Publishing Perspectives

This week, Publishing Perspectives looks back on the first half of 2012 with stories that changed our perspective and shaped the industry. We will return to our regular publishing schedule next week. Enjoy!

Best of — Business and Rights:

Publishers Beware! More Creative Destruction on the Way The digital transition in publishing could mean unlikely business acquisitions are in store for major publishers by tech giants like Apple. Read more »

For Publishers, The Long Term Is the Only Race Worth Winning Chad Post's keynote to the IPA Congress in Cape Town addresses the numerous paradoxes in contemporary publishing and prescribes taking a new, engaged attitude. Read more »

Why Publishers Need a Content Strategy Today Oxford University Press' Ingrid Goldstein explains why a simple five-step content strategy can ensure the longevity of the entire content of a publishing house. Read more »

Why Foreign Rights are a Big Deal for Small Publishers At Berrett-Koehler Publishers foreign rights sales account for 10% of revenue, much of it from backlist, and are rewarding both financially and culturally. Read more »

Best of — Asia:

Why Foreign Bestsellers Often Fail in Japan With little exposure in bookstores and Japan's emphasis on mega-bestsellers, how's a foreign author supposed to crack the Japanese book market? Read more »

Publishing in India Today: 19,000 Publishers, 90,000 Titles, Many Opportunities India's publishing industry faces rising challenges for editorial departments, new business models for distribution, and the rise of agenting in India. Read more »