The country offers a diverse range of publications, from gorgeous cookbooks and cutting-edge education titles to literary and Islamic texts.
FBF Event of the Day: Opportunities for Academic Publishers
Business Opportunities for Academic Publishers in the MENA Region With governments strategically investing in higher education, the opportunities for academic and professional publishers are tremendously growing in the Gulf Region. Learn more about the opportunities available to your company and on how to gain access to this market at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. When: TODAY, 12 October, 14.30 …
Forlagið: Iceland’s Publishing Powerhouse
A look Iceland’s role in international publishing, the future of digital publishing in Iceland, and how they survived the economic crisis.
StoryDrive Conference and SPARKS Push “Storytelling” to the Max
Edward Nawotka looks at the cross-polination that comes from the StoryDrive and SPARKS conferences at The Frankfurt Book Fair with film, gaming, and books.
Free Market Threatens Diversity, Says Former CEO of Borders UK
Philip Downer said at TOC Frankfurt that protected book markets in Europe preserve diversity of publishing and bookselling in contrast to markets like the UK.
Publishers Need to Engage With the Mobile Consumer
Mitch Joel advised boo publishers of the increased marketing opportunities on mobile platforms as more consumers shop on their smartphones.
Scholastic Preps Social Reading Platform for Kids
Scholastic is working to launch an electronic platform for children comment and share information on books they are reading, said Deborah Forte.
Nielsen Reports Print Book Sales in Decline
Nielsen Book reported at TOC Frankfurt that print book sales are declining in key global markets, but consumers are increasingly enticed by the value of e-books.
International Writers Talk About Iceland, Guest of Honor at FBF11
Jonathan Franzen, J.M. Coetzee, and Arnaldur Indridason talk about Iceland’s impact on the literary world.
360-Degree Perspective, 365 Days a Year
Editor-in-Chief Edward Nawotka provides a look at this year at The Frankfurt Book Fair and Publishing Perspectives’ role in publishing news.