Following the success of the 2025 edition, Le Tour d’Europe de l’édition indépendante will return in 2026 to support a new group of independent French-language publishing houses in the foreign rights market.
Blurb: Helping Authors and Creators Share Their Stories for 20 Years
In its 20th year and with over 2 million books published, Blurb continues to provide the tools for authors, illustrators, photographers, and storytellers to share their work with readers around the world. (Sponsored)
David Meulemans at France’s Aux forges de Vulcain
At Paris’ Les Forges de Vulcain, David Meulemans likes to buy an international text prior to its translation, to work on the editing.
French Independent Publishers Release Their First Hors Concours Rights Catalogue
A prominent prize for French independent publishers creates a platform to promote emerging authors in the world market.
Arpita Das in New Delhi: The Demands of, and Demand for, Print on Demand
New Delhi’s Arpita Das looks at the value of Print on Demand, the bias some hold against it, and the state of PoD in her market today.
Ingram Publisher Services UK To Add Belgium’s Brepols
The UK arm of Ingram Publishing Services will begin distributing Belgium’s Brepols Publishing work in the United Kingdom.
Germany’s Bavaria Awards €80,000 to Indie Publishers
The Bavarian state government adds €30,000, awarding a total €80,000 given to 10 independent publishers for ‘visionary projects.’
Guadalajara’s Guest of Honor Spain Announces Its Program
As the IPA prepares its International Publishers Congress to time with the Guadalajara book fair, Spain presents its guest-of-honor plans.
Richard Charkin From Readmagine: ‘Will You Still Read Me?’
Richard Charkin asks from Madrid’s Readmagine: ‘Will you still read me, will you still need me, when I’m 75?’
Opening in the States: Italy’s 21lettere Expands With 26letters
Independent book publisher Alberto Bisi brings his meticulous ’21lettere’ approach to the States, opening his new 26Letters.