Hobbled, as are other markets, by high production and shipping costs, Poland’s book business learns that its taxation won’t be eased.
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Swiss Publisher Helvetiq Expands to the US and Canada
Pointing to a women’s suffrage book for youngsters–and beer hiking guides for older kids–Helvetiq is widening its horizons.
International Rights Pros at Frankfurt: Trends and Titles
Ahead of the Frankfurter Buchmesse, we asked some of the most seasoned literary agents what issues and titles are top-of-mind this season.
Rights Edition: Aufbau’s Inka Ihmels on ‘Exchanging Ideas With Arab Publishers’
Abu Dhabi-bound rights director Inka Ihmels of Berlin’s Aufbau Verlag is looking to learn ‘what kinds of genres work in Arab markets.’
Rare Books Dealer Librairie Clavreuil Expands Its International Presence
Cathleen Robitaille of Librairie Clavreuil will be at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘Our aim is to discuss our love of old books together.’
Rare Language Combinations: Translation in Motion’s Residencies in Europe
Nine literary and translation centers have residencies for up to 18 translators this year, in the new Translation in Motion program.
Poland’s Authors May Benefit From Pensions, Insurance, Other Benefits
A bill expected to be approved by the Polish Parliament, creates a new Chamber of Artists to administer a benefits plan for creative workers.
Polish Publishing Update: Growth Cited in Pandemic-Era Online Sales
The Polish publishing market, though seeing strength in the pandemic in its digital infrastructure, has struggled with profit margins.
A Czech Second-Hand Books Boom: Knihobot’s Big Year
Knihobot, an online second-hand bookseller, is seeing increasing success with Czech consumers and plans to expand to Slovakia and Germany.
French Youth Books: Glénat Acquires Hugo Companies for Romance, Comics
One goal of Glénat’s acquisition of Hugo, says Arthur de Saint Vincent, is a complementary use of licenses, heavy on romance and comics.