Russian publishing is seeing its publishers print fewer books and raise prices, thus slowing sales, putting writers’ livelihoods in jeopardy.
Russian Publishers Balk at Government Ebook Mandate
Russian publishers are fighting a government mandate that requires them to offer ebook editions of all their titles for a new national digital library.
Korea Looks to Export K-Lit, Russian Authors Go Unrewarded
Korea is looking to export more of its fiction, even as reading declines at home, while in Russia, talented authors see sale squandered by a faltering publishing and distribution system.
Will US Publishers Risk Dealing with a Russian Ebook Service?
Bookmate, a Russian ebook subscription service, wants to attract English language publishers to its platform to cater to developing markets.
Can a Public Awareness Campaign Curb Ebook Piracy?
The Read Legally public awareness campaign was launched to discourage Russians from downloading pirated ebooks, equating it with stealing from authors.
Russia’s $3.3bn Publishing Marketplace: An Overview
Piracy, distribution issues, closing bookstores hasn’t slowed Russia’s $3.3 bn book market, and opportunities still abound, says Eksmo CEO Oleg Novikov.
Russian Publishing Steps into the Digital Future
E-books represent just 0.25% of the Russian book market and growth has been hampered by piracy, legal issues, and reticence, still consumer demand is growing.
Setting Sail on a Sea of Pirates: Steps Toward Legalizing Russia’s E-book Market
Since 2007, e-bookseller Litres.ru has offered a legal alternative to the massive piracy of e-books in Russia. To many people’s surprise, things are starting to change.
Can Low E-book Prices Combat Piracy?
Russia’s Litres.ru is using low prices to indoctrinate readers into paying for e-books, with plans to raise prices as more readers pay. Will the strategy work?
Russian Publishing 101: What You Need to Know
Russia’s book business is valued at between $2-3bn annually, but shockingly little is known about it in the West.