Industry Notes: Copyright Clearance Center’s Frankfurt Programming; Changes Ahead for LitAg

As the world's largest book industry trade show prepares to undergo some construction updates in coming years, this year's longtime Frankfurt sponsor announces key programming events for the upcoming book fair. The post Industry Notes: Copyright Clearance Center’s Frankfurt Programming; Changes Ahead for LitAg appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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OFT gives go-ahead for Amazon/TBD merger

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