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China Bestsellers November 2019: ‘Weathering’ Heights
December 17, 2019 at 9:09 am

The popularity of anime and a moving storyline are capturing Chinese filmgoers' and readers' interest in Makato Shinkai's bestselling 'Weathering With You.' The post China Bestsellers November 2019: ‘Weathering’ Heights appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Top Russian Titles and Highlights at Moscow’s 2019 Non/Fiction Book Fair
December 16, 2019 at 1:30 am

A new location for the Non/Fiction Book Fair in Moscow brings higher book sales, international contacts, and a look at the top Russian books of 2019. The post Top Russian Titles and Highlights at Moscow’s 2019 Non/Fiction Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

AAP: US Student Spending on College Materials Down 23 Percent in Fall Semester
December 12, 2019 at 9:00 am

Charting a five-year downturn in US college students' spending on course materials, the Association of American Publishers cites a drop in the 2019 fall term. The post AAP: US Student Spending on College Materials Down 23 Percent in Fall Semester appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Words Without Borders December: True Crime for the Holidays
December 10, 2019 at 12:12 pm

In this 'Words Without Borders' issue on true crime, Susan Harris asks, for the reader, 'Is this the truth of the case? And if not, how can I tell?' The post Words Without Borders December: True Crime for the Holidays appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Tales of Two Markets: USA and UK Amazon Charts’ Year-Enders
December 9, 2019 at 9:56 am

Newly instituted in the UK this year, the Amazon Charts for the first time offer market comparative top titles between the British and American markets. The post Tales of Two Markets: USA and UK Amazon Charts’ Year-Enders appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

US Publishers and Alliance Back Congressional Letter on Copyright Restatement
December 5, 2019 at 8:30 am

The AAP leadership and that of the Copyright Alliance are standing with a group of lawmakers, calling out an ongoing 'restatement' project' in copyright law. The post US Publishers and Alliance Back Congressional Letter on Copyright Restatement appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

In China, the 2019 Prix Fu Lei Honors New French-to-Mandarin Translations
December 4, 2019 at 3:04 am

Continuing a longstanding tradition of cultural relations between France and China, the Prix Fu Lei this year features works by Foucault, Céline, and Adimi. The post In China, the 2019 Prix Fu Lei Honors New French-to-Mandarin Translations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.