DROPCAP BLOG
Two “Gringas” in Guadalajara: Exploration, Revelations & Rediscovery at the Spanish-Speaking World’s Largest Book Fair
For a Latin America-based professional like me, there was no better place to connect in-person with the complex, diverse world of publishing than the Guadalajara Book Fair with DropCap Rights Agent, Allison Olson. Here’s what I learned…
2023 in Book Fairs: DropCap's Year in Review
We attended all the biggest international book fairs this year: London, Bologna, Frankfurt and Guadalajara. Here are our top takeaways…
Behind the Scenes at Frankfurt Buchmesse, 2023 with Director of Operations, Aaron McMenamy
Our Director of Operations, Aaron McMenamy’s follow up notes about his experience at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair were too good not to share! Here they are, in his words…
Behind the Scenes at FIL: The Guadalajara International Book Fair
Of course, we love all book fairs, but there is something very, very special about FIL.
2022 Frankfurt Book Fair: Top Six Takeaways
The team at DropCap is home from the Frankfurt Book Fair, and all we can say is WOW. What an incredible week!
Behind the Scenes at an International Book Fair
While the entire world had to pivot and change in the past two years, book fairs are back in business. Join us for a look behind the scenes as we prepare ourselves for the Frankfurt Book Fair, the biggest global rights marketplace in the world, this coming October.
Covers around the world
Our special journey to Asia continues with some good fiction and nonfiction titles. The books we represent are popular throughout the continent, especially among Korean, Japanese and Chinese publishers. Our Asian partners are licensing, with the help of our amazing co-agents, content that covers a great variety of topics: from bestselling author David Michie’s novels to neuroscience-based studies on the skill set we will have to develop in the future. From inspiring stories on how to overcome limiting beliefs to automated stock trading systems. Get ready to be surprised by the different designs chosen internationally.
Please judge a book by its cover
«Don’t judge a book by its cover», they say. Well, in our profession, this rule does not always apply. Book covers have become essential marketing tools. They can be real masterpieces. Follow us on a unique journey to Asia through many covers that we are particularly proud of.
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Fifteen Pride and Non-Prejudice
Pride and Non-Prejudice. Join us for the latest edition of A Tale of Two Agents as we explore new content and new amazing titles.
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Fourteen Between the Fairs
Between the Fairs. Join us for the latest edition of A Tale of Two Agents as we share highlights from Bologna Children’s Book Fair and London Book Fair.