Marketing

The German Book Market in 2021: Turnover Up 3.5 Percent
July 7, 2022 at 5:04 pm

Challenges: First half of 2022, the German market has a sales shortfall of 11.1 percent in the local book trade compared to 2019. The post The German Book Market in 2021: Turnover Up 3.5 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Publishers, Booksellers Cheer Europe’s Digital Markets Act
July 5, 2022 at 2:23 pm

The European publishers' and booksellers' federations issue quick statements on today's adoption of the Europe's DMA and DSA. The post Publishers, Booksellers Cheer Europe’s Digital Markets Act appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Simon & Schuster’s Jonathan Karp: ‘A Country Divided’
July 1, 2022 at 8:10 pm

Hoping to see more common ground discovered in a polarized age, S&S' president and CEO Jonathan Karp offers two titles free. The post Simon & Schuster’s Jonathan Karp: ‘A Country Divided’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

São Paulo’s Professional Days: Language Challenges
June 29, 2022 at 6:24 pm

Ahead of the São Paulo International Book Fair, publishers explore key market hurdles for the Portuguese-language world. The post São Paulo’s Professional Days: Language Challenges appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

IPA Opens Registration for Its 33rd Congress, Set in Jakarta
June 28, 2022 at 7:52 am

The 33rd International Publishers Congress heads for Indonesia in a fully physical presentation, with speakers including Jesús Badenes, Gabriella Page-Fort, and Adi Ekatama. The post IPA Opens Registration for Its 33rd Congress, Set in Jakarta appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

German Book Trade’s Peace Prize: Ukraine’s Serhiy Zhadan
June 27, 2022 at 8:15 am

The German Peace Prize board praises Ukrainian writer Serhiy Zhadan for his portrayal of wartime conflict and his humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The post German Book Trade’s Peace Prize: Ukraine’s Serhiy Zhadan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

In the UK, a New Literary Magazine, With International Intent
June 24, 2022 at 4:36 pm

The new literary magazine 'Fictionable' launches June 27 with short works including graphic fiction and translation. The post In the UK, a New Literary Magazine, With International Intent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.