International market data, Frankfurt event picks, and updates from Africa and India
FRANKFURT A.M. EDITION
October 15, 2020
— INSIDE THIS EDITION —
This year, Publishing Perspectives' coverage of the digital Frankfurt Book Fair includes morning and evening email editions with event recommendations and coverage of the fair's discussions and announcements.
Canada’s book industry is going online for this “Special Edition” of the Frankfurt Book Fair. Three short literary documentaries showcasing renowned Canadian authors and illustrators will be broadcasted on the world's stage. Discover our short literary documentaries; our list of Canadian titles translated into German; as well as our list of Canadian rights available on the German market!
In the absence of in-person book fair meetings this year, literary agents are hosting webinars to pitch titles. Here are Riky Stock's webinar picks at the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair.
The Ghanaian founder of Sub-Saharan Publishers outlines the importance of the Africa Publishing Innovation Fund’s program to assist the continent’s book business.
With the help of many partners, Frankfurter Buchmesse has this year compiled a series of videos and market reports publishing markets around the world.
‘Uncertainty is the only certainty,’ says Taylor & Francis’ Nitasha Devasar, in describing near-term prospects and long-term opportunities amid the contagion’s surge.
Trying to find creative stories that portray diversity and different cultures? Go to the Brazilian Publishers page on PubMatch and see the power of the Brazilian publishing market! Over 350 books of several literary genres are available in many different languages.
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