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Slovenia at Frankfurt: Laibach’s Sharp-Edged ‘Alamut’
September 18, 2023 at 6:47 pm

The Slovenian ensemble Laibach will stage its evocation of Vladimir Bartol's timely fable, 'Alamut', at Frankfurt with some 100 performers. The post Slovenia at Frankfurt: Laibach’s Sharp-Edged ‘Alamut’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Rights Roundup: Warming Up for Frankfurt Book Fair
September 15, 2023 at 4:01 pm

Titles in this Frankfurt-bound Rights Roundup include work originally published in New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, France, and Norway. The post Rights Roundup: Warming Up for Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

At Frankfurter Buchmesse: Politics and Policy in the Pavilion
September 14, 2023 at 5:47 pm

Programming at Frankfurt Pavilion in October will feature issues in politics and publishing's role in the protection of democracy. The post At Frankfurter Buchmesse: Politics and Policy in the Pavilion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

European Publishers Hail Parliament’s Book Sector Report
September 14, 2023 at 1:42 pm

The European Parliament's book-sector review names books and reading as "the second cultural activity" behind watching and listening. The post European Publishers Hail Parliament’s Book Sector Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Mexico: Government Textbooks Spur Nationwide Criticism
September 13, 2023 at 8:23 pm

Allegations of political indoctrination, distorted history, and flagrant errors are greeting Mexico's new government-made textbooks. The post Mexico: Government Textbooks Spur Nationwide Criticism appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Nobel Peace Laureate and Author Maria Ressa Acquitted
September 12, 2023 at 3:38 pm

If convicted of the 2018 charges, Maria Ressa, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning author, could have been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The post Nobel Peace Laureate and Author Maria Ressa Acquitted appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

British Academy Book Prize Names a Shortlist, and Reports on Sales Impact
September 12, 2023 at 8:57 am

London's British Academy Book Prize reports on its 2022 winner's sales and rights deals as it releases its 2023 nonfiction shortlist. The post British Academy Book Prize Names a Shortlist, and Reports on Sales Impact appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Buchmesse’s 75th Year: ‘Frankfurt Academic’ Programming
September 11, 2023 at 5:37 pm

While the international book publishing trade holds sway at Frankfurt, academic programming will make a strong showing in October. The post Buchmesse’s 75th Year: ‘Frankfurt Academic’ Programming appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

US National Book Foundation Honors Poet Rita Dove
September 8, 2023 at 2:57 pm

The former US poet laureate, Rita Dove is the National Book Foundation's 2023 Distinguished Contribution medal winner. The post US National Book Foundation Honors Poet Rita Dove appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Publishers Association Cheers the UK Rejoining Horizon
September 7, 2023 at 5:14 pm

Boosting science research and publishing, says the Publishers Association's Dan Conway, the UK's Horizon/Copernicus move is good news. The post Publishers Association Cheers the UK Rejoining Horizon appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.