Russian publisher Prosveshchenie accuses Ventana-Graf of wrongfully using its logo on thousands of textbooks—and that those books are therefore ‘counterfeit.’
Industry Notes: Two PEN Chapters Merge, and Penguin Random House’s Acquisition of Rodale Books
‘Never have the voices of writers and their allies been so essential,’ says the leadership of the merging Los Angeles and New York City chapters of PEN. And one of the most robust lifestyle-and-wellness publishers in the States is now part of PRH.
Czech Distributor Euromedia Sets Its Sights on Bookseller Neoluxor
Czech book distributor Euromedia Group hopes to expand its activity by acquiring the country’s leading bookstore chain, Neoluxor.
Distribution: Germany’s Bookwire Acquires Brazil’s DLD
Making good on its plans for Latin American expansion, ebook distributor Bookwire buys Brazil’s Distribuidora de Livros Digitais, DLD.
Russian Book Market Consolidation: Is It Closing Out Smaller Players?
Larger book publishing companies in Russia attract more government support, say critics, while smaller houses struggle to keep up.
Polish Bookseller Empik Approved to Accelerate Its Growth By Acquiring Distributor Platon
Given a green light by competition authorities, Poland’s bookseller Empik adds Platon to its assets, a major national and international book distributor.
Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks
Talking of ‘innovative and affordable solutions to assist schools and universities,’ Odilo announces a deal with the European Commission.
Acquisitions: Netflix Buys Millarworld; Barnes & Noble Education Buys Student Brands
Netflix acquires comic book publisher Millarworld. Barnes & Noble Education adds positions in Brazil, France, Mexico with Student Brands.
Rotenberg Sells His Stake in Russian Educational Publisher Prosveshchenie
Amid reports that Detskaya Literatura will be privatized comes word that Arkady Rotenberg has sold out of Russian educational publisher Prosveshchenie.
Two UK Acquisitions: Curtis Brown and Victor Ltd., Ingram and NBNi
The US-based Ingram Publishing Services adds a UK distribution operation, while the late Ed Victor’s agency list in London moves to Curtis Brown.