Titles decline during France's "rentrée littéraire"

Written By: Barbara Casassus Publication Date: Wed, 26/10/2011 - 08:40 The number of titles published in France during the "rentrée littéraire" declined to 704 this year from 714 in 2010, but the number of publishers producing them rose to a record 231 from 208, according to market research firm GfK. Behind the 11% increase are the small and medium-sized houses, which published one to three titles, noted Olivier Raynal, entertainment director at GfK Retail and Technology France. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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