The new arrangment for Usborne’s children’s books sees HarperCollins taking over trade back-office functions by February 1.
Juan Pirlot de Corbion on YouScribe: Betting on Africa
‘Every mobile can became a pocket library,’ according to digital book distributor Juan Pirlot de Corbion at YouScribe.
Frankfurt: An Executive Talk with Planeta CEO Jesús Badenes
Jesús Badenes: Many Spanish consumers now say they were sustained during tough pandemic conditions by friends, family – and books.
Germany’s Bookwire Reorganizes Its Audiobook Approach
‘Pooling our energies even more to focus on audio,’ Bookwire announces a restructured unit for audiobooks and podcasting.
Sweden’s Bonnier BookBeat Adds Nearly 40,000 Audiobooks With RBMedia
BookBeat and RBMedia see English-language audiobooks as a leading edge in international audio markets and brand expansion.
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.
Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers
The Copenhagen-based Saga Egmont division of Lindhard & Ringhof is making English-language audiobooks for four new partner presses.
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.
UAE: IPA’s President Meets With the Emirates Publishers Association
The 12-year-old Emirates Publishers Association meets with IPA’s Bodour Al Qasimi on the sidelines of Sharjah’s book fair.
The UAE at Frankfurt: Sharjah and Abu Dhabi Plans
In Hall 4.1 at Frankfurter Buchmesse, UAE stands were busy with meetings, new initiative presentations, and anticipation of upcoming fairs in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.