Book Fair its third director in four years. The post London Book Fair: Adam Ridgway Replaces Gareth Rapley appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

A notable shift towards shorter children’s books is being reported by publishers, agents and librarians.

HarperCollins is partnering with audio AI company ElevenLabs to create audiobooks for HarperCollins’s foreign language business.

Bestselling novelist Sophie Kinsella has announced a diagnosis of aggressive brain cancer, followed by a statement of support from her long-time literary agency and publisher.

Christos Petrou presents evidence suggesting that growth in retractions has not been universal across regions and subject areas, and it is primarily driven by the industrial-scale activity of papermills (rather than the activity of individual researchers) and the growth of research from China. The post Guest Post – Making Sense of Retractions and Tackling Research…

The shortlists for the Jhalak Prize and the Jhalak Children’s & Young Adult Prize 2024 have been unveiled, with prize director Sunny Singh calling the chosen books “necessary, urgent and timeless”.

Former Bloomsbury editorial director Robin Baird-Smith has joined Swift Press as editorial director, commissioning into both the Swift and Forum imprints.

Spotify Audiobooks has revealed data showing 25% of Spotify Premium users engaging with its audiobooks.

Alice Oseman, author-illustrator of graphic novel series Heartstopper, has been announced as a judge of the YA Book Prize in celebration of its 10th anniversary year. 

Maison Valentino will sponsor the International Booker Prize 2024 while a new partnership with English PEN will support translators from the global majority. 

Glasgow’s Aye Write has confirmed standalone events will take place with a smaller-scale version of Wee Write this year following an unexpected £65,000 donation, featuring the likes of David Nicholls, Val McDermid and Murdle author G T Karber.

Bodour Al Qasimi talks about her first year as chair of the Sharjah Book Authority and her outlook for the emirate's place in world publishing. The post Sharjah Book Authority: Bodour Al Qasimi’s First Year as Chair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.