The Rights Circle
Join the Circle
Bring your publishing world into the Circle.
Who Is the Circle For?
A meeting place for people who make books travel
We welcome publishing houses of different sizes, languages, cultural contexts and editorial traditions—from independent and specialist presses to larger publishing houses—that share an interest in quality books, intercultural exchange and international discovery.
What matters is not size, catalogue volume or existing international visibility. We are interested in distinctive publishing identities, editorial quality, professional integrity and a genuine willingness to discover, share and learn from others.
What matters is not how big your publishing world is, but what it can bring to the Circle.
Who Is the Circle For?
A meeting place for people who make books travel
We welcome publishing houses of different sizes, languages, cultural contexts and editorial traditions—from independent and specialist presses to larger publishing houses—that share an interest in quality books, intercultural exchange and international discovery.
What matters is not size, catalogue volume or existing international visibility. We are interested in distinctive publishing identities, editorial quality, professional integrity and a genuine willingness to discover, share and learn from others.
What matters is not how big your publishing world is, but what it can bring to the Circle.
What Can You Bring?
Every participant brings something different
Books
High-quality new titles or remarkable backlist works worth discovering.
Knowledge
Understanding of readers, authors, languages and local publishing realities.
Experience
Insights built through work with creators, translators, booksellers and readers.
Perspective
A distinctive cultural and editorial way of seeing stories and ideas.
Curiosity
A willingness not only to be discovered, but to discover others.
What Can You Bring?
Every participant brings something different
Books
High-quality new titles or remarkable backlist works worth discovering.
Knowledge
Understanding of readers, authors, languages and local publishing realities.
Experience
Insights built through work with creators, translators, booksellers and readers.
Perspective
A distinctive cultural and editorial way of seeing stories and ideas.
Curiosity
A willingness not only to be discovered, but to discover others.
How We Curate the Circle
Curated by values, not by size or visibility
Participation is not automatic. The value of the Circle depends on the quality, integrity and contribution of the publishers that become part of it.
Editorial Quality
Books and publishing work of genuine editorial and creative value.
Distinctive Publishing Identity
A recognisable editorial perspective that contributes to diversity.
Professional Integrity
Responsible relationships with creators and rights holders.
Intercultural Openness
A willingness to encounter publishing cultures beyond one’s own.
Representation & Respect
Cultures and traditions encountered on their own terms.
Contribution & Reciprocity
A commitment to share knowledge and contribute to others’ learning.
The Circle is open to difference, but not indifferent to values.
How We Curate the Circle
Curated by values, not by size or visibility
Participation is not automatic. The value of the Circle depends on the quality, integrity and contribution of the publishers that become part of it.
Editorial Quality
Books and publishing work of genuine editorial and creative value.
Distinctive Publishing Identity
A recognisable editorial perspective that contributes to diversity.
Professional Integrity
Responsible relationships with creators and rights holders.
Intercultural Openness
A willingness to encounter publishing cultures beyond one’s own.
Representation & Respect
Cultures and traditions encountered on their own terms.
Contribution & Reciprocity
A commitment to share knowledge and contribute to others’ learning.
The Circle is open to difference, but not indifferent to values.
Express Your Interest
Bring what makes your publishing world distinctive
Expressing your interest is an opportunity to introduce your publishing house, your publishing work and the perspective you could bring. Each expression is considered in relation to the principles and values that shape our community.
If these principles resonate with the way you publish, discover and connect, we would like to hear from you.