In decluttering his library, Richard Charkin is reminded of unexpected returns in publishing. The post Richard Charkin: Three Books, Three Lessons appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
AAP’s StatShot for September: Modest Gains in the US Market
Total sales in 2019 so far were indicated to be $11.4 billion, an increase of 4 percent over the same timeframe in 2018, per the September StatShot. The post AAP’s StatShot for September: Modest Gains in the US Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
BIEF’s Fellowship for Arab Publishers: Contrasts and Commonalities
The week's progrm in Paris has brought Arab publishers into meetings and visits with French counterparts to exchange experiences and viewpoints. The post BIEF’s Fellowship for Arab Publishers: Contrasts and Commonalities appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
Publishing Scotland’s Translation Fund Reopens, One Eye Watching Brexit
Now taking applications for its second-round translation funding of the 2019-2020 cycle, Publishing Scotland is also keeping an eye on Brexit. The post Publishing Scotland’s Translation Fund Reopens, One Eye Watching Brexit appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
Industry Notes: John Murray Press Launches US Basic Books Imprint in the UK
Hachette in London is creating a Basic Books imprint for the UK in cooperation with the New York Hachette house of that name. The post Industry Notes: John Murray Press Launches US Basic Books Imprint in the UK appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
Hallie Rubenhold Wins 2019 Baillie Gifford Nonfiction Prize for ‘The Five’
Hallie Rubenhold's Baillie Gifford Prize-winning book seeks to restore the reputations of the 1888 victims of Jack the Ripper. The post Hallie Rubenhold Wins 2019 Baillie Gifford Nonfiction Prize for ‘The Five’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
Industry Notes: IFFRO Elects New Board, Cara Duckworth Joins AAP
Operating as 'a trustworthy defender of copyright and its members’ interests,' IFFRO installs a new board. And the AAP hires Cara Duckworth from RIAA. The post Industry Notes: IFFRO Elects New Board, Cara Duckworth Joins AAP appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
Aspen Institute Names Its 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist
Unusual for its focus on socially relevant fiction, the Aspen Words Literary Prize has six debuts among its 16 longlisted titles for 2020, is third year. The post Aspen Institute Names Its 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
East of England: A Call for Under-Represented Writers
Norwich's National Centre for Writing opens applications for its 2020 Escalator Talent Development Scheme for fiction writers in eastern England. The post East of England: A Call for Under-Represented Writers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
‘Maoism’ Author Julia Lovell Wins Canada’s $75,000 Cundill History Prize
Said to 'embody everything the Cundill History Prize is here to celebrate,' Julia Lovell's 'Maoism' becomes the 11th winner of the award. The post ‘Maoism’ Author Julia Lovell Wins Canada’s $75,000 Cundill History Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
