Jesús Badenes: Many Spanish consumers now say they were sustained during tough pandemic conditions by friends, family – and books.
Annual StatShot Report 2021: US Revenues Up 12.3 Percent
The Association of American Publishers, in its annual-report estimates, sees a US$3.23-billion jump in 2021 over 2020.
The German Book Market in 2021: Turnover Up 3.5 Percent
Challenges: First half of 2022, the German market has a sales shortfall of 11.1 percent in the local book trade compared to 2019.
Germany’s Bookwire Now Offers Artificial Narration for Audiobooks
Text-to-speech automated audiobook narration arrives at Bookwire, amid the company’s insistence on its respect for human narration.
Copyright and Coronavirus: IPA at WIPO’s ‘SCCR’ Sessions
Effects of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic on world copyright issues was a key focus at WIPO’s 42nd SCCR meetings.
IPA’s New ‘Inspire’ Report: Lessons from the Pandemic
The two-year ‘Inspire’ project report from the IPA highlights solidarity and a need for common reporting standards.
London Book Fair: Finland’s Market Continues Swing to Subscriptions
In 2021, Finland’s consumer base bought two digital books for every one print book sold, the Finnish Literature Exchange, FILI, reports.
International Publishers Association Activates Its ‘Academy’ Training Program
The ‘IPA Academy’ now is active for exploration by publishers in the International Publishers Association’s member-organizations.
‘IPA Academy’ Digital Publishing Program Set for a March 7 Opening
The ‘IPA Academy’ program being opened with Sharjah Book Authority, is geared to support publishers with digital skills and advancement.
Edinburgh University Press Sees Sales Surpass £4 Million in 2021
Digital acceleration: Growth outlined in Edinburgh University Press’ annual report includes a 49-percent gain in ebook sales, year over year.