A trio of international publishing sales executives reflect on the different attitudes toward book pricing across the world, wondering what the future holds.
Polish Book Chains Re-imagine Stores, Expand to Small Cities
Poland’s two largest bookstore chains, Matras and Empik, are adding new services and plan vast expansions amid a shrinking number of independent bookstores.
Is Polish Noir The Next Big Thing?
In Poland, crime fiction is becoming ever more popular, with a surge in writers and high quality work. And the taste for Polish noir is catching on elsewhere.
Polish Bookstore Chain Sale Could Reshuffle Market
Poland’s second-largest bookstore chain, Matras, is set to be sold. Potential buyers include book distributor FK Olejesiuk and a consortium of publishers, led by Prószyński.
Can Textbook Nationalization Curb “Profiteering Publishers”?
Hungary nationalized primary school textbook production to thwart what are viewed as ‘profiteering publishers’; Poland and South Africa are considering similar changes.
Nostalgia Drives Polish Children’s Book Sales Boom
A revival in classic illustrated books is helping Poland’s children’s book market boom, says Katarzyna Domańska of publisher Dwie Siostry.
Can a Fixed Book Price Law Stem Poland’s Sales Slump?
Amid a general book market decline, the Polish Chamber of Books (PIK) has drafted a bill which is set to introduce fixed prices for new book releases for 18 months after publication.
Polish Ebook Industry Players Eye Rapid Market Expansion
By nixing DRM and selling in the MOBI format, Poland’s ebook players are making strides forward, but the market is still fragmented.
Polish Publishers Face Sales Slump, Propose Fixed-Pricing, Fight Piracy
Challenged by shrinking sales and online piracy, Poland’s publishing industry aims to mitigate losses with more stringent price regulation, reports Jaroslaw Adamowski.
Could Limited-Time Fixed Book Pricing Boost Backlist Sales?
Could limiting the period for fixed book prices give a needed boost to backlist sales by allowing retailers to discount after the initial buying frenzy is over?