Spanish Books on Show in Guadalajara
At FIL, the rivalry between Planeta and Penguin Random House Groupo Editorial, the two dominant publishers in the Spanish-language market, was on full display
A Tour of the Book World 2019
In the media environment of 2019, the world becomes a crowded place
When Robots Become Authors and Publishers
Amara’s law, named after Roy Amara, a president of the Institute for the Future, captures concisely the predicament we face. We overestimate the effect of technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.
Paris Rendezvous for Arabic-language Publishers
Arabic-language publishers gathered in Paris for some sightseeing and some serious business
The Stories of the Great Smog of India
There are many stories about the air pollution that has enshrouded Delhi since last month. Most of those stories, though, repeat only the basic facts.
When Audiobooks and Podcasts Collide
The coming collision of audiobooks and podcasts means more choice for consumers along with more confusion – and more opportunity – for publishers, authors, and other content producers.
The European Copyright Directive Moves Forward
This is a Directive. That’s important because it doesn’t just get implemented as is. All the EU member states now need to adopt laws to implement the directive. It’s early to say how it’s going to pan out.
The Future of Transformative Agreements
Many types of transformative agreements exist, though all move scholarly journals from subscription-based to contractually based “Open Access” business models.
Better Data Is Better Publishing
Publishing has a data problem – a deficit of accurate, relevant data necessary to manage in a world of change.
The Rise & Fall of “China Literature”
As its stock price tumbles, the online publishing subsidiary of China’s Tencent Holdings is hitting the brakes on an ambitious program to purchase rights for foreign works.