Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Italy: ‘Più libri più liberi’ Book Fair: A Record 115,000+ Attendees
As many as 17,000 students were among the largest turnout on record for Italy’s book fair showcasing independent publishers.
Italy: Più Libri Più Liberi Opens Today in a ‘Stable Market’
Small- and medium-sized publishers make up 50.1 percent of the Italian book market, reports AIE at today’s Più Libri Più Liberi opening.
34th International Publishers Congress Sales Open
At the Guadalajara Book Fair, CANIEM reports on Mexico’s book market prior to IPA opening ticket sales for its 2024 congress.
At Guadalajara: WIPO and IPA Release Statistical Reports
‘Greater efforts are necessary to standardize definitions and methodologies for core indicators, says WIPO’s research team in a new report.
Winners in the South Africa Book Awards: Voted for by Booksellers
The SA Book Awards program bases its shortlist on the bestseller date of Nielsen BookScan in a program now 23 years old.
London: MVB’s New Teleordering Service Platform Goes Live
In only 15 months, MVB UK’s Teleordering platform has been developed and is operating for booksellers and publishers in the United Kingdom.
Nielsen BookData 2022: A ‘Slight Decline’ in UK Book Sales
In 2022, Nielsen BookData saw a 10-percent fall in ebook volumes in the UK, and a 3-percent drop in print. Audiobooks’ growth slowed.
Nielsen BookData Opens BookScan Tracking in Colombia
Amid calls for better and more comparable data among publishing markets, Nielsen’s BookData makes a timely expansion in Colombia.
Nielsen BookData Opens a Third Annual Industry-Wide Awards Survey
Looking at how industry professionals see the dynamics and value of book awards, Nielsen opens a new 10-minute survey.