In the States, S&S is working with Bookshop.org, and in Britain and Ireland, the Books Are My Bag program has Charlie Mackesy’s artwork.
Publishing Amid France’s Coronavirus Lockdown: ‘We Don’t Want To Panic’
Under extended COVID-19 restrictions, French publishing companies grapple with salary and payment schedules, book release timing, and digital options.
Richard Charkin: We’re All in It Together
Appealing to Amazon, Google, Apple, and other online book retailers, Richard Charkin asks for a change in how quickly publishers are paid in the pandemic.
Coronavirus: European Federation Backs Booksellers; Hay Reaches £79,000
As bookshops are shuttered in many parts of the world in the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the booksellers’ federation asks for help. And Wales’ Hay Festival continues raising funds to cover its losses.
A Retail Reality Check: Our Bookstores and What’s ‘Essential’
The publishing industry looks for the way forward–in a world in which what’s truly essential simply may not include physical bookselling for a time.
Coronavirus: Kobo Joins Mondadori in Providing Free Ebooks to Italians in Lockdown
Amid Europe’s largest coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, Italian citizens in lockdown are able to read free Mondadori ebooks in a program facilitated by Kobo.
Coronavirus: Reed Exhibitions’ BookExpo Issues COVID-19 Statement
After the late cancellation of London Book Fair due to the coronavirus, Reed says BookExpo aims for a ‘proactive and transparent’ response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
China Bestsellers January 2020: Educational Boosts in Tough Times
The January charts for book sales in China strongly reflect the reading recommendations of the national education system.
Italian Booksellers Face New Law’s Discount Restrictions
Already struggling with piracy and a diminished cultural allowance for young citizens, the Italian industry faces new constraints on bookselling discounts.
Italian Market Report: Online Sales Rising, 18App Bonus Declining
The Italian book market is bracing for ‘significant impact’ as the €500 bonus for teens undergoes deep cutbacks and online sales continue gaining share.