Patience has paid off for Max Seeck as one of his ice-thawing Nordic noir novels is set to start production for television this year.
Spanish Audio: Barcelona’s Libranda Partners With Berlin’s Zebralution
Libranda and Zebralution stress that ‘publishers can access funding to produce audiobooks while retaining the license’ in their new offer.
At London Book Fair: Translation Markets’ Expansion, Challenges
‘A major shift in English and American culture’ toward translation is examined in a session at London Book Fair.
Rights Roundup and Awards: ‘Comedy Queen’ Wins a Crystal Bear
The adaptation of Jenny Jägerfeld’s ‘Comedy Queen’–about a 13-year-old who wants to be a stand-up comedian–picks up a Berlinale award.
A Translation Press for Women’s Writings Opens in England
Aina Martí-Balcells at Héloïse Press in Canterbury says she expects to release a first translation in May and produce four titles this year.
Spain’s Book Market: 40 Percent More Online Buying During Lockdown
A new study of the book market in Spain shows consumers are reading more during the pandemic lockdown, buying more books online, and still prefer print over digital.
On Carmen Balcells: Remembering the Role of a Literary Agent
Kalem Literary Agency remembers legendary Spanish literary agent Carmel Balcells and her contributions to international authors, writing and agenting.
Indie Booksellers of Catalonia Launch E-books with Libranda
Liberdrac, a new e-book platform for the independent booksellers of Catalonia, powered by Libranda and offering 2,000 titles in Catalan, has launched.