The leading book publishing group in Germany is owned by Sweden’s Bonnier, as discussed in the Publishing Perspectives Forum series.
At Frankfurt: Nielsen Cites 11 of 19 Territories Showing Revenue Growth
Among focal book-publishing markets described by Nielsen’s Hazel Kenyon at Frankfurter Buchmesse are some ‘nations of keen book buyers who see books as a luxury item, yet will still pay out for them.’
Frankfurt: How Much Is Book Publishing Using AI?
A new study from BISG finds publishing workers reporting multiple pain points and serious ethical concerns, in AI usage.
Frankfurt’s ‘Midway’ Numbers: Trade Visitors Up 3 Percent
The total number of trade visitors is expected to have reached 118,500 by Sunday, with 125 countries’ professional industries represented.
At Frankfurt, FEP’s Report: The European Book Market Hits Record Turnover
However, the Federation of European Publishers says inflation puts the book industry into ‘a starkly different reality,’ despite turnover.
Censorship: PRH’s ‘Banned Wagon’ Goes to Washington
Handing out copies of books banned by right-wing censorship efforts, the PRH ‘Banned Wagon’ is in its third tour of duty.
Italy: Down 2 Percent in 2025 but ‘Confident of a Recovery’
The 2024 Guest of Honor Italy team will be reporting on international rights action in 2024 as part of their economic update.
PEN America’s Censorship Report: ‘A Disturbing Normalization’ of Book Bans
The leading message of this year’s PEN America ‘Banned in the USA’ report is about an insidious rise in ‘normalization’ of censorship.
Transatlantic Comments on the Anthropic AI Settlement
‘A clear win for rights holders with copyright registered in the United States,’ the Judge Approves the Anthropic settlement.
Sweden’s Storytel Announces Product Features for the Autumn
The 20-year-0ld Storytel in Stockholm announces a series of improvements this season, both in sound and search.