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Heliopolis acquires Taiwanese rights for THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES!
We are beyond excited to let you know that THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD has now been acquired by Heliopolis in Taiwan. Now the book will be published already in 8 languages!
The new non-fiction title by journalists Hannu Sokala and Juha-Pekka Raeste covers 50 companies that by large determine what kind of a world we all live in.
Download the long English sample here!
English sample includes the introduction and the chapters about Google, Gazprom, Deutsche Bank and Disney.
The title was first published in January this year and had already been acquired by A.W. Bruna in the Netherlands, Rahva Raamat in Estonia, Ullstein/Econ in Germany, Lind&Co in Sweden, Scolar in Hungary and Newton Compton in Italy!
Although 8 translation rights have been sold, they are still available in the US, UK, Russia, Denmark, Norway, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania etc.
TAIWANESE PRAISE:
The lives of most people around the world are directly influenced by those 50 companies, but few are aware of the dark undercurrents of interest beneath them. This book reveals the shocking truth about the inner workings of these companies, and how they affect all of our lives. It is with great excitement that we present this book in a superb edition for readers of Traditional Chinese language. It will arouse the curiosity of all readers who are interested in the power of economic forces to shape our lives, for better or worse.
—Mina Lin, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Heliopolis Culture Group, Taiwan
THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD
by Juha-Pekka Raeste & Hannu Sokala
Large multinational corporations influence how we think, what we eat, who we meet, how we spend our time and even who we vote for. As those businesses grow, their influence and power over people and governments also grows. To make sure that the future is not dictated by corporations, but by people, we need to know more about them.
This exciting non-fiction title by experienced financial journalists Hannu Sokala and Juha-Pekka Raeste covers 50 companies that comprise a large part of global market forces. They determine what kind of a world we all live in.
DUTCH PRAISE:
The title of this book immediately caught my eye, but it’s rare that a book delivers beyond its clever name. This book does. It’s an entertaining, thought-provoking read about the world we live in and the companies that, when unchecked, will shape our future.
Joost van den Ossenblok, Publisher Non-Fiction, A.W. Bruna Uitgevers, Netherlands
GERMAN PRAISE:
I like the idea of 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES. The title grapped my attention immediately. The authors show the necessary competence and also gain my sympathy by admitting very openly that their selection is subjective. Nevertheless, the mix of well-known and never-heard-before companies is convincing After reading you are definitely smarter than before. It’s a profound but at the same time timeless and easy to sell title. I am glad to publish this project in Germany.
– Juergen Diessl, Publishing Director, Econ Verlag, Ullstein Buchverlage GmbH, Germany
ESTONIAN PRAISE:
We used to believe that the World is governed by states and international organizations. We lived by the rules set by those entities and elect politicians to oversee that these rules and laws are applied – as democracies should.
What we didn’t know is that in the shadows of our everyday life, there are other entities – multinational corporations – that have made our lives more convenient and versatile, but also while doing that, have amassed a huge amount of power that they are not keen to give away.
We rarely come to see how this power was created and how it is used today. Are those companies, rather than our countries and laws, controlling our lives? Who are those companies? Let’s find out!
– Rain Siemer, Publisher, Rahva Raamat, Estonia
SWEDISH PRAISE:
This book immediately caught my attention and we are proud to be Raeste’s and Sokala’s Swedish publisher. We constantly read about some of the corporations in the book, like Google or Amazon, others, like Hon Hai, Tencent and Zhōngguó Yāncǎo Zǒnggōngsī, the world’s largest tobacco business, are unknown to most of us. We really look forward to the release and hope that this thrilling, frightening and enlightening work will reach many readers, since we all need more knowledge about the ever-expanding global conglomerates and their impact on our future on this planet.
– Anders Gustafson, Senior Editor, Non-Fiction, Lind & Co, Sweden
ITALIAN PRAISE:
THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD is a a book that is not afraid to name things. an investigation that will change the perspective of many on who they are ruling the future of the world and how little we can trust them. It is terrible to realize for certain that money has become more important than people’s well-being. Investigations like this on, accurate and rigorous, renew the sense of the publisher’s profession
– Martina Donati, Editor, Newton Compton, Italy
HUNGARIAN PRAISE:
When reading this we are sitting behind Ikea desks, using Microsoft laptops, maybe even drinking Coca-Cola. After the Covid times we plan to travel with Ryanair on a Boeing airplane. But until we cannot travel, we advise to read this book, which can bring closer to the understanding the world around us. We are happy to present to the Hungarian readers this undoubtedly exciting reading.
– Andras Kozma, Foreign Rights Manager, Scolar Kiadó, Hungary
FINNISH PRAISE:
The book’s title 50 Most Dangerous Companies is a compelling lure. It makes you think of an excavator hoisting out the biggest crooks one by one. In truth, journalists Juha-Pekka Raeste and Hannu Sokala deliver multifaceted analyses of the powerful companies. …/ Raeste and Sokala deliver excellent journalism. It takes initiative, it’s thought-provoking, entertaining, and appropriately polemicizing.
– Mikael Kosk, Hufvudstadsbladet Newspaper
Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
ESTONIA: Rahva Raamat
GERMANY: Econ/Ullstein
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
NETHERLANDS: A.W. Bruna
SWEDEN: Lind & Co
TAIWAN: Heliopolis
Reading materials:
English sample, full Finnish manuscript
About author
Bibliography
Today Elina Ahlback Literary Agency celebrates its 12th anniversary!
The story of the Elina Ahlback Literary Agency began in Manhattan, New York, in February 2009. While Elina’s son was skating in the skate park under the Brooklyn Bridge, the courageous decision to establish the agency was made — with its mission to build bridges between authors and publishers worldwide and with its passion to internationalize Finnish literature.
Elina Ahlback Literary Agency is Finland’s leading and first independent, international literary agency representing Finnish and Nordic authors’ and illustrators’ book, film & TV rights in international markets. The Agency also represents U.S. publishers and their authors exclusively in the Nordic countries.
We are enormously proud of the authors we have the honor to represent and are celebrating with some of the best praises for our excellent authors and titles this Spring:
A New York Times Bestseller
Translated with icy precision, by Kristian London, is written in short, sharp, present-tense chapters, a technique which adds to its relentless tension.
– The Wall Street Journal on
The Witch Hunter by Max Seeck
Best Book of the Month
This provocative Finnish author enters the fray of American literature (thanks to translation from David Hackston) with a racy, wonderfully weird novel about a therapist’s sessions with a sex-obsessed woman.
– Entertainment Weekly on
My Friend Natalia by Laura Lindstedt
Best Travel Book of Year 2021
Packed with emotions, this book is like reading a travelogue, feminist’s manifesto and a self-help guide in one.
– The Independent on
The Women I Think About at Night by Mia Kankimäki
Best Debut Novel of the Year
By pushing her character into a crisis, a writer can sometimes observe the abyss of the mind. How eloquently we are led from the drama of a crisis into facing the questions of domination and subjugation. The intense mood is amplified by the close-knit style of expression. The general impression of this dense novel follows along the same lines as the communication between the characters: it surely is cold but it does emit some heat.
– Parnasso on
Arctic Mirage by Terhi Kokkonen
Winner of a National Crime competition 2019
Finland is the new Mecca of crime fiction. You need proof? Just read the first novel by A.M. Ollikainen. I couldn’t imagine a better start for a series. CARGO is outstanding.
– Marco Schneiders, Publishing Director, Bastei Lübbe on
Cargo by A.M.Ollikainen
Winner of The Best Crime Fiction Novel in 2020
This art detective thriller that is constructed around the masterpiece by Michaelangelo Caravaggio moves fluidly forward like an Italian little criminal on his scooter. The twists and turns are swift and the plot as intricate as the Sicilian courtly etiquette; yet the tranquil pace of the narration allows the reader to stay on board.
– KMV Magazine on
Lead White by Jyrki Erra
A national bestseller
Miika Nousiainen’s FACELIFT is first and foremost a fantastic humorous novel full of wit and charming characters. Moreover the author does not shy away from more serious issues and offers a refreshing perspective on many clichés and stereotypes. Reading Facelift is an experience not to be forgotten.
– Lucie Bregantová, Host Publishing on
Facelift by Miika Nousiainen
Winner of the Storytel Audio book Award 2020 for the Best Crime Novel
Winner of Elisa Kirja Book Award, Best Newcomer 2020
Our first impression after reading this wonderful book is ‘It is such a fascinating and engaging read, that your biggest challenge will be putting the book down.’ Scandinavian landscapes, 30-years old mystery, investigation, all the atmosphere – ideal mix. We even felt the True Detective vibes! We liked the masterful parallel storylines, the formed author`s style, and, of course, the perfect ending!
– Sofia Shramko, Mann Ivanov Ferber on
All The King’s Men by Elina Backman
A national bestseller
The title of this book immediately caught my eye, but it’s rare that a book delivers beyond its clever name. This book does. It’s an entertaining, thought-provoking read about the world we live in and the companies that, when unchecked, will shape our future.
– Joost van den Ossenblok, A.W. Bruna on
The 50 Most Dangerous Companies by Juha-Pekka Raeste and Hannu Sokala
An immediate national bestseller
Love is not – although abstruse – irrational….These two things, the search for love at the same time as you are escaping from it and the process of observing and describing it, are at the core of Irrational Things. — Little by little, all these irrational things are presented by Turunen to the reader in her endearing way that takes notice of the smallest details. Time flies, the narrator changes and becomes more and more aware. As a cunning writer, Turunen has fooled the reader into fearing how a distant relationship can survive. And suddenly, I as a reader, realize that all the while I’ve been following an artist’s development story.
– Suvi Ahola, Helsingin Sanomat on
Irrational Things by Saara Turunen
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Dutch rights pre-empted for THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES!
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Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
ESTONIA: Rahva Raamat
GERMANY: Econ/Ullstein
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
NETHERLANDS: A.W. Bruna
SWEDEN: Lind & Co
About author
Bibliography
Estonian rights sold for THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD!
THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD is a new non-fiction title by journalists Hannu Sokala and Juha-Pekka Raeste that covers 50 companies that by large determine what kind of a world we all live in.
We are really glad to let you know that now the book will be published in 6 countries, with Rahva Raamat acquiring the rights in Estonia!
The title has previously been acquired by Ullstein/Econ in Germany, Lind&Co in Sweden, Scolar in Hungary and Newton Compton in Italy!
Download the long English sample here!
ESTONIAN PRAISE:
We used to believe that the World is governed by states and international organizations. We lived by the rules set by those entities and elect politicians to oversee that these rules and laws are applied – as democracies should.
What we didn’t know is that in the shadows of our everyday life, there are other entities – multinational corporations – that have made our lives more convenient and versatile, but also while doing that, have amassed a huge amount of power that they are not keen to give away.
We rarely come to see how this power was created and how it is used today. Are those companies, rather than our countries and laws, controlling our lives? Who are those companies? Let’s find out!
– Rain Siemer, Publisher, Rahva Raamat, Estonia
GERMAN PRAISE:
I like the idea of 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES. The title grapped my attention immediately. The authors show the necessary competence and also gain my sympathy by admitting very openly that their selection is subjective. Nevertheless, the mix of well-known and never-heard-before companies is convincing After reading you are definitely smarter than before. It’s a profound but at the same time timeless and easy to sell title. I am glad to publish this project in Germany.
– Juergen Diessl, Publishing Director, Econ Verlag, Ullstein Buchverlage GmbH, Germany
SWEDISH PRAISE:
This book immediately caught my attention and we are proud to be Raeste’s and Sokala’s Swedish publisher. We constantly read about some of the corporations in the book, like Google or Amazon, others, like Hon Hai, Tencent and Zhōngguó Yāncǎo Zǒnggōngsī, the world’s largest tobacco business, are unknown to most of us. We really look forward to the release and hope that this thrilling, frightening and enlightening work will reach many readers, since we all need more knowledge about the ever-expanding global conglomerates and their impact on our future on this planet.
– Anders Gustafson, Senior Editor, Non-Fiction, Lind & Co, Sweden
ITALIAN PRAISE:
THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD is a a book that is not afraid to name things. an investigation that will change the perspective of many on who they are ruling the future of the world and how little we can trust them. It is terrible to realize for certain that money has become more important than people’s well-being. Investigations like this on, accurate and rigorous, renew the sense of the publisher’s profession
– Martina Donati, Editor, Newton Compton, Italy
HUNGARIAN PRAISE:
When reading this we are sitting behind Ikea desks, using Microsoft laptops, maybe even drinking Coca-Cola. After the Covid times we plan to travel with Ryanair on a Boeing airplane. But until we cannot travel, we advise to read this book, which can bring closer to the understanding the world around us. We are happy to present to the Hungarian readers this undoubtedly exciting reading.
– Andras Kozma, Foreign Rights Manager, Scolar Kiadó, Hungary
FINNISH PRAISE:
The book’s title 50 Most Dangerous Companies is a compelling lure. It makes you think of an excavator hoisting out the biggest crooks one by one. In truth, journalists Juha-Pekka Raeste and Hannu Sokala deliver multifaceted analyses of the powerful companies. …/ Raeste and Sokala deliver excellent journalism. It takes initiative, it’s thought-provoking, entertaining, and appropriately polemicizing.
– Mikael Kosk, Hufvudstadsbladet Newspaper
Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
ESTONIA: Rahva Raamat
GERMANY: Econ/Ullstein
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
SWEDEN: Lind & Co
About author
Bibliography
German rights sold for THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD!
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Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
GERMANY: Econ/Ullstein
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
SWEDEN: Lind & Co
About author
Bibliography
THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD in Finnish bestseller lists!
THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD is a new eye-opening non-fiction title by experienced investigative journalists Hannu Sokala and Juha-Pekka Raeste. It covers 50 companies that comprise a large part of global market forces and by large determine what kind of a world we all live in.
The book was published in January to excellent reviews and has already a third print run on the way, being the TOP8 non-fiction title in Akateeminen Kirjakauppa! THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD has been acquired by Lind&Co in Sweden, Scolar in Hungary and Newton Compton in Italy! Download the long English sample here! SWEDISH PRAISE: ITALIAN PRAISE: HUNGARIAN PRAISE: FINNISH PRAISE: Apply for FILI translation grants before Saturday 1st of May! Apply now: The Spring application period started on 1st of April and will be closed on 1st of May. Please note that only translations from Finnish or Finnish-Swedish to foreign languages will be supported. Translators: |
Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
SWEDEN: Lind & Co
About author
Bibliography
Now Swedish rights sold for THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD!
THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD is a new eye-opening non-fiction title by experienced investigative journalists Hannu Sokala and Juha-Pekka Raeste. It covers 50 companies that comprise a large part of global market forces and by large determine what kind of a world we all live in.
The book was published in January to excellent reviews and has already sold out two print runs, with a third on the way!
We are now very happy to announce that the Swedish rights for the book have now been sold to Lind & Co! Previously the title has been acquired by Scolar in Hungary and Newton Compton in Italy!
Download the long English sample here!
The new, longer English sample now also includes chapters about Google, Gazprom, Deutsche Bank and Disney.
SWEDISH PRAISE:
This book immediately caught my attention and we are proud to be Raeste’s and Sokala’s Swedish publisher. We constantly read about some of the corporations in the book, like Google or Amazon, others, like Hon Hai, Tencent and Zhōngguó Yāncǎo Zǒnggōngsī, the world’s largest tobacco business, are unknown to most of us. We really look forward to the release and hope that this thrilling, frightening and enlightening work will reach many readers, since we all need more knowledge about the ever-expanding global conglomerates and their impact on our future on this planet.
– Anders Gustafson, Senior Editor, Non-Fiction, Lind & Co, Sweden
Only 2 weeks left to apply to FILI translation grants from Finnish and Finland Swedish!
Apply now:
The unique translation grant system in Finland gives you an opportunity to finance your translation costs up to 70% read more here: https://fili.fi/en/grants/
The Spring application period started on 1st of April and will be closed on 1st of May.
Please note that only translations from Finnish or Finnish-Swedish to foreign languages will be supported.
Translators:
We will advise you to find the best possible translators, and in some cases, you can also translate from English. Find more information about translators here: https://kaantopiiri.fi/en/search-translators/
Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
SWEDEN: Lind & Co
About author
Bibliography
Now longer sample available for THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD! Read the Italian praise!
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Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
About author
Bibliography
Now Italian rights sold for 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD!
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Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
HUNGARY: Scolar
ITALY: Newton Compton
About author
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First sale for 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD!
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THE 50 MOST DANGEROUS COMPANIES IN THE WORLD
MAAILMAN 50 VAARALLISINTA YHTIÖTÄ
Otava/Nemo, January 2021
Reading materials:
English sample
Rights sold:
FINLAND: Otava/Nemo (orig.)
HUNGARY: Scolar
About author
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EALA Spring 2021 Non-Fiction Rights Guide
We are very proud to share our Spring 2021 Non-Fiction Rights Guide and announce exciting titles from uncovering dangerous companies, exploring a unique love story and everything in between!
Browse our full Spring 2021 Non-Fiction Rights Guide here.
The 50 Most Dangerous Companies in the World
by Juha-Pekka Raeste & Hannu Sokala
He who controls technology and our knowledge rules the world.
This exciting non-fiction title by experienced financial journalists Hannu Sokala and Juha-Pekka Raeste uncovers 50 companies that make up a large part of global market forces and that largely determine the kind of world we live in.
Some of the companies in the list are relatively unknown (Zhōngguó Yāncǎo Zǒnggōngsī and BlacRrock) some predictable (Google, Amazon), some may seem surprising (Ikea and Disney) and some inevitable (Gazprom and Chevron). Some feed on our gluttony (Cargill and Coca-Cola), some on our vanity (ByteDance and Facebook), some on the lust and some on the greed.
The book reads like a thriller story, starting with the smaller players and ending with the most dangerous companies in the World.
Download info sheet and Finnish pdf here
English sample coming soon!
The Story of Aino and Alvar Aalto
by Heikki Aalto-Alanen
The love story of the world-famous, pioneering design couple Aino and Alvar Aalto, written by the Aaltos’ grandson
Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino are internationally celebrated for their architecture, furniture, glassware and other interior design, but their personal lives have been relatively unknown – until now. This book, written by the Aaltos’ grandson, contains photos, sketches, and personal letters between Aino and Alvar beautifully illustrating how inseparable this couple was both in work and love.
“Countless books have been written about Alvar Aalto’s architecture and other works. Recently, Aino Marsio-Aalto has also received the recognition she deserves in her own right as well as in her role in the rise of Alvar Aalto as one of the leading architects of the 20th century,” says Heikki Aalto-Alanen. “The voice in this book is personal. I want to tell the story of Aino and Alvar’s unique partnership, relationship, and their joint life work from the perspective of a family member. I also want their own voices to be heard.”
In addition to the photographs from the family archive, the book is illustrated with Aino and Alvar’s drawings of each other and of their children, as well as landscape drawings made while traveling, along with other architectural drawings and photographs.
Download English sample from here
Gentle Power: A Revolution in How We Think, Lead and Succeed
by Emilia Lahti
GENTLE POWER is a universal strategy showing how integrity-fueled fortitude is the key to restoring balance to a globalized capitalist world where it seems the value of true human connection is becoming less of a priority every day. It starts first with personal transformation, but leads to better business practices, a stronger sense of self, and a deeper connection to the world and to others.
Based on her pioneering research at University of Pennsylvania on the Finnish concept of sisu, Lahti’s work proves that true success cannot be achieved or sustained by measuring profits and keeping track of “wins.” Instead, success in all areas of life is deeply rooted in the qualities of gentleness and grounded, rooted strength. Lahti shows that we all have access to deep reserves of this gentle power, ingrained in our biology and in our cultural origins, it simply needs to be embraced and nurtured in order to access its transformative power.
Download English proposal and sample chapters here
Future Identities
by Perttu Pölönen
Are you an expander, inspirer, crystallizer, or enlightener?
The years and decades to come will force each of us to rethink our place in this world. Traditionally, identity has been based on a profession, for example, but in the future it is worth building on skills.
Future Identities is an immersive book on identifying one’s own strengths and verbalizing them. If you were a colorer, extender, linker or cross-pollinator, what could you do in the future?
English sample coming soon!
Daily Sisu: How to tap into Finnish fortitude for a more resilient life.
by Katja Pantzar
Daily Sisu is a hands-on guide on how to use sisu – the unique Finnish concept of fortitude in the face of challenges – in your everyday life.
By the author of The Finnish Way – rights sold to 22 territories!
Inspired by sisu, the unique form of Finnish resilience and courage in the face of all sorts of challenges, journalist and writer Katja Pantzar embarks on a journey to uncover practical sisu-inspired ways of coping with tough times. Whether that means dealing with the everyday issues facing us all ranging from wellbeing and health concerns to relationship and work-career dilemmas or bigger picture social and sustainability issues, Daily Sisu offers inspiration, hope, action and motivation.
Download English proposal & sample chapters here
English manuscript coming in May 2021
The Extraordinary Women of History
by Maria Pettersson
Finland’s Bestseller #2, over 20,000 copies sold!
Extraordinary “Badass” Women of History – meet Pirates, Psychics, Priestesses and Princess Spies and 96 other women whose stories your history teacher never told you.
Extraordinary Women of History introduces over a hundred exceptional women from different periods of history and from all corners of the world. It is a veritable treasury of captivating stories and unsung ballads about the exciting women in history. Outrageous, amazing, terrible, heroic, thrilling and above all extraordinary; their life stories make the reader gasp and ask: “Why haven’t I heard of them before?”