Italian officials said 61 authors and 33 publishers will participate in the Guadalajara program under a theme inspired by legendary Italian author Umberto Eco to mark the tenth anniversary of his death: “The world speaks to us like a great book.”
In Italy, Feltrinelli Acquires a Stake in Il Saggiatore
The deal seals an alliance between two iconic, independent Italian publishers, “enhancing and ensuring the continuity of the work carried out by Il Saggiatore,” and adding “a new dimension to the Feltrinelli Publishing Group.”
Around the Book World: Monday, May 25, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Library Purchases Boost the Italian Book Market to Start 2026
“In a difficult year that raises concerns for the future, the library purchase bonus has allowed the book market to grow in the first four months,” said AIE President Innocenzo Cipolletta, in a statement.
In Italy, a Vibrant 38th Salone Internazionale del Libro Torino Offers Something for Everyone
Torino’s Salone Internazionale del Libro, has established itself as one of the most interesting public fairs for professionals in a country where new literary voices are flourishing.
Preview of the 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Next week, Bologna will welcome attendees and exhibitors from around the world to share children’s literature under the motto “Together We Are Better.”
Around the Book World: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
For Feltrinelli, a Slow but Steady Expansion into Latin America and Spain
The goal is to further strengthen Feltrinelli’s “editorial and cultural identity in the region,” reinforcing “an exchange that has existed for decades and that today can find new forms and opportunities,” says Feltrinelli CEO Alessandra Carra says.
Around the Book World: Monday, February 16, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Report Suggests Piracy Accounts for Nearly a Third of the Italian Book Market, with Mounting Concern Over AI
For the first time, this year’s survey addressed a new element of the piracy threat—the “difficult-to-quantify losses caused by the use of AI-generated summaries and condensations of books.”