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Some Day Two ObservationsMarch 24, 2009 In general, the mood at the fair feels subdued. People seem to be going about their business professionally, if not terribly enthusiastically.Some are complaining about too many fantasy wannabes. Picture books seem hard to sell, yet there are LEGIONS of them. In fact, to my eye, things look the same more than ever. According to several packagers, the Chinese are vying among themselves and bidding big numbers for both rights and copies. European publishers are lamenting a fluctuating dollar that's making as yet unpublished projects too expensive. The European stands strike me as sparsely attended, yet the Pippin Properties folks report an actual offer on the stand for a Jenny Han novel called The Summer I Turned Pretty. The Japanese and the Germans indicate that, so far, magazines are faring worse than books, as advertisers slash their budgets. Let us what see tomorrow brings. Ciao for now. Posted by Craig Virden on March 24, 2009 | Comments (6)
March 24, 2009
In response to: Some Day Two Observations James Dashner commented: Any perceived interest in YA, particularly future dystopian types like HUNGER GAMES?
March 24, 2009
In response to: Some Day Two Observations Hugh Brewster commented: Craig -- Love the blog, very nostalgic for me and a welcome distraction from writing (a historical novel for Scholastic.) With fewer attendees, is it easier to get into the good restaurants? And do they still have the "
March 24, 2009
In response to: Some Day Two Observations Hugh Brewster commented: Oops, too long as usual. I was asking if they still have the "special fair menus" that end up costing a gazillion lire.
March 24, 2009
In response to: Some Day Two Observations Barry Hutchison commented: This is a great blog. Never been to Bologna but my horror series - INVISIBLE FIENDS - is being promoted this year by HarperCollins UK.
March 25, 2009
In response to: Some Day Two Observations Regina Hayes commented: Craig, your blog is so entertaining. Much more fun than actually being there, in fact. But you're not telling us the important stuff, like what you are EATING!
March 25, 2009
In response to: Some Day Two Observations Wendy Barish commented: I'm with Regina - what and where are you eating, Craig? I believe Bologna is the only thing I've missed since retiring EIGHT (I can't believe it's been that long) years ago. You bring it all back in this brilliant overview...So what are the best new restaurants? I can still go when I travel there, as a civilian.
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