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China Bestsellers: February?s Bid for Good Relationships
by Porter Anderson
26 Apr 2024 at 7:54am
The holiday-filled February market in China threw some light on the self-help sector and the desire of many consumers to upgrade their social relationships.
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The UK?s Ondaatje Prize Announces Its 2024 Shortlist
by Porter Anderson
26 Apr 2024 at 7:23am
The 20th anniversary Ondaatje Prize for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that ?evok[es] the spirit of place? announces its 2024 shortlist.
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Isabella Hammad Wins the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize
by Porter Anderson
26 Apr 2024 at 6:34am
The US$35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize goes to Isabella Hammad, whose 'Enter Ghost' explores the Palestinian diaspora.
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French- and English-Language Canadians Protest Copyright Inaction
by Porter Anderson
25 Apr 2024 at 5:25pm
'Québec rights holders have not been immune' from the devastation of Canada's copyright act in fair-dealing,' says Copibec's Christian LaForce.
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Beijing Book Fair Expects 70 Nations? Engagement in June
by Porter Anderson
25 Apr 2024 at 4:47pm
The 2024 Beijing International Book Fair includes a program for international publishers, with applications open until May 10.
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Book Ads on French TV? Publishers Differ With Government
by Eric Dupuy
25 Apr 2024 at 3:23pm
The French government is starting a two-year trial allowing book ads on TV, but some publishers worry this will accelerate the dominance of bestsellers.
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Arpita Das: Screening the Word
by Arpita Das
24 Apr 2024 at 3:07pm
With a surge of streaming services in India, writes Arpita Das, publishers must play a more active role in book-to-film adaptations.
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Italy: AIE Supports Antonio Scurati in Liberation Day Controversy
by Porter Anderson
24 Apr 2024 at 10:18am
Italian publishers are standing up for author Antonio Scurati, whose Liberation Day statement reportedly was canceled by RAI.
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The UK?s Women?s Prize for Fiction Names a 2024 Shortlist
by Porter Anderson
24 Apr 2024 at 8:17am
From the longlist's eight debuts, one remains on the shortlist for the 29th Women's Prize for Fiction in the United Kingdom.
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World Book Day: EU to Exclude Book Industry from Late Payment Regulations
by Porter Anderson
23 Apr 2024 at 4:25pm
Publishers and booksellers worked together to secure an exemption from the EU's late payment legislation, a decision that protects the publishing's unique business model.
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