The 300-person conference at Guarujá brings publishers, distributors, booksellers, and printers together for an industry update.
Germany Saw Sales Grow by 1.8 Percent in 2024
The 2024 German market, while seeing a stabilization in ebook and audiobook markets, saw entrenched shortcomings in literacy continue.
2025 British Book Awards: Margaret Atwood Wins the Freedom to Publish Award
The trade honors announced at the 35th edition of the British Book Awards name Bloomsbury and Nosy Crow top publishers.
Brazil’s Book Market: Consumer Research Reflects Price Perceptions
Survey respondents in Brazil tell Nielsen BookScan they find physical-store pricing a barrier to book-buying.
Bookshop.org, Turning 5 Years Old, Adds an Ebook Platform
Andy Hunter on ebook sales at Bookshop.org: ‘We’re focused on keeping bookstores afloat and helping them flourish in the digital age.’
Binc Opens a $55,000 Matching Gift for California Book Retailers
Backers of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation create a matching grant for bookstores and comics shops impacted by the LA fires.
The German Book Market in 2024: ‘Slightly Higher’ Revenue
The German book market ‘remains extremely tense,’ according to officials in their initial 2024 Börsenverein report.
A US Censorship Victory: Arkansas’ Act 372 Ruled Unconstitutional
Described by the court as making librarians and booksellers ‘agents of censorship,’ Arkansas’ Act 372 is struck down as unconstitutional.
Poland’s Book Market: Positive Data Is Fueling Optimism
The Polish Book Institute revamps promotional activities under new management, providing funds to small bookstores.
Frankfurt: Guest of Honor Italy Reports Book Industry Slowdown
Days before opening its guest of honor week at Frankfurt, Italy’s publishers’ point to a €100 million loss in public funds under the Meloni government.