The acquisition by Rakuten has enabled Kobo to speed up its ambitious overseas expansion, focusing on underserved markets. Japan, Brazil 'likely' in 2012.
Amazon has hired Mauro Widman from Livraria Cultura to develop e-book operations in Brazil, with the expectation of launching within six months.
Christian publishing continues to grow internationally, especially in the global south, but faces the same challenges as general trade publishers.
Some of the world's bestsellers are finally available to Brazilian readers as e-books, just in time for Christmas.
A group of translators have challenged themselves to re-translate the work of this important Latin American author, Clarice Lispector.
Brazil and China? Latin America and Asia? Which offers you the biggest opportunities for next year?
The e-book version of Steve Jobs' biography has already become the top-selling e-book ever in Brazil just two weeks after its release.
Brazilian authors Márcia Leite and Leonardo Chianca have written over 30 childrens' books each, and are now launching a publishing company, Pulo do Gato
Late last month, Ingram Content Group launched Global Connect, a printing and distribution program, and recently announced a partnership with Brazilian distributor Singular.
OUP's David Bowers discusses some of the main issues at the International Rights Directors Meeting, including Brazil, apps, and technology.
