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Report: Livres Canada Books Scouting Mission to São Paulo, Brazil

05/19/2010

The objective of Livres Canada Books in organizing the scouting mission to São Paulo was to report on Brazil as a potential market for Canadian publishers in terms of rights sales and distribution. The Livres Canada Books delegation consisted of three Canadian publishers with an active interest in or dealings with the Brazilian market, the Livres Canada Books Programs Manager, and Brazilian interpreter and publishing consultant, Dênya Rabêlo Castro.

Delegates met with relevant Brazilian publishers, distributors, associations and government officials in order to gain an understanding of the different facets of the Brazilian publishing market. The delegation also met with officials at the Canadian Consulate General to discuss possible future support and to build upon the work and findings of the scouting mission.

Following the scouting mission, Livres Canada Books felt that a Canadian presence at the Bienal Book Fair in São Paulo would build on the momentum of the mission, and will therefore be inviting publishers to exhibit on a Canadian Collective stand in August, 2010.

This report, written by the delegation of publishers who visited Brazil in February 2010, includes a profile of the Children’s book trade perspective, of the French-language Trade perspective, and of the Scholarly book trade perspective.

Download the report.

International Digital Rights Symposium - Frankfurt 2010

05/06/2010

Call for Speakers: International Digital Book Symposium at Frankfurt

After the success of our symposium at the 2009 Frankfurt Book Fair, Livres Canada Books has decided to do it again, this time with an emphasis on digital books. Livres Canada Books will host an International Digital Rights Symposium on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in Frankfurt.

The Association is inviting speakers from international markets to discuss what’s really happening in the digital marketplace. We’re looking for various perspectives on rights, export sales and on different models used for eBook distribution in the global marketplace.

If you have a topic proposal, or would like to recommend a speaker, contact Tricia McCraney at +1 613-562-2324 ext. 228 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The Association for the Export of Canadian Books announces a new trademark

04/26/2010

The Association for the Export of Canadian Books adopted a new image and trademark, effective April 1st. The Association now operates under the name Livres Canada Books. This name change is the result of recommendations first proposed in a strategic review conducted on behalf of the AECB. It was agreed by the Board of Directors that the Association renew its image, including name and logo, and update its website to increase the visibility of Canadian publishers and their titles in international markets.

“The Board of Directors of Livres Canada Books is confident that this new image, along with new association initiatives, will open more doors for Canadian publishers exporting books and establish Livres Canada Books as the leader in the developing Canadian digital export market.” said Executive Director, François Charette.

Livres Canda Books staff has been working tirelessly to develop a new website, which will launch today at: http://www.livrescanadabooks.com. The new site will make it easier for international publishers to find Canadian titles, thereby creating new and increased sales opportunities worldwide.

Contact: Tricia McCraney
Coordinator, Communications and Marketing
+1 613 562-2324 ext. 228
tmccraney{at}livrescanadabooks.com

End of financial year 2009-2010

03/08/2010

March 31, 2010 is fast approaching and publishers eligible under FRMAP 2009-2010 need to send by April 23, 2010, their FRMAP claims for fairs, salons and export sales trips taking place up to the last day of March. This time of year is crucial for the distribution of contribution payments as soon as possible after the end of the financial year. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The relevant forms are available online.