Germany’s Bookwire buys Bok2 for added print-on-demand capacity, while Ingram sells edtech company VitalSource 15 years after acquiring it.
Germany Backs Frankfurt Exhibitors, Hails ‘Freedom of Expression Week’
Industry Notes: As Berlin underwrites exhibitors’ risk at Frankfurt, the Börsenverein makes ‘Freedom of Expression Week’ a recurring program.
The 25th Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize: 2021 Shortlist
With a winner announced in May, the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize honors four German-to-English translators in its 2021 shortlist.
Industry Notes: PRH USA’s International Sales Teams; Taylor & Francis, Jisc in Deal
PRH’s international sales shifts affects work in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East; Taylor & Francis and Jisc partner on open access.
Federation of European Publishers’ New COVID-19 Impact Report: Europe Closes 2020 Down 2 to 5 Percent
A first look at the new report on Europe’s book publishing markets highlights the range of impact felt in the first year of the pandemic.
Spain’s New Platform, Frankfurt’s Translator Networking Program
Publishers and distributors in Spain open an international registration hub, as Frankfurt takes applications for its 2021 translators program.
Coming in March: A New Platform for the Pubeasy Ordering System
‘A streamlined modern interface’ is promised in the coming rebuild of the Web-based international book ordering system.
Industry Notes: UAE’s Emirates Fest Tickets On Sale; Canada’s Hebb Grants Open
Industry Notes: Tickets to the hybrid Emirates Festival of Literature, and grant applications open at the Access Copyright Foundation.
Industry Notes: Short Story Awards in Spain and the United Kingdom
The Madrid-based Desperate Literature program and the BBC National Short Story Award open submissions and name their 2021 jurors.
Industry Notes: Midas Buys BKS Literary Agency; Audio Publishers Sets Conference
One of London’s leading PR firms in publishing accounts buys a literary agency, and APAC 2021 is announced as a digital conference.