PublishNews Brazil: Brazil is #9 in Global Ranking, Frankfurt Events

In PublishNews Brazil by Edward Nawotka

This week’s issue of PublishNews Brazil, a collaboration between Publishing Perspectives and Publish News, brings you all the latest news from the booming Brazilian book market, including:

Brazil Lands at #9 on Global Ranking of the Publishing Industry
Brazil is ranked #9 on the annual Global Ranking of the Publishing Industries (included here), with consumer prices of 2.54 billion euros, and is Latin America’s largest.

Frankfurt’s CEO Panel Goes (A Little) Brazilian
The theme of the CEO panel at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair is “Disruptions and New Frontiers” and includes execs from Google, B&N, Kobo, Fnac, and Indiaplaza.

Lost in Translation No More
Machado, a new English-language magazine, offers publishers the opportunity to sample the best new Brazilian writers.

Books, Grants and Caipirinhas!
Enjoy drinks and conversation — and learn about Brazilian translation grants — at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair.

And be sure to look out for two pullout special edition supplements covering the Brazilian publishing market in our Wednesday and Thursday Frankfurt Book Fair Show Dailies.

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About the Author

Edward Nawotka

A widely published critic and essayist, Edward Nawotka serves as a speaker, educator and consultant for institutions and businesses involved in the global publishing and content industries. He was also editor-in-chief of Publishing Perspectives since the launch of the publication in 2009 until January 2016.