MairDumont launches into UK

Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Thu, 14/04/2011 - 09:15 German travel publisher MairDumont is to launch into the English-language market, with a new subsidiary to be based in the UK. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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