Ukraine publishers speak out against ban on Russian books

Latest skirmish in conflict with hostile neighbour will threaten domestic book trade, say leading figures from the industryUkrainian publishers have reacted angrily to their government’s ban on importing books from Russia, claiming it will create a black market and damage the domestic industry.The ban, passed by Ukraine’s parliament, is the latest front in the battle between Kiev and Moscow that has been running since Russia annexed Crimea and pro-Russian forces seized power in parts of eastern Ukraine in 2014. Books from Russia account for up to 60% of all titles sold in Ukraine and are estimated to make up 100,000 sales a year. Related: Ukraine prepares to ban 'anti-Ukrainian' Russian books Related: Ukrainian librarian under house arrest takes case to court of human rights Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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The Cases Against Book Bans

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The independent publisher making a business of celebrity book imprints

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New PEN America Report Finds School Book Bans at Record Levels

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German Book Prize: 180 Novels Submitted by 106 Publishers

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