Avidly read history-and-humor series continued their hold on the nonfiction book consumer base in China at the end of 2021.
Germany Reports 3.2 Percent Book Sales Growth in 2021
Children’s and YA books grew 9.4 percent in 2021 over 2019 in Germany, gaining even over pre-pandemic levels, the Börsenverein reports.
China Bestsellers: A Tall ‘Dune’ Appears on November’s Charts, Driven by Film
The Frank Herbert series may be finding a footing in the Chinese market, where series and relatively recent ‘classics’ are prized.
China Bestsellers: New Editions Buoyed October’s Fiction Market
The October charts in China confirm that a new edition of a popular work can boost sales in a market that honors its modern classics.
French Youth Books: Glénat Acquires Hugo Companies for Romance, Comics
One goal of Glénat’s acquisition of Hugo, says Arthur de Saint Vincent, is a complementary use of licenses, heavy on romance and comics.
In the United States: Sourcebooks Acquires BES Publishing
‘Our children’s book business now accounts for more than half our annual sales,’ says Sourcebooks’ Kay Birkner as the company buys BES Publishing.
The Philippines’ Collective Stand at Frankfurt: ‘Culture and Identity’
With a goal of becoming Guest of Honor Philippines at Frankfurt, the market’s collective stand organizers offered work from 15 publishers.
Stephanie Barrouillet at Frankfurt: An Outlook on Children’s Books
‘The buzz and energy’ around the in-person Frankfurter Buchmesse, says Stephanie Barrouillet, ‘is needed.’
China Bestsellers in August: Familiar Authors With New Success
The school systems’ reading lists were put away in August, but China’s charts continued to turn over slowly. The fastest movers were in fiction.
China Bestsellers: July Was Driven by Summer’s School Reading Lists
With the return to school on the horizon, classroom reading lists dominate the mid-summer charts in China for July.