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Sharjah at London Book Fair: The 2020 Market Focus
February 27, 2020 at 9:08 am

The Sharjah Market Focus program at London Book Fair brings two pavilions to the trade show, as well as a stand featuring Sharjah's World Book Capital year. The post Sharjah at London Book Fair: The 2020 Market Focus appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The Cundill Prize’s Peter Frankopan: ‘The Rise of New Powers’
February 26, 2020 at 8:15 am

The new jury chair of the Cundill History Prize, Peter Frankopan, on why history books and writing are important in this time of 'shifting geopolitical sands.' The post The Cundill Prize’s Peter Frankopan: ‘The Rise of New Powers’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Coronavirus: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Postponed to May
February 23, 2020 at 6:10 am

The latest in how coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting world publishing events, the Bologna Children's Book Fair is postponed until May. The post Coronavirus: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Postponed to May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Spain’s New Bookish Habits Report: 68.6 Percent Reading
February 21, 2020 at 7:30 am

The 2019 data just released on trends in Spain's reading habits shows that among those who don't read books, 'lack of time' is the most cited reason. The post Spain’s New Bookish Habits Report: 68.6 Percent Reading appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

China Bestsellers January 2020: Educational Boosts in Tough Times
February 19, 2020 at 1:30 am

The January charts for book sales in China strongly reflect the reading recommendations of the national education system. The post China Bestsellers January 2020: Educational Boosts in Tough Times appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Québec Édition’s Many Points of Outreach: ‘We’re Quite Busy’
February 18, 2020 at 5:30 am

French-Canadian literature sees a larger-than-ever presence on the collective stands of ANEL's Québec Édition, ahead of Frankfurt's Guest of Honor Canada. The post Québec Édition’s Many Points of Outreach: ‘We’re Quite Busy’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

CONTEC Mexico 2020: Focus on Storytelling, AI, and Transmedia
February 17, 2020 at 9:33 am

The 2020 CONTEC Mexico conference spends two days examining the potentials of transmedia and artificial intelligence for book publishing. The post CONTEC Mexico 2020: Focus on Storytelling, AI, and Transmedia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Andrew Keen Speaks At Germany’s Berlinale: ‘Creativity and Human Agency’
February 14, 2020 at 7:30 am

The iconoclastic author, documentary filmmaker, and critic of the digital era's challenges gives a keynote on cultural integrity at EFM Horizon for Frankfurt's The Arts+ and DLD. The post Andrew Keen Speaks At Germany’s Berlinale: ‘Creativity and Human Agency’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.