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Rights Roundup: Coming to a Trading Platform Near You
October 2, 2020 at 8:49 am

As Frankfurt Rights goes online, these titles are available for international rights deals from the UK, Norway, Germany, Sweden, and Spain. The post Rights Roundup: Coming to a Trading Platform Near You appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

South Africa: SA Book Awards Honor Author Trevor Noah
October 1, 2020 at 11:03 am

The 2020 SA Book Awards' highest honor goes to Trevor Noah for his rendition for young readers of his memoir, 'Born a Crime.' The post South Africa: SA Book Awards Honor Author Trevor Noah appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Beijing International Book Fair Announces Rights Trading Success
September 30, 2020 at 4:14 pm

Organizers of the 27th Beijing International Book Fair announce 1,400 exhibitors registered for their 'Smart Rights Link' online platform. The post Beijing International Book Fair Announces Rights Trading Success appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Words Without Borders in September: ‘Asian Peruvian’ Writing
September 29, 2020 at 9:47 am

As the term 'Asian' begins 'to groan under the weight of its load' of many cultures, Jennifer Shyue looks at Peruvian writers in translation. The post Words Without Borders in September: ‘Asian Peruvian’ Writing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Rights Roundup: Getting Over ‘Virtual’ and Down to Business
September 25, 2020 at 12:39 pm

From Finland, the United States, Canada, Norway, Spain, Turkey, and France, many of our titles today are new to the rights market. The post Rights Roundup: Getting Over ‘Virtual’ and Down to Business appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Guest of Honor Canada Announces Frankfurt Digital Events
September 24, 2020 at 7:58 am

Canada FBM2020 brings Atwood, a McLuhan exhibition, music, and more to its online programming at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Guest of Honor Canada Announces Frankfurt Digital Events appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

NPD Book Cites a ‘Switching of Gears’ in the US Market
September 23, 2020 at 1:07 pm

The week ending September 12, Kristen McLean writes, was the first in 2020 in which 'every book on the Top 10 list was a frontlist title.' The post NPD Book Cites a ‘Switching of Gears’ in the US Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Canada’s Cundill History Prize Shortlist: 10 Instead of Eight This Year
September 22, 2020 at 10:26 am

Canada's Cundill History Prize reveals its larger-than-usual shortlist of 10 titles, Peter Frankopan calling them 'a fantastic collection.' The post Canada’s Cundill History Prize Shortlist: 10 Instead of Eight This Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

China Bestsellers in August: A Nobel Laureate Hits the Charts
September 21, 2020 at 1:01 pm

The acclaimed Chinese author Mo Yan, has raced onto the bestseller list in China with his first book since his 2012 Nobel win, A Late Bloomer The post China Bestsellers in August: A Nobel Laureate Hits the Charts appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.