The inaugural rights center at Nairobi International Book Fair featured B2B meetings and an issue-driven panel discussion.
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From Asia to Latin America: Independent Comics Publishers in Frankfurt
A Frankfurt Book Fair panel on independent comics publishers highlighted the innovative ways publishers get their books to readers.
LitAg: Türkiye’s Nermin Mollaoğlu and Italian Literary Agency
Quick snapshots from two long-time Frankfurt veterans, Kalem Agency and Italian Literary Agency, on their latest projects.
Frankfurt: Do Small Book Markets Need Government Funding?
A panel in Guest of Honor Slovenia’s professional program looked at why cultural funding is essential for small-market publishers.
Nairobi International Book Fair: Publishers’ Viewpoints
African publishers at Nairobi International Book Fair look at market challenges: the desire to produce fiction and local-language literature.
Children’s Books Edition: L’École des Loisirs’ New ‘House of Stories’
The Paris bookstore Chantelivre, owned by publisher L’École des Loisirs, has opened a ‘House of Stories’ where kids engage with narratives.
Jerusalem’s Educational Bookshop at 39 Years: ‘The Palestinian Point of View’
Jerusalem’s Educational Bookshop has focused on Palestinian literature and nonfiction since its first location opened in 1984.
In Paris, BIEF Celebrates Its 150th Year: ‘Open Marketplace’
With its Paris Book Market opening today, BIEF is observing 150 years of its service to French publishing in the international industry.
ArabLit Opens a New Monthly Newsletter for Rights Professionals
The Morocco-based online magazine ArabLit offers a new rights resource for industry pros on Arabic literature and translation.
At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding
Describing an ‘inward-looking atmosphere,’ panelists at London Book Fair explored the funding impact of Brexit on the literature market.