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London Book Fair 2021: Final Decision in Mid-April
March 31, 2021 at 4:12 am

Organizers of the show say they're assessing 'ongoing uncertainty around international travel' in the coronavirus pandemic. The post London Book Fair 2021: Final Decision in Mid-April appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

International Booker Prize Announces 2021 Longlist
March 30, 2021 at 6:46 am

This year's longlist for the International Booker Prize includes its first self-translating author, Kenya's Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. The post International Booker Prize Announces 2021 Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Finland’s 2020 Audiobook Sales Doubled, Ebooks Up 84 Percent
March 25, 2021 at 12:14 pm

A new book market report on Finland's book market shows the impact of the pandemic and looks at the bestselling Finnish books of 2020. The post Finland’s 2020 Audiobook Sales Doubled, Ebooks Up 84 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

A Gallimard Editor Opens a New Publishing House in Marseille
March 24, 2021 at 2:26 am

Planning to publish up to 20 books per year, Marie-Pierre Gracedieu leaves Paris to establish a new press called Le Bruit du Monde. The post A Gallimard Editor Opens a New Publishing House in Marseille appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

France’s Publishers Sign on to the UN’s SDG Compact
March 23, 2021 at 10:22 am

The SDG Publishers Compact was introduced at Frankfurter Buchmesse and today gains the support of Paris' Syndicat national de l’édition. The post France’s Publishers Sign on to the UN’s SDG Compact appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Enchanted Lion Books’ Claudia Zoe Bedrick on ‘Pushing the Form’
March 22, 2021 at 11:16 am

Nearly 20 years into its life as a publisher of international work for children, Enchanted Lion is planning picture books for older readers. The post Enchanted Lion Books’ Claudia Zoe Bedrick on ‘Pushing the Form’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Benefits of an Automated Rights System
March 22, 2021

Rights are often thought of as an ancillary component in publishing, and yet the ability of a publisher’s rights department to manage and administer its portfolio of licensing opportunities can result in significant extra annual revenue.

Rights Roundup: A Festive Weekend in Finland
March 19, 2021 at 12:48 pm

From Switzerland, the United States, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Italy, Norway, today's titles include work for adults and children. The post Rights Roundup: A Festive Weekend in Finland appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.