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An editorial manager at Penguin tells the inside story of how an idea gets from an author’s head onto your bookshelvesIf you were writing a satirical guide to the deadening jargon of university research assessments, you might well advise your reader: “Words must be conceived thoughtfully and birthed precisely for maximum narrative impact.” But it…

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre is opening a new 1.5-million-dirham award program focused on the poetic Nabati tradition. The post Awards: Arabic Language Centre Opens Nabati Poetry Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

On Ukraine: 'We who have experienced Russian imperialism and aggression' in the Republic of Georgia; and their French colleagues. The post Ukraine: Statements of Support from Georgian and French Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Driven by winter-break extracurricular reading lists, China's charts see familiar classics in fiction, humorous history titles in nonfiction. The post China Bestsellers in January: Reading Lists and Romance appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Ahead of the ceremony for the 2022 Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding, demonstrators will call for Ukraine's 'Right to Peace.' The post Ukraine: Germany’s Börsenverein Joins Leipzig’s ‘Right to Peace’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The Emirates' new reprographic rights organization bolsters copyright protection 'the UAE’s digital economy,' says Bodour Al Qasimi. The post Copyright: The UAE Opens Its First Reprographic Rights Agency appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

With bidding still open, fundraiser whose lots include the chance to appear in books by Lenny Henry and Peter James and lunch with Jeremy Bowen has raised £37,000An auction of signed books, experiences and mentoring sessions from the British literary community to raise money for Ukraine has raised £37,000 in its first week.Lots include lunch…

'A closer exchange between blockchain and publishing experts,' Bookwire's 'All About Blockchain' is open for registration. (Sponsored) The post Coming March 29: ‘All About Blockchain’ from Germany’s Bookwire appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper, who has died aged 97, was the founder of the Open University’s publishing division, to which she recruited (among many others) me and my colleague John Pettit. She was also, with Michael Turner, co-translator of Hergé’s Tintin books, and in this capacity her name is known to Tintin fans throughout the English-speaking world.Born…

Our pre-Bologna Children's Books Edition gives us an opportunity to hear from IBBY on Putin's assault on Ukraine – and its children. The post IBBY’s Statement on Ukraine: ‘When Children Suffer’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.