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Paper prices, print runs and production costs

Everything filed under trade in our books & reading coverage, the 3 reports filed on it so far.

Industry experts report rising costs for plastics, ink, and freight in book manufacturing, though paper prices remain stable

Book Production Costs Rise Despite Paper Price Stability

Industry experts report rising costs for plastics, ink, and freight in book manufacturing, though paper prices remain stable.

2026-09-08
Ama Dadson, CEO of Ghana's AkooBooks Audio, discusses the nascent African audiobook market, the need for authentic local...

AkooBooks Audio CEO Ama Dadson on African Audiobook Market

Ama Dadson, CEO of Ghana's AkooBooks Audio, discusses the nascent African audiobook market, the need for authentic local production, and...

2026-09-06
The Ukrainian Book Institute is calling for international support after Russian attacks destroyed around 10m books and...

Ukrainian Publishers Seek Support After Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books

The Ukrainian Book Institute is calling for international support after Russian attacks destroyed around 10m books and damaged the country's book...

2026-08-20