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Rights Edition: Brazilian Books Are Selling in Cairo
August 12, 2022 at 2:04 pm

With a Brazilian Publishers Translation Grant, Portuguese titles are being translated into Arabic in Egypt. [Sponsored] The post Rights Edition: Brazilian Books Are Selling in Cairo appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Richard Charkin in the United Kingdom: Dear Literary Agent
August 10, 2022 at 1:00 pm

Richard Charkin offers 'a heartfelt apology,' writing that he now finds literary agents 'trusted go-betweens and understanding partners.' The post Richard Charkin in the United Kingdom: Dear Literary Agent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Canada’s Literary Press Group: Accessible Ebooks
August 9, 2022 at 10:58 am

Close to 600 titles will be part of the new, accessible 'Ebooks for Everyone' initiative from the Literary Press Group of Canada. The post Canada’s Literary Press Group: Accessible Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Germany’s Bookwire Reorganizes Its Audiobook Approach
August 8, 2022 at 10:22 am

'Pooling our energies even more to focus on audio,' Bookwire announces a restructured unit for audiobooks and podcasting. The post Germany’s Bookwire Reorganizes Its Audiobook Approach appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Writers’ Arbitration Ruling Yields $42 Million From Netflix
August 5, 2022 at 1:13 pm

In screenwriting, a case of arbitration with the Writers Guild of America impacts revenue for writers on Netflix's original films The post Writers’ Arbitration Ruling Yields $42 Million From Netflix appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

5,000 Books Go to Ukrainian Refugee Children in Italy
August 4, 2022 at 6:46 am

The Association of Italian Publishers and Federation of European Publishers announce 5,000 books for young Ukrainian refugees. The post 5,000 Books Go to Ukrainian Refugee Children in Italy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Penguin Random House Issues Its New Diversity Report
August 3, 2022 at 10:04 am

'Our workforce must reflect the society we live in,' reads Penguin Random House's frank new report on US staff and contributor demographics. The post Penguin Random House Issues Its New Diversity Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The Emirates’ Kalimat Foundation To Publish Under Marrakesh Treaty
August 2, 2022 at 10:20 am

A newly issued license allows the UAE's Kalimat Foundation to produce content in line with the Marrakesh Treaty's stipulations. The post The Emirates’ Kalimat Foundation To Publish Under Marrakesh Treaty appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The PRH-S&S Acquisition Case Goes to Court
August 1, 2022 at 9:55 am

The United States' Department of Justice is suing to block the Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster merger deal struck in late 2020. The post The PRH-S&S Acquisition Case Goes to Court appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.