Exemplary among many markets for its early testing and responsible distancing regulations, Germany looks will let bookstores begin reopening Monday.
Coronavirus Worklife: Italy’s Bookstores Can Reopen; Brazilian Publishers Ramp Up Promotion
Italian publishers warn that opening some bookstores must be backed up by financial aid, as Brazilian Publishers increased international outreach with an app and online rights effort.
Garzanti’s New Book for Bergamo: ‘Creativity Does Not Stop by Decree’
Essays from 25 authors on the pandemic are collected by Mauri Spagnol’s Garzanti to benefit Bergamo’s Pope John XXIII Hospital in Bergamo.
Coronavirus: Italy’s Creative Industries: ‘On Their Last Legs’
The association of Italy’s publishing, film, television, audio, museum, and other cultural industries warns of deep damage. Lockdown extensions are likely.
‘We Are Overwhelmed, We Are Exhausted’: Italy’s Publishers’ Coronavirus Alarm
In a battle for inclusion among Italy’s economic casualties, the country’s books business fights to gain traction among the wounded creative industries.
Rights Roundup: Books That Were To Be Presented at London Book Fair 2020
You might have found works in this Rights Roundup at London Book Fair—had COVID-19 not intervened: From Finland, USA, Spain, France, Sweden, and Italy.
Coronavirus: Spanish and Italian Book Industries Sound the Alarm
In Europe’s two most gravely threatened markets, publishers’ associations and their retail and distribution colleagues are fighting for governmental assistance – with bookstores shuttered in lockdowns.
Coronavirus: Amazon Temporarily Deprioritizes Books; Torino Postpones
As the COVID-19 emergency rises with remarkable and deadly speed, Amazon moves to prioritize crisis-related products over others.
Coronavirus: International Publishers Make COVID-19 Research Content Freely Available
Research houses and scholarly publishers and associations are pooling their content for professional and public access free of charge.
Turkey’s ITEF Calls for Fellows; Europa Sells Ferrante Audio Rights to PRH
Industry Notes: The ITEF fellowships have seen almost 150 publishing pros visit Istanbul. And Elena Ferrante’s new title goes to PRH Audio.