The International Publishers Association and the European Booksellers Federation warn of pressured freedoms in Hong Kong.
Denmark’s Theis Ørntoft Wins the European Union Prize for Literature
The 2024 European Union Prize for Literature gives special mentions to Bulgaria, Germany, Iceland, The Netherlands, and Slovenia.
At London Book Fair: ‘A Trinity of Freedoms’
London Book Fair is the launch point for a new five-organization international statement on freedom of expression and publishing.
European Union Prize for Literature Names Its 2024 Nominees
The European Union Prize for Literature names 13 shortlisted authors who ‘represent the richness of literary expression across Europe.’
Sri Lanka: Publishers, Booksellers Oppose a Book Tax Hike
The world associations of publishers and booksellers, IPA and EIBF, call on Colombo to cancel a tax hike on Sri Lanka’s imported books.
Germany’s KulturPass: Books Lead in Unit Sales
Books lead expenditures made by young Germans on the new KulturPass, which has generated more than €3.2 million in revenue in two months.
Europe’s ‘Culture Vouchers’ for Teens: The RISE Report
The RISE Bookselling project with the EIBF assesses the value of Europe’s four ‘culture pass’ programs for young readers – and the industry.
European and International Booksellers: The 2022 Market Report
The European and International Booksellers Federation examines international bookselling trends of 2022, this time with input from 16 nations.
Croatia’s Martina Vidaić Wins the European Union Prize for Literature
Under the European Union Prize for Literature’s new regime, the main prize for Martina Vidaić’s book is flanked by five special mentions.
Sharjah’s Booksellers Conference: 400 Attending
Markus Dohle headlines the second iteration of Sharjah’s Booksellers Conference, May 1 and 2, in an interactive program for 400 attendees.