Amazon closed a deal in Brazil with Bookstore chain Livraria da Vila to sell Kindles through the remainder of 2012 until January 2013.
PublishNews Brazil: Ebook Prices Disappoint, Romania Hot for Brazil
This week’s issue of PublishNews Brazil looks at disappointment over high ebook prices in Brazil, the booming market for Brazilian lit in Romania, and Frankfurt’s new Sao Paolo staffer.
PublishNews Brazil: Bookstore Report, Top Book Prizes Awarded
Google and Amazon launching their bookstores in Brazil isn’t the only news this week, which also includes the annual bookstore report and the awarding of the Telecom and Jabuti prizes.
Google and Amazon Launch Brazilian E-bookstores, Minutes Apart
On Wednesday, the same day Kobo celebrated the launch of its e-bookstore in Brazil, Google then Amazon opened their e-bookstores for business 35 minutes apart.
PublishNews Brazil: Kobo on Sale, $200k Rights Sales in Mexico
In this week’s publishing news from Brazil, legal issues surrounding biographies may soon end, Objectiva launches digital imprint, Kobo goes on sale, $200k rights sales expected in Guadalajara.
Brazil Offers $35.5 Million in Grants for Literary Translations
This issue of PublishNews Brazil reveals how you can publish a Brazilian novel (almost) for free, why there’s a growing demand for English books, and more.
Brazil: As “Sophisticated as the US and UK,” says Penguin CEO
This week’s issue of PublishNews Brazil features an interview with Penguin CEO John Makinson, an overview of Brazil’s e-book market, and Saraiva’s latest sales numbers.
PublishNews Brazil: Kobo’s CEO Reveals POD Plans, iBookstore Critique
Kobo’s CEO discusses Brazil, the world, and how POD will be added to the Writing Life platform. Also, our tart critique of Apple’s new “Brazilian” iBookstore.
PublishNews Brazil: Brazil is #9 in Global Ranking, Frankfurt Events
This issue features news about Brazil’s #9 spot on the annual ranking of the global publishing industry (included here) and Brazilian events at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
PublishNews Brazil: Tax Exemption for E-books Closer in Brazil
Brazil’s new culture minister, a tax exemption for e-books and readers is a step closer, Kobo teams with Livraria Cultura, Brazil’s big plans for Frankfurt.