Publishing Perspectives https://publishingperspectives.com/ International publishing news and opinion Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:19:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://publishingperspectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-P19-favicon-32x32.png Publishing Perspectives https://publishingperspectives.com/ 32 32 Reaching Readers: International Publishing and the Silver Economy https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/reaching-readers-international-publishing-and-the-silver-economy/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/reaching-readers-international-publishing-and-the-silver-economy/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:19:03 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219107 The global publishing industry is often very focused on "the next generation" of readers, focusing mostly on children and young adults, but a new report encourages publishers to look at a different and growing audience with disposable income and increasing time to read - older adults. 

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/reaching-readers-international-publishing-and-the-silver-economy/feed/ 0 The Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction Announces Its 2026 Longlist https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/the-baillie-gifford-prize-for-nonfiction-announces-its-2026-longlist/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/the-baillie-gifford-prize-for-nonfiction-announces-its-2026-longlist/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:11:41 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219099 The 13 longlisted titles will be followed by a shortlist on October 1.

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/the-baillie-gifford-prize-for-nonfiction-announces-its-2026-longlist/feed/ 0 ‘A Different Reckoning of History:’ Cundhill History Prize Announces Their Shortlist https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/a-different-reckoning-of-history-cundhill-history-prize-announces-their-shortlist/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/a-different-reckoning-of-history-cundhill-history-prize-announces-their-shortlist/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:01:01 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219092 The shortlist for this top history prize gives attention to forgotten voices while also delving into today's conflict, nationalism, and globalized commodity chains.

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/a-different-reckoning-of-history-cundhill-history-prize-announces-their-shortlist/feed/ 0 ‘Who Gets to Listen. Whose Stories Are Available:’ The African Audiobook Market https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/who-gets-to-listen-whose-stories-are-available-the-african-audiobook-market/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/who-gets-to-listen-whose-stories-are-available-the-african-audiobook-market/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:51:05 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219021 Ama Dadson, CEO and Founder of AkooBooks Audio in Ghana shares the personal story which prompted her to start her company, insight into the African audiobook market(s), how they are scaling up the market quickly, and opportunities for international publishers and audiences. 

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/who-gets-to-listen-whose-stories-are-available-the-african-audiobook-market/feed/ 0 Audiobook Competition Intensifies in Sweden as Bonnier Books, Owner of BookBeat, Acquires Nextory https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/audiobook-competition-intensifies-in-sweden-as-bonnier-books-owner-of-bookbeat-acquires-nextory/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/audiobook-competition-intensifies-in-sweden-as-bonnier-books-owner-of-bookbeat-acquires-nextory/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:36:48 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219080 The proposed deal would combine two of Sweden’s leading subscription platforms while adding Nextory’s scale in markets including France and Spain.

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/audiobook-competition-intensifies-in-sweden-as-bonnier-books-owner-of-bookbeat-acquires-nextory/feed/ 0 Why Is Penguin Random House India Passing on One of the Biggest Books of the Year? https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/why-is-penguin-random-house-india-passing-on-one-of-the-biggest-books-of-the-year/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/why-is-penguin-random-house-india-passing-on-one-of-the-biggest-books-of-the-year/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:29:47 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219060 Is self-censorship behind the publisher's decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir in India?

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/09/why-is-penguin-random-house-india-passing-on-one-of-the-biggest-books-of-the-year/feed/ 5 Recognizing ‘Human’ Contributions, Longlist Revealed for the 26th getAbstract International Book Award for ‘Business Impact’ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/recognizing-human-contributions-longlist-revealed-for-the-26th-getabstract-international-book-award-for-business-impact/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/recognizing-human-contributions-longlist-revealed-for-the-26th-getabstract-international-book-award-for-business-impact/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:33:26 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219047 The winners will be announced on October 8 at the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse.

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/recognizing-human-contributions-longlist-revealed-for-the-26th-getabstract-international-book-award-for-business-impact/feed/ 0 Around the Book World: August 31, 2026 https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/around-the-book-world-august-31-2026/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/around-the-book-world-august-31-2026/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:17:56 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219025 Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/around-the-book-world-august-31-2026/feed/ 0 Around the Book World: Monday, August 24th, 2026 https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/around-the-book-world-monday-august-24th-2026/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/around-the-book-world-monday-august-24th-2026/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:21:02 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=219004 Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.

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]]> https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/around-the-book-world-monday-august-24th-2026/feed/ 0 The Right Content, the Right Partner, the Right Deal – Frankfurt Rights https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/the-right-content-the-right-partner-the-right-deal-frankfurt-rights/ https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/the-right-content-the-right-partner-the-right-deal-frankfurt-rights/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:23:24 +0000 https://publishingperspectives.com/?p=218972 Working to support the international rights business throughout the year, the Frankfurt Rights platform assists with rights discovery, contacts and licensing activity year-round, and even automates smaller transactions. 

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