‘Quite a big challenge to aim for the world’s largest book market’: Moscow’s Clever Publishing wants $10 million in North American sales in three years.
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.
Distribution Notes: Draft2Digital and OverDrive; Quarto, Editorial Gustavo Gili and IPG
Draft2Digital’s ebook platform adds international library distribution. London’s Quarto partners with two new distributors for Iberoamericana.
Industry Notes: South Korea’s Ridibooks Raises $20 Million; Quarto Distributes Zest Books
Characterized as South Korea’s largest ebook service, Ridibooks’ parent company raises funds. And Quarto Group Takes on Zest Books distribution.
Quarto Group’s New Argentinian Partnership Creates a Spanish-Language Imprint
Quarto Iberoamericana addresses a market of up to 550 million Spanish-language citizens, as distribution channels are arranged to deliver translations.
At London Book Fair Thursday: Kalimat & Quarto Announce Joint Imprint
Telling Publishing Perspectives about her ‘good, great partnership’ with London’s Quarto, Sharjah’s Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi announces that Kalimat Quarto will begin distribution in early 2017.
Publishing Innovation from the UK’s Futurebook Conference
The UK’s Futurebook conference showcased numerous new digital publishing initiatives, including a OwnIt! and a new app featuring Agatha Christie’s iconic characters.