Coronavirus-hit Italy sees 25% drop in book sales

According to the Italian Publishers Association (AIE), Italy's book market fell 25% last week, with those areas worst-hit by the coronavirus—such as Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia—seeing drops of 50% and above. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 21:19:43 UTC ]

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Rights Trading: Paris Book Market Sees Record Growth

France Livre's fourth annual Paris Book Market for international rights sales drew an enthusiastic response from many who attended. The post Rights Trading: Paris Book Market Sees Record Growth appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-06-09 02:46:31 UTC ]
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The Upcoming Paris Book Market in Its Fourth Year

This week's Paris Book Market rights-trading program has a new alignment with The Netherlands' embassy. The post The Upcoming Paris Book Market in Its Fourth Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-06-02 01:40:58 UTC ]
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Brazil’s Publishers Release New Book Market Research

Brazil’s book market is reported to have grown in 2024, with digital content at nine percent of revenue. The post Brazil’s Publishers Release New Book Market Research appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-06-01 23:13:25 UTC ]
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IPA on Reported Moscow Arrests: ‘The Risks Publishers Now Face in Russia’

The International Publishers Association alerts its world membership to reports of Russian actions against 'LGBT propaganda.' The post IPA on Reported Moscow Arrests: ‘The Risks Publishers Now Face in Russia’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-05-20 16:37:30 UTC ]
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UK Publishers Release More of Their ‘Soft Power’ Study

The United Kingdom's Publishers Association's annual meeting features a study on UK publishing and 'soft power' at home and abroad. The post UK Publishers Release More of Their ‘Soft Power’ Study appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-05-07 18:31:44 UTC ]
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The Young Publishers Association Is Nurturing the Industry’s Next Generation

The volunteer-run nonprofit, launched in 2024 by Noah Perkins, is providing publishing newcomers with opportunities for connection and mentorship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Sales Were Sluggish in January

Sales of adult fiction fell 5.7% in the month—the main factor in driving down total sales by 0.7% at the companies that report results to the Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Latvia’s Book Market Driven by Fiction and Domestic Authors

Local authors of fiction and their genre dominated the Latvian trade publishing market in 2024, in a 'stable year' of business. The post Latvia’s Book Market Driven by Fiction and Domestic Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-17 22:47:59 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Week: ‘International Adults’ Hail UK Publishing

The United Kingdom’s Publishers Association has a survey describing the good reputation of the UK’s books. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Reputational Value t’s already being cheered for its “Great Copyright Heist” description of the UK government’s AI “opt-out proposal”... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-10 11:54:57 UTC ]
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‘My Name Is Barbra’ Wins Audiobook of the Year at 2025 Audie Awards

At the 30th annual Audies, presented by the Audio Publishers Association and held in New York City on March 4, winners across 28 categories were announced. Barbra Streisand’s memoir took home the night's biggest honor, Audiobook of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New Study: Half of Australians Say They Want To Read More

The Australian Publishers Association and Australia Reads have made a first large study of reading habits in their market. The post New Study: Half of Australians Say They Want To Read More appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-28 19:49:16 UTC ]
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Brazil’s Book Market: Consumer Research Reflects Price Perceptions

Survey respondents in Brazil tell Nielsen BookScan they find physical-store pricing a barrier to book-buying. The post Brazil’s Book Market: Consumer Research Reflects Price Perceptions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-27 00:20:34 UTC ]
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UK: ‘The Great Copyright Heist Cannot Go Unchallenged’

The Publishers Association's Dan Conway  calls for 'partnership' rather than 'subservience' as the UK's AI consultation closes. The post UK: ‘The Great Copyright Heist Cannot Go Unchallenged’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-25 23:10:14 UTC ]
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Final PubWest Conference Focuses on Finance, Fostering Best Practices

Publishers Association of the West held its final annual conference in New Orleans February 11–13 before it joins forces with the Independent Book Publishers Association this July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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London’s Westminster Book Awards: The 2025 Winners

'The breadth, quality, bravery, and importance of political writing:' the Publishers Association's Dan Conway on the Westminster Book Awards The post London’s Westminster Book Awards: The 2025 Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-13 19:14:42 UTC ]
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Bookshop.org is launching e-books to help local bookstores compete with Amazon’s Kindle

The challenger brand to Amazon’s hegemony has big plans to build further, starting with a new e-book initiative. Andy Hunter decided something needed to be done about the endless rise of Amazon in 2018—the year that the e-commerce giant surpassed 50% of book sales in the U.S. market. “I was... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-01-28 11:30:00 UTC ]
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The Audie Awards Competition Names Its 2025 Finalists

Now in its 30th year, the Audie Awards program from the Audio Publishers Association this year grows to 28 categories. The post The Audie Awards Competition Names Its 2025 Finalists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-22 21:13:57 UTC ]
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