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China Bestsellers: February’s Bid for Good Relationships
April 26, 2024 at 10:54 am

The holiday-filled February market in China threw some light on the self-help sector and the desire of many consumers to upgrade their social relationships. The post China Bestsellers: February’s Bid for Good Relationships appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Book Ads on French TV? Publishers Differ With Government
April 25, 2024 at 6:23 pm

The French government is starting a two-year trial allowing book ads on TV, but some publishers worry this will accelerate the dominance of bestsellers. The post Book Ads on French TV? Publishers Differ With Government appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Italy: AIE Supports Antonio Scurati in Liberation Day Controversy
April 24, 2024 at 1:18 pm

Italian publishers are standing up for author Antonio Scurati, whose Liberation Day statement reportedly was canceled by RAI. The post Italy: AIE Supports Antonio Scurati in Liberation Day Controversy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

PEN America Cancels Awards Ceremony Amid Gaza Crisis
April 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm

PEN America cancels its Literary Awards ceremony, as nearly half the 61 finalists withdraw over PEN’s response to the Palestinian emergency. The post PEN America Cancels Awards Ceremony Amid Gaza Crisis appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Sharjah Booksellers Conference Releases Its 2024 Agenda
April 22, 2024 at 3:17 pm

Organizers of the 2024 Sharjah Booksellers Conference are anticipating several hundred attendees taking part in this year's edition. The post Sharjah Booksellers Conference Releases Its 2024 Agenda appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Rights Roundup: Surfacing After Bologna
April 19, 2024 at 7:02 pm

Today's Rights Roundup includes news of rights available for work originally published in Sweden, Québec, Italy, France, and Norway. The post Rights Roundup: Surfacing After Bologna appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

London Book Fair: Adam Ridgway Replaces Gareth Rapley
April 18, 2024 at 7:01 pm

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.

Mirchandani Leads Simon & Schuster UK’s Summit Books
April 17, 2024 at 6:51 pm

Revived in the States earlier this year, Simon & Schuster's imprint Summit Books is being introduced in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The post Mirchandani Leads Simon & Schuster UK’s Summit Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

IPA, EIBF Raise Alarms Over Hong Kong’s New Security Law
April 16, 2024 at 7:28 pm

The International Publishers Association and the European Booksellers Federation warn of pressured freedoms in Hong Kong. The post IPA, EIBF Raise Alarms Over Hong Kong’s New Security Law appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Five Publishers Join PRH in Its Lawsuit of Iowa
April 15, 2024 at 6:15 pm

Challenging a bill that prohibits books describing sex and sexual orientation in the state of Iowa's school libraries. The post Five Publishers Join PRH in Its Lawsuit of Iowa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.