Elina Ahlbäck
Literary Agency Oy Ltd.
Korkeavuorenkatu 37, FI-00130 Helsinki, Finland
info(at)ahlbackagency.com
tel. +358 400 512 101
Elina Ahlback Literary Agency
Elina Ahlbäck
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The Elina Ahlback Literary Agency sells foreign rights in fiction, children’s books and non-fiction to publishers all around the world and negotiates the best possible contract, including a marketing plan, for its clients. We are regular participants at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the London Book Fair, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair and Göteborg Book Fair.
The Elina Ahlback Literary Agency was established in June 2009 by Elina Ahlbäck, who has enjoyed a successful career in publishing and bookselling since 1982. She has built an extensive personal network in the international publishing community. Our agency is located in the heart of Helsinki.
Elina Ahlbäck
Literary Agent, CEO
elina.ahlback(at)ahlbackagency.com
tel. +358 400 548 402
Elina runs the agency and sells Scandinavian rights in children's books, fiction and non-fiction on behalf of international publishers and agents. She represents Finnish authors worldwide, negotiating rights in fiction, non-fiction and children's books.
Päivi Ruottinen
Associate Agent
paivi.ruottinen(at)ahlbackagency.com
tel. +358 400 512 101
Päivi joined the agency in April 2010 and holds a Master of Arts degree in publishing and rights management as well a Bachelor's degree in international business. She sells rights to Finnish children's books and non-fiction worldwide. Please direct all general enquiries to her.
Melanie Schmitt
Rights Assistant
melanie.schmitt(at)ahlbackagency.com
Melanie joined the agency in October 2011 and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration. She is the assistant to Elina Ahlbäck and is responsible for a smooth order at the office. Melanie comes from Germany but calls Finland already for four years her home of choice.