Paris Rendezvous for Arabic-language Publishers
Arabic-language publishers gathered in Paris for some sightseeing and some serious business
PW Salary Survey Finds Marginal Changes
While 8 of 10 publishing employees are women, in management, the split is about half and half
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.
A Nightmare Before Christmas Book Sales
Reports this week that Amazon appears to be cutting back on orders from publishers represents concerning news for how the all-important fourth quarter might go.
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.
White House Promotes Book By Trying to Block It
The Department of Justice under the Trump Administration has again shown a talent for book publicity.
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.
Embargo For E-Books?
“Big 5” trade book publisher Macmillan brings into force today a controversial new set of terms for e-book lending of its titles by public libraries.
Anatomy of a Transformative Agreement
Partnership and togetherness – Declarations of unity and collaboration among stakeholders in the scholarly publishing ecosystem have been rare in recent years. In 2019, however, “transformative agreements” between publishers and institutions have made many headlines.
Frankfurt Book Fair Sees Attendance Climb
Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 attendance figures show a 5.5% jump from the numbers who attended in 2018, including a 1.8% increase in professional attendance