A major Polish retailer is betting on ‘small format bookstores’ and proliferating locations to make a success of its new Mole Mole bookshops.
Germany in Poland: ‘Protection from Political Interference’
With a ‘shared goal’ of ‘a Europe in which free individuals can reach political consensus,’ Germany and Poland came together at Warsaw Book Fair last week.
‘Words Move’: Germany’s Guest of Honor Program Opens at Warsaw Book Fair
Themed on the concept of words’ power to have impact, the German Guest of Honor program has opened at Warsaw Book Fair, and continues this weekend.
‘Words Move’ as Warsaw Book Fair Welcomes This Year’s Guest of Honor: Germany
‘An intense German-Polish cultural dialogue,’ Germany’s Warsaw plan is led by Frankfurt Book Fair, Goethe-Institut, and Berlin’s Foreign Office.
Polish Publishers Call for Book VAT Reductions and Make Another Bid for Fixed Prices
Having seen a bid for fixed book prices stall out before, the Polish publishers’ association is making its case again to legislators in hopes of improving the industry’s prospects.
London Book Fair Opens on an Upbeat, Busy Note
With publicity agents churning out releases and publishers’ stands hectic with meetings, London Book Fair has opened its crowded three-day schedule.
Market Focus Poland at London Book Fair: ‘We’ve Become Interesting Neighbors’
‘We’ve ceased to be anonymous migrants,’ says Dariusz Jaworski. London Book Fair attendees next week will be greeted by Books From Poland.
Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s Authors of the Day; Scribd’s New Magazines
Two Polish authors—one named for his cross-media work—are among London Book Fair’s lineup of Authors of the Day in March.
A Cold Start to the Year for Poland’s Publishers: Waiting for Regulatory Help
In Poland, publishing stakeholders stay the need for protective regulation—liked fixed book prices—and IP protection are needed to curb declining book sales.
Polish Ebook Industry Eyes Brussels’ Proposed VAT Reduction
Legimi cofounder Mikołaj Małaczyński is optimistic that Poland’s already growing ebook market could further benefit from lower VAT rates proposed by the EC.