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SIBF 2022: Sharjah’s 'Rights Souk' Impresses
The Sharjah Publishers Conference, which preceded the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair, wrapped up last week, having attracted 971 publishing houses, literary agents, and rights professionals from 92 countries.
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SIBF 2022: PRH CEO Dohle Says Ruling Is "Utterly Wrong"
Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle took the stage on Tuesday morning at the Sharjah International Book Fair and said he is "super disappointed" with the court ruling blocking PRH's proposed acquisition of S&S, calling the decision "utterly wrong."
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SIBF 2022: Sharjah Publishers Conference Draws Global Pros
Nearly 1,000 publishing professionals from 92 countries are participating in three days of professional development and matchmaking events prior to the opening of the Sharjah International Book Fair, where Italy is the Guest of Honor country.
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Interview with Marcus Dohle
The Arabic language book marketplace has an incredibly rich history. The market has also faced unique challenges, from ongoing issues with distribution and logistics to struggles with piracy.
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Interview with Bodour Al Qasimi
When I look back on my life and what I have achieved so far, I realise that everything that I have done has been a stepping stone on the path to my role at IPA. The EPA, which I established in 2009, was an important milestone on this journey.
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Q&A with Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner is a No. 1. New York Times bestselling thriller novelist. A self-described research junkie, she has transformed her interest in police procedure and criminal minds into a streak of internationally acclaimed novels, published across 30 countries.
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The Growing Global Market for Manga, Webtoon and and Asian Style Content
Manga is currently the fastest growing publishing category in the US. According to NPD Bookscan, in 2021 manga sales were up 160% compared to 2020. A similar success is being reported around the world, including sales up 75% in Germany according to Deutsche Welle and sales up 107% in France in 2021 compared to 2020 according to Les Echos.
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2nd National Libraries Summit
After a very successful inaugural event last year, National Library leaders from around the world will gather together at the 2nd National Libraries Summit on 6-7 November in conjunction with the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) to discuss crucial issues to better serve their countries.
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Literary Agents: Connecting Publishers and Writers
If you are associated with the business of publishing in any capacity, you will know that literary agencies and agents are critical to the life cycle of a book. In fact, the industry as a whole and book readers worldwide owe a big thank you to literary agents, who for decades have been responsible for the birth of bestsellers, making the right connections between publishers and writers.
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Brazil’s Karine Pansa Embraces the Future at the IPA
Karine Pansa is set to take over as president of the International Publishers Association on January 1 for a two-year term. Currently Vice-President, Pansa has served on the IPA’s executive committee since 2016 and follows a dynamic term as President by UAE’s Sheika Bodour al Qasimi.
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