London Book Fair releases highlights in its more-than 100 seminar programs, which address copyright, licensing, film, and reading habits.
Denmark’s WeDoBooks Acquires Germany’s Libreka
The acquisition of Libreka by Denmark’s WeDoBooks means ‘the right combination of price models,’ according to WeDoBooks’ Lasse Nyrup.
The Netherlands’ CB in Distribution Deal with Bookwire
‘Publishers will remain involved throughout the implementation process’ of a new German-Dutch Bookwire-CB partnership, the companies say.
Penguin Random House India To Distribute Grin Publishing
Grin Publishing, focused on ‘India’s timeless stories and wisdom’ enters a new distribution partnership with PRH India.
Ingram Publisher Services UK To Add Belgium’s Brepols
The UK arm of Ingram Publishing Services will begin distributing Belgium’s Brepols Publishing work in the United Kingdom.
Berlin-Based Zebralution Acquires Majority Stake in Open Publishing
Based in music, audiobook, and podcast services, Zebralution takes a stake in software and distribution service provider Open Publishing.
Frankfurt Countdown: Bookwire Offers ‘Protection’ From Wrongful AI Usage
Working with Liccium, Bookwire offers ‘a legally compliant, machine-readable usage reservation’ for AI ‘protection.’
UK Distribution: Heartwood Publishing Moves to BookSource
Formerly distributed by Grantham, the British travel-products publisher Heartwood moves distribution to Scotland-based BookSource.
Australia’s Melbourne Books Signs With IPG Distribution and Sales
The US-based distributor IPG has announced deals with independent publishers in and to the States, the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Expanding Digital Reading in Brazil: Calling All Telcos
As Brazil’s book market has struggled, partnerships with telecommunication companies has expanded access to ebooks and audiobooks.