Italy: Bologna Licensing Trade Fair Announces 17th Edition - Publishing Perspectives

The Bologna Licensing Trade Fair returns in April alongside the children's book fair, with awards and a focus on audiovisual content. | Continue reading


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UK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles - Publishing Perspectives

... Bologna Children's Book Fair (April 8 to 11). Bologna Book Plus is an operation tasked with creating general-industry publishing content and events ... | Continue reading


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Italy: Bologna Children's Book Fair Names 2024 Illustration Winners

Easily one of the largest illustration competitions in the world, Bologna Children's Book Fair's Illustration Exhibition has 79 winners. | Continue reading


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Frankfurt's 2026 Guest of Honor Czechia Opens Translation-Focused Planning

... publishing. “It's a very interesting program,” Krafl says, “and in 2024, we'll promote it at the book fairs in Leipzig, Bologna, London, and Frankfurt ... | Continue reading


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In Wales: Graffeg Buys World Rights to a Kids' Book on Immigration

... Bologna Children's Book Fair. Suggs is hardly a stranger to grappling with what many might feel are “advanced” topics for young readers. For ... | Continue reading


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Frankfurt Rights Meeting: AI’s Impact on the Business

A high-level overview of AI and publishing interests opens the 75th Frankfurt's Rights Meeting in its new multi-week format. The post Frankfurt Rights Meeting: AI’s Impact on the Business appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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NYU’s New Advanced Publishing Institute: 2024 Speakers

The 2024 inaugural NYU Advanced Publishing Institute names speakers scheduled for January's five-day inaugural course in New York City. The post NYU’s New Advanced Publishing Institute: 2024 Speakers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Texas Censorship Law Is Blocked, One Day Before Implementation

Federal district court in Austin enjoins Texas from enforcing any part of its book-ratings law 'HB 900,' a preliminary injunction to come. The post Texas Censorship Law Is Blocked, One Day Before Implementation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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‘Credit’ Where It’s Due: Switzerland’s Frontiers Adopts the Taxonomy

The Lausanne-based research publisher adopts the Credit contributor roles taxonomy for transparency and dispute mitigation. The post ‘Credit’ Where It’s Due: Switzerland’s Frontiers Adopts the Taxonomy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Europe: A New Residence Map Pinpoints Opportunities for Translators

The 'Translation in Motion' program, under RECIT's auspices, now has a graphical overview of residence programs for translators. The post Europe: A New Residence Map Pinpoints Opportunities for Translators appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Artificial Intelligence: Elsevier Releases ‘Scopus AI’ for Researchers

The Elsevier Scopus research database has released 'Scopus AI' for scholarly writers to explore, promising speed and responsibility. The post Artificial Intelligence: Elsevier Releases ‘Scopus AI’ for Researchers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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MVB’s New UK Teleordering Service Platform Goes Live

In only 15 months, MVB UK's Teleordering platform has been developed and is operating for booksellers and publishers in the United Kingdom. The post MVB’s New UK Teleordering Service Platform Goes Live appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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The Publishers Association Hails the UK’s ‘Sector Vision’

The United Kingdom's new 'Sector Vision' for the creative industries opens amid welcoming comments from publishing's leadership. The post The Publishers Association Hails the UK’s ‘Sector Vision’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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European Publishers Welcome Parliament’s ‘AI Act’ Draft Approval

Targeted instances of potential 'artificial intelligence' usage include 'emotion recognition systems' and 'predictive policing systems.' The post European Publishers Welcome Parliament’s ‘AI Act’ Draft Approval appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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APA Report: Audio Sales in Double Digits for 11th Year

The proprietary audiobook sales survey annually made by the Audio Publishers Association sees a US$1.8 billion in 2022. The post APA Report: Audio Sales in Double Digits for 11th Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Abu Dhabi Publishing and Creative Industries Congress

The second annual edition of the Abu Dhabi Publishing and Creative Industries Congress Is Onstage. The post Abu Dhabi Publishing and Creative Industries Congress appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Torino’s Rights Center Expands Its International Reach

The Torino fair's rights center's participants this year are from 46 countries, as compared to 21 last year, organizers say. The post Torino’s Rights Center Expands Its International Reach appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Readies Its 32nd Edition

One of the Arab world's largest bookselling fairs, the public-facing Abu Dhabi International Book Fair opens May 22. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Readies Its 32nd Edition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Open Road’s ‘Free Voices’: Selling Banned Books in a New Initiative

The idea behind Open Road's new 'Free Voices' is to market banned books to consumers through the company's 'Ignition' channels. The post Open Road’s ‘Free Voices’: Selling Banned Books in a New Initiative appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Norway’s New ‘WEXFO Youth’ Comes of Age

This year's second outing for Lillehammer's World Expression Forum opens an extensive and dedicated new program for young people. The post Norway’s New ‘WEXFO Youth’ Comes of Age appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Elsevier’s Cell Press and Hong Kong Polytechnic To Publish ‘Nexus’

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are a specifically named element of the coverage that 'Nexus' is meant to publish. The post Elsevier’s Cell Press and Hong Kong Polytechnic To Publish ‘Nexus’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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US Market in April: Down 2 Percent in Print Unit Sales

The month of April in the States, per Circana data tracking, saw only 11 'designated market areas' in truth growth this spring. The post US Market in April: Down 2 Percent in Print Unit Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Post-Easter US Print Sales Up 5 Percent in Late April

In the week ending April 22, Circana saw adult nonfiction posting the largest gains in the United States print market. The post Post-Easter US Print Sales Up 5 Percent in Late April appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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In England: The Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist

The Women's Prize 2023 shortlisted books are called by the jury 'ambitious, diverse, thoughtful, hard-hitting and emotionally engaging.' The post In England: The Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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London Book Fair: A ‘Journey of African Publishing’

Amid a digital transition in Africa, key publishing players at London Book Fair say they see more content coming from the continent. The post London Book Fair: A ‘Journey of African Publishing’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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In Singapore: the Asian Festival of Children’s Content Returns in May

After digital and hybrid editions for three years, Singapore's Asian Festival of Children's Content goes fully physical again. The post In Singapore: the Asian Festival of Children’s Content Returns in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Tove Jansson's Moomin Characters Licensed to Barnes & Noble - Publishing Perspectives

In the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids area of Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Moomin Characters' worldwide licensing agency, Rights & Brands ... | Continue reading


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Rights Roundup: Post-Bologna Rights Deals for Adults - Publishing Perspectives

Following the robust turnout and programming at Bologna Children's Book Fair, Rights Roundup looks at some work for the adult market. | Continue reading


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Bologna's Licensing Awards: 160 Entries, 10 Winners - Publishing Perspectives

The Bologna Licensing Trade Fair/Kids program was in its 16th year, ... In cleanup mode here, following Bologna Children's Book Fair, ... | Continue reading


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The Folio Society: At Bologna to Meet Illustrators - Publishing Perspectives

The Folio Book Illustration Award 2023. Illustrators attending the 60th Bologna Children's Book Fair gather to look at Folio Society editions of books ... | Continue reading


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Poland's Draga Group: An Audiobook Platform with Beat - Publishing Perspectives

At Bologna Children's Book Fair, Sonia Draga appears on March 6 at the Bologna Book Plus stage with Ricardo Franco Levi. She is the vice-president ... | Continue reading


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Bologna's 60th Edition Draws 28,894 Visitors - Publishing Perspectives

The in-person professional visitor count at Bologna Children's Book Fair 2023 jumped by 35 percent over 2022, organizers say. | Continue reading


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International Women's Day: The Women's Prize for Fiction Names a 2023 Longlist

More from Publishing Perspectives on international book and publishing ... of the Year in London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards. | Continue reading


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At Bologna: Italy's Children and Youth Publishing by the Numbers

IPA president Karine Pansa, right, and Bologna Children's Book Fair director Elena Pasoli meet onstage at the opening of the 2023 trade show on ... | Continue reading


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Bologna's 2023 Winners: Best Children's Publishers of the Year - Publishing Perspectives

Speakers in the March 6 opening day of Bologna Children's Book Fair's 60th iteration, a day that has ended with the naming of the Bologna Prize ... | Continue reading


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Pasoli and Thomas on Today's 60th Bologna Opening

Bologna Children's Book Fair director Elena Pasoli speaks at the 2022 Jerusalem International Book Forum, left, and guest director Jacks Thomas in ... | Continue reading


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Yatromanolakis on Bologna's Market of Honor: Greece - Publishing Perspectives

... of the Market of Honor pavilion at Bologna Children's Book Fair. ... Alongside trade show director Elena Pasoli and Bologna Book Plus guest ... | Continue reading


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IPA's Events Lineup at Bologna Children's Book Fair - Publishing Perspectives

The International Publishers Association leadership will be at Bologna Children's Book Fair in a series of high-profile events. | Continue reading


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At Bologna: PublisHer Will Have Its First Trade Show Stand

Two Days of Programming at the New Stand. Since being formed by Bodour Al Qasimi in March 2019 during London Book Fair, the PublisHer network of women ... | Continue reading


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Rights Roundup: 'Buy Ukrainian Rights' - Publishing Perspectives

As festive as the moment normally might be on the approach to Elena Pasoli's Bologna Children's Book Fair in its 60th edition, the world can do no ... | Continue reading


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London's Folio Society Teams With Bologna Book Plus on Illustrations

Thomas: 'An Endlessly Impressive Illustration Talent'. As the momentum increasing ahead of Bologna Children's Book Fair (March 6 to 9), one ... | Continue reading


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London’s Folio Society Teams With Bologna Book Plus on Illustrations

England's Folio Society has partnered this year with Bologna Book Plus on programming and an award in the trade show's Illustrators Café. The post London’s Folio Society Teams With Bologna Book Plus on Illustrations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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IPA’s Prix Voltaire Deadline Week: Challenges in Kids’ Literature

Amid final nominations for IPA's Prix Voltaire, book bannings and charges of censorship raise new controversies in children's content. The post IPA’s Prix Voltaire Deadline Week: Challenges in Kids’ Literature appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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England's Klaus Flugge Prize Names Its 2023 Longlist - Publishing Perspectives

... which honors illustrators for their pivotal role in children's books. ... two weeks before the start of the 2023 Bologna Children's Book Fair, ... | Continue reading


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Bologna Book Fair Names Cross Media Award Winners - Publishing Perspectives

A Hungarian book-to-animated-film project and a Canadian online platform for kids take Bologna's top Cross Media Award honors. | Continue reading


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Bologna Focus: Italy's €283 Million Children's Book Market - Publishing Perspectives

At Bologna Children's Book Fair, the AIE and Bologna Book Plus will look at Italy's growing children's and young adult book market. | Continue reading


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Reykjavik International Literary Festival Names Guest Authors

The 16th edition of Iceland's biennial Reykjavik International Literary Festival has announced its 2023 lineup of authors. The post Reykjavik International Literary Festival Names Guest Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. | Continue reading


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Rights Edition: Bologna Book Plus' Rights Programming - Publishing Perspectives

As Publishing Perspectives readers know, Bologna Book Plus is the co-located “general publishing brand” of Bologna Children's Book Fair (March 6 ... | Continue reading


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