The Italian Publishers Association’s Ricardo Franco Levi and his staff in Milan report on progress in one of Europe’s hardest hit markets.
In Brussels, the Federation of European Publishers’ New Leadership
With Rudy Vanschoonbeek finishing his term as president of the Federation of European Publishers, Rowohlt’s Peter Kraus vom Cleff takes over the role.
Italian Publishers: Small-Press Aid From Rome, Solidarity With Frankfurt
The Association of Italian Publishers expresses support for the Frankfurt Book Fair’s decision to cancel its physical exhibition and cheers funding for small presses.
Italy’s Publishers Hail New €10 Million Fund for Small Publishers
Even as Europe’s reported contraction is analyzed by economists, new funding for small publishers in Italy adds to an improving outlook for books.
Italian Book Industry: Publishers’ Study Sees ‘Signs of Recovery’
Italian publishers see ‘encouraging signs of an upturn,’ as data from Nielsen and Informazioni Editoriali shows revenue losses were cut in half in July.
Coronavirus Impact: A New Survey by Italian Publishers Sees ‘Abandonment of Reading’
Some 32 percent of respondents in Italy tell publishers that news consumption replaced their reading time during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Impact: 77 Percent of Italy’s Small Presses May Close
The head of the Italian publishers’ association, Ricardo Franco Levi, presses the organization’s case for inclusion in Rome’s education plan at Conte’s States-General.
New Books From Italy: Launching an International Rights Sales Program
the Italian book business opens ‘New Books from Italy’ to promote contemporary titles, industry directories, and translation funding opportunities.
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.
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.