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Universal’s Sophie Kaplan: ‘A Symbiosis’ With Publishers
January 5, 2024 at 9:30 am

Successful book-to-film adaptation, says Universal's Sophie Kaplan, comes from publishers and studios working in close coordination. The post Universal’s Sophie Kaplan: ‘A Symbiosis’ With Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Germany’s Book Market: A ‘Mixed Performance’ in 2023
January 4, 2024 at 10:59 am

Emphasizing 'positive turnover in challenging times,' the preliminary German market report on 2023 cites sales 1.9-percent below 2022 figures. The post Germany’s Book Market: A ‘Mixed Performance’ in 2023 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Sri Lanka: Publishers, Booksellers Oppose a Book Tax Hike
January 2, 2024 at 11:44 pm

The world associations of publishers and booksellers, IPA and EIBF, call on Colombo to cancel a tax hike on Sri Lanka's imported books. The post Sri Lanka: Publishers, Booksellers Oppose a Book Tax Hike appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Mozambique, South Korea, Canada: PublisHer Names Board Members
January 2, 2024 at 9:50 am

PublisHer has announced that Lisa Lyons Johnston, Sandra Tamele, and Beatrice Yong-in Lin have joined its board with the new year. The post Mozambique, South Korea, Canada: PublisHer Names Board Members appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

China Bestsellers: Film Powers a 35-Year-Old Book
December 15, 2023 at 2:53 pm

The hit author Yu Hua reached seven spots on China's fiction charts in October thanks to a 1988 novel's new film adaptation and its star. The post China Bestsellers: Film Powers a 35-Year-Old Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Amsterdam’s Elsevier: Research and Real-World Impact
December 14, 2023 at 3:58 pm

Near year's end, Amsterdam's Elsevier releases two reports looking at research and its impact beyond campuses and research hubs. The post Amsterdam’s Elsevier: Research and Real-World Impact appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

UTA Agent Mary Pender: ‘Focus on the Original Story’
December 13, 2023 at 3:44 pm

UTA agent Mary Pender speaks in the first NYU Advanced Publishing Institute in January on developing book content for the screens. The post UTA Agent Mary Pender: ‘Focus on the Original Story’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

AAP’s September StatShot: US Book Market Up 0.8 Percent YTD
December 12, 2023 at 11:24 am

 US trade revenue was down 0.1 percent year-to-date, and down 0.4 percent for the month of September YTD, in the AAP's StatShot report. The post AAP’s September StatShot: US Book Market Up 0.8 Percent YTD appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Europe’s AI Act Is Agreed; Final Vote Early in 2024
December 11, 2023 at 3:14 pm

The world's first broad-based legislation on artificial intelligence is approved in European Union negotiators' marathon sessions. The post Europe’s AI Act Is Agreed; Final Vote Early in 2024 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Simon & Schuster Names Its New Board Members
December 7, 2023 at 4:21 pm

A deep bench of experience, from Penguin Random House and Disney to TikTok and YouTube, is on Simon & Schuster's new board of directors. The post Simon & Schuster Names Its New Board Members appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.