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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Celebrates 50 Years
A preview of the 50th Bologna Book Fair includes the TOC Bologna program, Sweden as the Guest of Honor Country, and a list of award winners recognized during the fair.
One Year of Translating, Selling Swedish Literature Direct
Stockholm Text, a young publishing house translating and publishing Swedish literature in English, share lessons learned from their first year in business.
Is the Swedish Academy Losing Credibility?
Bad behavior and lapses in judgement in awarding various Nobel Prizes over the years threaten to diminish the Swedish Academy’s esteem.
Telegram CEO Says Sweden Moving Too Slow in Digital Sweepstakes
‘It’s sad, but sometimes I really long for Amazon,’ muses Per Näsholm, CEO of Sweden’s Telegram, company that combines books and music, print and digital.
Novellix, Dejavu Push Publishing Innovation in Sweden
The Big Three may dominate Swedish publishing, but innovation is happening on the periphery at start-ups like short-form publisher Novelix and POD provider Dejavu.
Should Agents Be Blamed for Stealing Authors, Switching Houses?
Finding the best financial deal for authors is the main reason agents exist. If so, should they be blamed for doing their job when they betray presumed loyalty?
Scandinavia’s Crime Lords: Stockholm’s Salomonsson Agency
The Salomonsson Agency is credited helping turn Scandinavian crime fiction into a global phenomenon. But is it over? They say ‘nej!’
Why Have US Trade Pubs Largely Balked at D2C E-bookselling?
The big US trade publishers have largely opted out of selling direct-to-consumer. Why? Fear of disintermediating the booksellers seems moot at this point.
D2C E-bookselling Means Being Relevant, Accessible, Honest
For publishers to make the best use of D2C e-bookselling opportunities they need to have an authentic relationship with their readers, says Sweden’s Publit.