Numbers from Frankfurt digital; BookFest event highlights; Charleston Library Conference in Frankfurt
FRANKFURT P.M. EDITION
October 16, 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!
With a stunning 3,627 events on Frankfurt’s digital events calendar for the week, the trade show has kept a big conversation going in its first online evocation.
Canadian publishers report losing millions of dollars in the world’s most prominent copyright controversy. The digital Frankfurt Guest of Honor Canada returns next year in–it’s hoped–a physical trade show.
In a Charleston Library Conference session at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the discussion centered on the changes brought by open access for academic libraries, researchers, and publishers.
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.
Our partners at China Publishers Magazine have created a special report for foreign publishers who want to know more about the Chinese book market. Download your free copy.
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