Andrew Albanese, Author at Publishing Perspectives

Bologna Children’s Book Fair Announces the 2026 ‘Illustrators Exhibition’ Selections

Andrew Albanese — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:35:49 +0000

The winners were chosen from some 20,790 submissions from 4,158 illustrators representing 94 countries and regions.

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U.S. Trade Sales Cooled Somewhat in November but Remain Solid

Andrew Albanese — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:26:07 +0000

According to the AAP's monthly StatShot report, U.S. trade revenues for November 2025 were up over the previous year.

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National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for 2025 Book Awards

Andrew Albanese — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:30:38 +0000

Among the most prestigious honors in American letters, the NBCC Awards are the sole prizes bestowed by a jury of working critics and book review editors.

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After Baker & Taylor Collapse, Australian Library Supplier James Bennett to Sponsor IFLA Public Library Award

Andrew Albanese — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:12:27 +0000

IFLA reps said James Bennett's sponsorship will ensure the “ongoing celebration of excellence in library design and function.”

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Publishers Move to Join Copyright Lawsuit Over Google’s Gemini AI Product

Andrew Albanese — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:23:03 +0000

“This case will address a fundamental question of the AI era: what responsibility do AI companies have to copyright owners whose works they’ve stolen to build their trillion-dollar businesses?” By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief he Association of American Publishers (AAP) this week announced that two of its member publishers—Cengage Group and Hachette Book Group—have filed a motion to intervene as ...

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IPA Seeks Nominations for 2026 Prix Voltaire

Andrew Albanese — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:33:00 +0000

Any individual, group, or organization can nominate a publisher that has recently published “controversial works amid pressure, threats, intimidation or harassment,” or that has “a distinguished record over many years of upholding the freedom to publish and freedom of expression.” By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief he International Publishers Association this week launched its call for nominations for the 2026 IPA ...

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Shortlist Announced for Ukraine’s 2025 Chytomo Awards

Andrew Albanese — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:36:50 +0000

The awards honor those who are "transforming Ukraine’s publishing industry and sharing Ukrainian literature worldwide." The winners of will be announced on January 29 in Kyiv.

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Open Road Acquires RosettaBooks, Bringing Together Two Ebook Pioneers

Andrew Albanese — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:28:13 +0000

The deal will add RosettaBooks’ catalog of more than 700 classic books to Open Road’s list. “We are deeply gratified to be bringing Rosetta’s iconic collection of titles to Open Road’s catalog,” said David Steinberger, Open Road’s CEO, in a statement.

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IPA Announces New Chair of Freedom to Publish Committee

Andrew Albanese — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:13:51 +0000

Jessica Sänger has been elected chair of the International Publishers Association Freedom to Publish Committee, succeeding Norwegian publisher Kristenn Einarsson.

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Sage, Textbook Authors Settle Dispute Over Anthropic Settlement Guidance

Andrew Albanese — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:24:22 +0000

Textbook & Academic Authors Association filed a motion after authors received misleading emails about claims in Anthropic copyright infringement settlement.

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