GetAbstract International Book Award explained

The getAbstract International Book Award is a bilingual award for nonfiction business-focused books.

History

The getAbstract International Book Award has been presented annually since 2001 and is awarded to four authors (or co-authors) for their work in English or German.[1] [2] [3] The initial focus of the award was on books from the genres economics, politics, and society. Over the years, the focus has narrowed more specifically to business-relevant books.[4] The award intends to raise the visibility of "(...) titles that make a difference to how [people] think, work, and live.”[5]

Until 2020, the award ceremony took place at the Frankfurt Book Fair;[6] [7] since the COVID-19 pandemic, the award has been presented virtually.

In 2021, the getAbstract International Book Award will include a total financial prize of EUR 20,000.

Media partners

The getAbstract International Book Award has been presented in cooperation with notable business media partners including Financial Times Germany and Capital.

SInce 2021, the official media partner is brand eins.

The award is regularly covered by international media including Financial Times[8] [9] Germany, Handelszeitung & The Wall Street Journal,[10] [11] The Boston Globe,[12] Reuters,[13] Handelsblatt,[14] Bloomberg Television,[15] and several other publications[16] and websites.[17] [18] [19] [20]

Jury

The jury, responsible for selecting the shortlist and winners, consists of getAbstract staff and external partners. All jury members receive an equal vote. The members in 2021 include the Swiss author Niko Stoifberg and German journalist Peter Lau. The jury considers books published in the twelve months preceding the award.

Winners of the getAbstract International Book Award

The getAbstract International Book Award traditionally recognizes two books per language category. The awards are weighted equally, without rank or preference.

In 2021, the winners will be announced in November. Winners are selected from the longlists, which in 2021 include titles by Nobel Memorial Prize winner Daniel Kahneman et al., psychologist Jacinta M. Jiménez,[21] and 2019 winner Dan Pontefract.

Since 2020, getAbstract has invited readers to vote for their favorite book longlisted in the “Business Impact” category. The “Readers’ Choice” award (International & German) goes to the work with the most votes.[22]

Chronological list of winners

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://press.princeton.edu/titles/8967.html Princeton University Press
  2. https://www.mcgrawhill.ca/tpm/images/Fall_2009_catalog.pdf McGraw-Hill (leading academic publisher) website
  3. http://www.mcgraw-hill.com.au/professional/booksellers/resources/2009/10_October/Business_Oct_09.pdf McGraw-Hill Catalogue 2009
  4. Web site: getAbstract. 2020-10-01. The Selection Criteria. 2021-09-06. Journal by getAbstract. en-GB.
  5. Web site: getAbstract. 2021-09-01. "We See Ourselves as Providing a Life Jacket in a Deluge of Information.". 2021-09-06. Journal by getAbstract. en-GB.
  6. http://www.book-fair.com/en/company/press_pr/newsletter/00655/index.html Frankfurt Book Fair
  7. http://www.buchmesse.de/imperia/celum/documents/Flyer09_Lesezelt.pdf Program Frankfurt Book Fair, 2009
  8. http://www.ftd.de/div/zeitung/presse/1276733.html Financial Times and getAbstract present the International Book Award
  9. http://www.ftd.de/karriere-management/management/:wirtschaftsbuecher-von-der-renaissance-zur-matrix/50023963.html "Von der Renaissance zur Matrix", October 15, 2009
  10. http://www.handelszeitung.ch/artikel/Management-_1798.html Article in Handelszeitung Online & the Wall Street Journal
  11. http://www.handelszeitung.ch/artikel/Management-Die-Krise-und-der-Buecherboom_620571.html Article in Handelszeitung Online & the Wall Street Journal 2009
  12. http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2007/12/09/years_top_titles_raised_some_eyebrows/ The Boston Globe
  13. Web site: Business Books: Titles that got attention in 2007 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20090901235453/https://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSMAR64711320071207 . 2009-09-01 . live .
  14. https://www.handelsblatt.com/news/Konjunktur-%D6konomie/%D6konomische-Nachrichten/_pv/_p/302030/_t/ft/_b/1299981/default.aspx/oekonomie-20-fuer-buchpreis-nominiert.html getAbstract International Book Award
  15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtAW8DsFiRE Interview with Philip Ruppel, Publisher McGraw-Hill Trade
  16. http://www.handelszeitung.ch/artikel/Management-_1798.html Handelszeitung & The Wall Street Journal
  17. http://www.hugendubel.de/isbn13_9780691139296.aspx Website of Hugendubel, one of the two major book retailers in Germany
  18. Web site: The World Federation of Exchanges website. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100615180417/http://world-exchanges.org/news-views/views/towards-new-global-balance. 2010-06-15. 2009-08-21.
  19. http://www.iipf.org/vita/hws.htm International Institute of Public Finance website
  20. http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=11129 MIT Press website
  21. Web site: Wiederstein. Michael. 2021-07-21. "Burnout Is Insidious: It Sneaks Up on You, Gradually Gnawing Away at You Over Time.". 2021-09-06. Journal by getAbstract. en-GB.
  22. Web site: getAbstract . 2018-08-24 . Book Award 2022: What Is Awarded – and Why? . 2023-05-11 . Journal by getAbstract . en-GB.
  23. Web site: 2020-10-15. Der International Book Award 2020 geht an Veronika Hucke BuchMarkt. 2021-09-06. buchmarkt.de. de-DE.
  24. http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-301452,newsId-2392.html John Wiley & Sons, December 9, 2008 Official Statement
  25. http://press.princeton.edu/titles/7479.html Princeton University Press. Robert Shiller: The New Financial Order
  26. http://aaupnet.org/news/prizesns.html Association of American University Presses website
  27. http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0787965464.html John Wiley & Sons. Paul Glen: Leading Geeks
  28. http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-300247.html GetAbstract International Book Award mentioned multiple times by John Wiley