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English PEN?s Pinter Prize: Poet and Reggae Artist Linton Kwesi Johnson
by Porter Anderson
7 Jul 2020 at 8:42am
Recognizing his 'colossal and multi-generational' impact, English PEN's Pinter Prize jury honors poet and reggae artist Linton Kwesi Johnson.
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Frankfurt: Canada Postpones Its Physical Guest of Honor Program to 2021
by Porter Anderson
7 Jul 2020 at 5:42am
With Spain, Slovenia, and Italy all pushing back a year to accommodate the change, Frankfurter Buchmesse announces that Canada will be Guest of Honor at the 2021 book fair.
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Simon & Schuster Moves Up Mary Trump Book to July 14
by Porter Anderson
6 Jul 2020 at 1:49pm
The latest step in the next book Donald Trump wants to block: The Big Five publisher accelerates the book's release, as pre-orders soar.
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Ingram Touts Print-on-Demand Capacity Boost: UK, Australia, USA
by Porter Anderson
6 Jul 2020 at 9:53am
Book distribution giant Ingram announces a new printing and shipping facility in Melbourne, while American and British plants are being upgraded.
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UK?s National Literary Trust Research Finds Benefits of Audiobooks for Kids
by Porter Anderson
6 Jul 2020 at 8:29am
A report commissioned by the Publishers Association says that during the COVID-19 lockdown, UK children listened to audiobooks, arguing to end their VAT.
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Coronavirus Impact: Spain?s Publishers Open a Two-Front Strategy
by Porter Anderson
6 Jul 2020 at 6:44am
The Spanish publishing industry has gained new clarity on where it stands with the government and is ratcheting up its demands for pendemic assistance.
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South Africa?s Ramaphosa Sends Copyright Amendment Back to Parliament
by Porter Anderson
1 Jul 2020 at 8:19am
The South African president says the bill could give rights holders 'a lesser share of the fruits of their property than was previously the case.'
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Update: New York Appellate Court Vacates Trump Restraining Order on S&S
by Porter Anderson
1 Jul 2020 at 6:49am
Simon & Schuster chief Jonathan Karp asserts the right to publish and attests that the house is unaware of impediments to Mary Trump publishing her book.
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Frankfurter Buchmesse Fetes Bärbel Becker on 39 Years at the Trade Show
by Porter Anderson
30 Jun 2020 at 8:05pm
Praised by colleagues for her 'pragmatic approach, creativity and efficiency,' Frankfurt's Bärbel Becker goes into retirement.
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Coming Thursday: A ?New Italian Books? Digital Introduction With English
by Porter Anderson
30 Jun 2020 at 10:21am
The brand-new translation rights program from Italy offers an introductory session on Thursday from Paris, Madrid, Munich, and London as well as Milan.
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