Leipzig Book Fair: The Revenge of the Book Industry
The Leipzig Book Fair 2026 witnessed heated political debates with Wolfram Weimer as a controversial figure, reflecting tensions within the book industry.
Burda Publishing: "Not aware of this in any way at that time"
Jacob Burda, the heir to Hubert Burda Media, discusses the enriching aspects of creative endeavors during a meeting of the Alpine Fellowship, reflecting on his family’s influence in the media industry and the complexities introduced by past financial dealings.
Book Fair: the names of the six winners of the first cultural event fellowship have been announced
Six international editors have been awarded fellowships to participate in the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, designed to enhance international business connections in the publishing industry.
Hoepli, liquidation decided: after 156 years the history of the publishing house and bookstore comes to an end
Hoepli, a historical publishing house and bookstore in Italy, has decided to liquidate after 156 years due to poor financial results and internal conflicts.
International Women's Day: five literary women at random or how books address femininity
The article discusses the gender disparity in the publishing industry, highlighting that while women represent 60% of the global book workforce, they only author 38% of published books.
Axel Springer has reached an agreement to acquire the publisher The Telegraph
Axel Springer has agreed to purchase the publisher of The Telegraph, broadening its media portfolio.
The cheaper books came too late
The cultural minister's proposed law for zero VAT on books has been postponed due to insufficient legislative support, delaying potential benefits for the publishing industry in Denmark.
Abolish the tax on paper
The article advocates for the Ecuadorian government to eliminate the import tax on paper to support local cultural production and address structural issues in the industry.
Romantasy author becomes 'blockbuster standard' as hit series tops UK book charts
Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series has dominated the UK book charts, establishing the romantasy genre as a leading force in the publishing industry.
Is the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry the only one to be blamed for 'inheritance tax fake news'? [HERI Focus]
The Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry faces criticism for publishing unverified statistics regarding high net-worth individuals leaving Korea due to inheritance taxes.
Saulina Kochanskaitė, Editor of 'Baltų Lankų': 'Has there ever been such a dynamic decade for publishing?'
Saulina KochanskaitÄ— reflects on the significant changes in the publishing industry over the last decade, highlighting the rise of audiobooks and digital formats.
From the government a blow to the newspapers, farewell tax breaks on paper
Italy's government has ended tax breaks for newspaper publishers, igniting criticism from the industry.
Britney Spears sells her music catalog, including hits 'Baby One More Time' and 'Toxic'
Britney Spears has reportedly sold a portion of her music catalog, including popular songs 'Baby One More Time' and 'Toxic' to the publishing company Primary Wave in a deal described as historic.
Leonardo Padura: "The revolutionary period is my vital time and the one I novelized"
In an interview, Cuban author Leonardo Padura discusses his literary influences, his creative process, and his commitment to promoting Cuban literature.
Piracy in book publishing continues to grow: in 2025, lost sales amounted to 722 million euros, compared to 687 two years earlier
A report highlights that piracy in the book publishing industry resulted in a loss of 722 million euros in sales in 2025, an increase from 687 million euros in 2023, amidst a new investigation into the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright-protected content.
Andres Hax: "Making a plan as uncertain as a publishing house, in any context, is naive"
Andres Hax discusses the challenges of making uncertain plans in the publishing industry, reflecting on the complexities of publishing as illustrated by the fictional tale of Jessie MacRae.