Frankfurt Studio’s ‘The Future of Independent Publishing’ featured speakers from Germany, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and Italy.
A Frankfurt Conference Interview: Siv Bublitz on Publishing ‘Books That Speak to Each Other’
Siv Bublitz, speaking in the digital Frankfurt Conference on Oct 12, has led S. Fischer to optimize its editorial and book publishing strategy.
Frankfurter Buchmesse Welcomes 1,500 Exhibitors from 74 Nations
Frankfurter Buchmesse: Programming highlights and registration details, as trade visitors prepare to travel–physically and digitally.
Doire, an Irish Independent Press, Readies Pandemic-Inspired Books
Ireland’s independent Doire Press tests the issue of reader interest in literature based on and in the pandemic.
Richard Charkin: Notes From a Small Publisher in London
Totting up the pros and cons of being an independent publisher, Richard Charkin assesses Mensch Publishing on its third anniversary.
Richard Charkin in La France Profonde: A Market Assessment
Visiting booksellers in southern France, Richard Charkin finds mostly resilience and ringing cash registers in the provinces this summer.
France: A New Small Press in Normandy Champions Short Stories
Publisher Martine Paulais wants her new French publishing house, L’Ourse brune, to produce ‘beautiful books’ of short stories.
In Brussels: A Focus on Francophone Independent Publishers
The Foire du Livre de Bruxelles hosted its ‘Talented Indies’ program that brought together francophone independent publishers from many countries.
Industry Notes: Germany’s De Gruyter Buys Düsseldorf; S&S Distributes Skyhorse
The 10-year-old Düsseldorf University Press is acquired by Berlin’s De Gruyter, while a US independent publisher of Mo Yan and Octavio Paz is to be distributed by Simon & Schuster.
Books to Podcasts, and Back to Books: Story Plant’s ‘Rewrites’
Taking a leap into audio production—without starting with a book—independent publisher Story Plant teams up with an author and a new work…about authors.