Exhibitors headed for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair are voting on notable publishers; BookExpo and BookCon announce new speakers.
Market Report: Modest Growth in Italy’s Publishing Sector
After losses of almost €556 million, Italy’s book publishing market grew in 2015 and 2016 for the first time since 2010, according to the Italian Publishers Association.
International Notes: Springer Nature in Italy, Kobo in Spain
Two earthquake-zone universities in Italy are getting special access to Springer Nature resources, as Kobo announces its partnership with Fnac in Spain.
Thursday at Frankfurt: Warming to Carofiglio’s ‘Cold Summer’
Today at 2:30 p.m. at Frankfurt Book Fair, Italian bestseller Gianrico Carofoglio is in conversation on the Publishing Perspectives Stage (6.0, E 11) with Bitter Lemon Press’ François von Hurter.
Italian Publishing Presence Expands at Frankfurt Book Fair
A fast-growing presence from the Italian industry at Frankfurt Book Fair means more events and space, along with an emphasis on Lazio and the Piedmont.
Carofiglio’s Agent Carpinelli: 27 Languages and Counting
As part of a rich list of books Milan agent Rosaria Carpinelli is taking to Frankfurt, she’ll have Gianrico Carofiglio’s ‘The Cold Summer’ — and its author, too.
Italian Teens Receive a ‘Culture Bonus’ to Read and Engage in the Arts
Citing ‘centuries of history that proclaim the fact that culture will beat ignorance,’ Italy’s prime minister set in motion the new €500 grants for the country’s 18-year-olds.
Sharing Experience, Expectations: Book Fair Directors Meet in Mexico
13 international book fair directors gathered in Mexico to discuss their progress and evolving viewpoints on the industry and its trade events.
Illustration to Thrillers, Fiction and Nonfiction: International Titles on Offer at London 2016
We asked a few publishers which international titles they are especially excited to present to the publishing world at the London Book Fair this spring.
Italy Sees Print Sales Buoyed in 2015
Even as the VAT rates changed, Italy saw a rise in print sales in 2015 after a five-year decline.