Pay, internships and access in publishing
Everything filed under trade in our books & reading coverage, the 12 reports filed on it so far.
Jean-François Colosimo Leads Cerf Publishing
Jean-François Colosimo, the director of Éditions du Cerf for 13 years, discusses his philosophy of publishing as intellectual disputation.
Planeta and Madrina Sévigné Launch Spanish Literature Push
Two publishing ventures, the global giant Planeta and the new independent house Madrina Sévigné, have simultaneously announced plans to focus on...
India's Book Market to Hit $21 Billion by 2030
A new industry report projects India's publishing market will reach $21 billion by 2030-31, detailing current sector sizes and key growth areas.
Paris Court Nullifies Author's Contract Over Derisory Pay
A Paris court has nullified two publishing contracts between author 'Lord Tanjah' and L'Harmattan, ruling the royalty terms were structurally...
Union Square Launches Singularity Novella Publishing Program
Union Square & Co. Is launching Singularity, a new program to publish 10-12 paperback novellas per year starting this September, aiming to offer
Boos Details Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 Hall Changes
Director Juergen Boos details last-minute hall reconfigurations and addresses French publishers' concerns over agent access ahead of his final fair.
Publisher Rosellina Archinto Dies at 93
Rosellina Archinto, a foundational figure in Italian children's publishing, has died at 93. She founded Emme Edizioni and Babalibri, forging a...
AAP, Authors Guild warn on library e-books
A publishing industry report claims library e-book lending hurts retail sales and opposes state laws regulating e-book licenses.
Babelica 2026 Focuses on Young Generation
The Babelica 2026 online fair for independent publishing, centered on young authors, will be held on September 21 and 22.
Richard Charkin on Publishing's Legacy
Industry veteran Richard Charkin argues that publishing's true strength lies in its inherited legacies, financial, reputational, and cultural, rather...
Guillaume Montégudet on AI's Inevitable Role
Guillaume Montégudet argues that AI's integration into educational publishing is now inevitable. The key challenge is providing teachers with...
Maputo Book Fair Aims to Build Industry
A new book festival in Mozambique, the Maputo International Book Fair (MIBF), will launch in November. It seeks to professionalize the country's...