German publishers say that robust ebook performance last year and this year could be impacted by state-subsidized e-lending.
Industry Notes: Canada’s Top Hat Acquires Colorado’s Morton Publishing
The Toronto-based digital-education content provider Top Hat buys Morton Publishing and says it now is on 750 North American campuses.
New Zealand Publishers’ Conference Features Al Qasimi, Evans, Brown
The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu has a daylong conference, with trade show directors and IPA’s Bodour Al Qasimi.
‘Immersive Media & Books’ Study: Audiobooks and Context
The Panorama Project’s study includes US consumer engagement with audiobooks in 2020, plus context around reading and other entertainment.
A New Report Evaluates the Indian Publishing Industry’s Prospects
The Association of Publishers in India, with EY-Parthenon, offer a look at the multilingual Indian publishing industry and its challenges.
Interview: Klett-Cotta’s Tom Kraushaar on German Independents and ‘Publisher Days’
Seven German book publishers—’competitors in real life,’ says Klett-Cotta publisher Tom Kraushaar—look forward to the next gathering.
The European and International Booksellers Federation Report on 2020
A new EIBF report reveals how booksellers in Europe responded to the pandemic in 2020 and what changed in the book retail landscape.
Germany’s Book Market: The Börsenverein on 2020 and Early 2021 Sales
While online sales have proved to be robust, city bookstores are challenged by urban areas described as ‘increasingly deserted.’
Frankfurt Confirms Physical Fair, 60 Nations Among Exhibitors
North and Latin American, Asian, and European markets take national stands, as authors including Helen MacDonald, Aminata Touré are announced.
As WIPO’s 41st Copyright Talks Close: José Borghino on IPA’s Focus
José Borghino tells WIPO, ‘Publishers need a clear legal framework with appropriate exclusive rights and effective enforcement’ in copyright.