‘Adaptability in a changing world is the key to success,’ according to Frankfurt-bound Richard Charkin.
Richard Charkin on the Frankfurt Ahead: ‘Drinking in the Energy’
Looking ahead to his ’50th-something’ Frankfurt, Richard Charkin muses on AI and other elements of preparation for trade visitors.
Richard Charkin in France: ‘Frespagnol’
As Richard Charkin starts his annual summer stint in France, he speaks with Arnaud Nourry and Jordi Nadal about publishing.
Richard Charkin in London: Debating Globalization in an Interconnected World
‘Perhaps globalization can only work hand-in-hand with empowerment,’ says Richard Charkin, but the debate goes on.
Richard Charkin in London: Another Side to Good News
Even as some markets’ book sales looked good this spring, Richard Charkin looks at how the industry’s reality may be clouded.
Richard Charkin in London: Existential Threats to Publishing
Richard Charkin looks at how we describe threats to publishing, and where the question of artificial intelligence may fit in.
Richard Charkin: Choose Your Own Memory Lane
Some of the big debates Richard Charkin reviews may have been resolved for the best, he says.
Richard Charkin: Postcards From Chile
Richard Charkin travels to Frankfurter Buchmesse’s 2027 guest of honor, Chile, to learn more about the market.
Richard Charkin: Exchanging Books With His Barber
Richard Charkin discovers that his barber from Türkiye is a writer whose translator is a retired electrical engineer.
Richard Charkin on Looking Forward to Frankfurt
Richard Charkin cheerfully anticipates the 2024 Frankfurter Buchmesse: ‘Of all the world’s great book fairs, none can compare.’