Hersh Bhardwaj outlines five reasons why Indian publishers have much to gain by working with Chinese publishers and should pursue more business in China.
How Mapin Publishing Put Indian Illustrated Books on the Map
Bipin Shah, founder of Mapin Publishing, recounts how he ventured into publishing illustrated books on India for the rest of the world and built a global brand.
Can Books Serve as Cultural Ambassadors to Change the Reputation of a Nation?
Cultural exports are often described in geopolitical terms as an exercise in “soft power” and book fairs, in particular, provide a forum for developing lasting relationships that are the foundation for change. By Edward Nawotka International book fairs — from Beijing to Buenos Aires (taking place now) to author-centric events like the PEN World Voices Festival — aim in part …
How Do You Work with Your Overseas Partners?
By Hannah Johnson We at Publishing Perspectives consistently tout the benefits of forming global partnerships in the publishing industry. From buying and selling rights to learning new tricks of the trade, seeking out new contacts around the world helps us realize that opportunities are everywhere — literally. As today’s feature article on publishing opportunities in India points out, companies in …
Which BRIC Country Offers the Most Opportunities for US and European Publishers?
Each of the BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, China, India — offers distinct opportunities and challenges for publishers. By Edward Nawotka Today’s lead story offers some statistical insight into the Brazilian book market, which grew at a rate of 2.13% in 2009. It’s not a huge number, but as discussed, is steady. Each of the BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, …
Following Recent Events, Will You Explore the Mid-East and North Africa for Opportunities in 2011?
The landscape for publishers to explore the Middle East and North Africa for opportunities has never been better. By Edward Nawotka Earlier this month on Publishing Perspectives Egyptian e-book publisher Ramy Habeeb argued that Western publishers had a responsibility to bring “pluralism” to the Middle East publishing community, something they can do by participating in the rebirth of the free and open …
Is China a Genuine Opportunity for Western Publishers?
By Edward Nawotka Today’s lead story previews the Beijing International Book Fair, which opens Monday. In particular, we focus on the booming digital segment of this already $150bn book market. Over the past decade, Western publishers have been tentatively courting the Chinese market. Textbook collaborations are numerous, as are publications in the scientific, technical and medical fields. Trade publishers are …