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London Book Fair Names Its 2024 Charities of the Year
January 17, 2024 at 10:57 pm

London Book Fair this year has chosen two charities: Book Aid International and the home market's National Literacy Trust. The post London Book Fair Names Its 2024 Charities of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Censorship: Texas ‘Book Rating’ Law Is Blocked on Appeal
January 17, 2024 at 4:53 pm

A Texas law requiring books to be rated for sexual content has been blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The post Censorship: Texas ‘Book Rating’ Law Is Blocked on Appeal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Canada Calls for AI Input With Copyright Needs Still Unmet
January 16, 2024 at 8:58 am

Ottawa is working through an AI inquiry while Canada's publishing industry is 'still waiting for ministers to honor their commitment.' The post Canada Calls for AI Input With Copyright Needs Still Unmet appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Rights Roundup: JVNLA and Esku Cooking Up Deals
January 11, 2024 at 4:40 pm

A literary agency merger serves up culinary publishing as our Rights Roundup highlights books published in Turkish, Catalan, French, German, and Finnish. The post Rights Roundup: JVNLA and Esku Cooking Up Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Venice’s ‘Mauri School’ Conference: ‘The New Challenges’
January 11, 2024 at 2:50 pm

The conference closing the 41st rendition of the Mauri Foundation's 'school of booksellers' will be a look at new issues ─ and déjà-vu. The post Venice’s ‘Mauri School’ Conference: ‘The New Challenges’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

IPA Opens the Prix Voltaire to International Nominations
January 11, 2024 at 1:37 pm

Nominations for the 2024 Prix Voltaire have opened, the laureate to be honored at Guadalajara's International Publishers Congress. The post IPA Opens the Prix Voltaire to International Nominations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

In Tbilisi: Bookseller Tamara Megrelishvili on Sales Trends
January 10, 2024 at 12:45 pm

Tamara Megrelishvili, founder of Georgian bookstore Prospero's talks about the impact of diminished tourism, war, and political unease. The post In Tbilisi: Bookseller Tamara Megrelishvili on Sales Trends appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

AAP StatShot: US Industry Was Up 1.8 Percent in October
January 9, 2024 at 3:42 pm

The AAP StatShot report for October shows US book publishing revenues at US$10.6 billion in the first 10 months of 2023. The post AAP StatShot: US Industry Was Up 1.8 Percent in October appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

China Bestsellers: ‘Three-Body’ News and November Sales
January 8, 2024 at 12:36 pm

Our exclusive November bestseller lists in China saw boosts from annual 'Double 11' sales and a new interest in traditional Chinese medicine. The post China Bestsellers: ‘Three-Body’ News and November Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

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.