With economic shrinkage forecast to continue, Brazil’s publishing industry battles educational and distribution challenges: ‘We’ve had to reinvent ourselves,’ says a key player in the book business.
‘Habits of Culture’ and the Digital Dynamic: Spain’s José Manuel Anta
The impact of digital, the population’s loss of ‘cultural habits’ and challenges to the supply chain: José Manuel Anta tells us about Spain’s book market.
China’s ‘Three Book Program’: New Writings From the East
In a newly created arrangement, Chinese publishers are being introduced to international export through a ‘Three Book Program’ organized by Boston-based digital distribution firm Trajectory.
The Global Supply Chain: Interview with Ingram’s Kelly Gallagher
Ingram’s Kelly Gallagher talks about what book distribution encompasses in a more global and digital industry, and how on-demand technology saves everyone money.
‘The First Free Trade Zone For Publishing’: The UAE’s Bodour
Nothing may sound better to publishers’ ears than the phrase ‘larger global markets for publishing.’ The UAE’s Sharjah Publishing City is a new trade zone now in development.
On Publishing in India: ‘21,000 Retailers Sell Books Here’
Reflecting the myriad dynamics of the country’s culture, itself, Vinutha Mallya’s essay on India this month describes a vast, complex publishing industry with many strengths and the challenge of many inequities.
Better Children’s Books for a Better World
Klaus Humann, publisher of Aladin Verlag in Germany, talks about small publishing houses and his global search for children’s books and illustrators.
OverDrive Expands Ebook Library Lending to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
With a global reach to 34,000 libraries and institutions, digital library lending service OverDrive expands its service to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Bibliomanager Launches Print-On-Demand in Spain and Latin America
An alliance of Spanish-language publishers has launched Bibliomanager, a print-on-demand platform to deliver books locally, cutting production and distribution costs.
Free Guide to Ebook Licensing for Public Libraries and Publishers
Dosdoce, Bookwire and Publishing Perspectives are offering an exclusive ebook licensing guide for global public libraries and publishers.