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:
Bookseller Livrarias Curitiba Has Best Year in Its History
Bookstore chain Livrarias Curitiba is not only celebrating its 50th anniversary, but also record sales and expansion, with 2012 sales up 19.9% over 2011. Read More
Lafonte to Invest $15 Million in 2013, Launching Two Imprints
Publisher Lafonte, part of media group Escala, is investing US$ 15 million in the Brazilian market in 2013, including launching two new imprints. Read More
Ministry of Culture In, National Library Out
The Ministry of Culture is once again resuming control of the national book and reading promotion activities after having ceded control to the National Library. Read More
Leipzig Fair Features Nine Brazilian Authors
Nine Brazilian writers will participate in literary and cultural programs in four German cities, in preparation for the Frankfurt Book Fair, starting with the Leipzig Book Fair, March 14-17. Read More
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