Editor-in-Chief Andrew Richard Albanese stands in this week for publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
A Network of Networks to Empower the Younger Generation
Frankfurter Buchmesse Young Voices Network, launched in Frankfurt in October in cooperation with the International Publishers Association, PEN International, and the World Expression Forum, had their first panel introducing the network and highlighting its importance at London Book Fair last week.
Shortlist Announced for The European Union Prize for Literature
“The true achievement of the EUPL is its power to bring these remarkable works to readers everywhere, defying conventional national boundaries and territories,” says Fabian Paagman, President of EIBF.
Greek Keys: Sharjah’s Incoming Guest of Honor
Greeks bearing data: An especially informative guest of honor program arrives this week at Sharjah International Book Fair.
Jessica Sänger on the EU AI Act: Rights Holders’ Concerns
Europe’s AI Act ‘left some important details to be worked out later,’ says the Börsenverein’s Jessica Sänger.
Lisbon’s 2025 Book 2.0 Draws More than 700 Participants
In its third iteration, Lisbon’s Book 2.0 conference explores the urgency of a reading deficit and international pathways to come. (Sponsored)
Mann, Cardi, Schumacher-Gebler Headline Frankfurt’s 2025 Publishing Perspectives Forum
Expanding to three exclusive Executive Talks, Publishing Perspectives Forum 2025 brings you leaders and issues of the moment.
Denmark Drops Its 25-Percent VAT on Books
In a belief ‘that we must put everything at stake’ to raise its flagging reading levels, Copenhagen drops its VAT on books to zero.
Lisbon’s Book 2.0 Speakers Include IPA’s Gvantsa Jobava
Focused on ‘The Future of Reading,’ Portugal’s Book 2.0 conference looks at ‘reinventions of books, reading, and human potential.’ (Sponsored)
Copyright: Publishers Join Creative Industries’ Protest of Europe’s AI Act Implementation
Groups representing almost 17 million professionals say the EU’s AI Act implementation package favors generative AI providers.