New frontiers
from The Bookseller by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi. I have always believed in the positive impact that dialogue has on narrowing divides and bringing about sustainable change, and it is for this reason that the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) sought full membership in the International Publishers Association (IPA) soon after its creation.
Did you say ‘Video or animation will never play on the internet’?
In 1893 New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the right to vote and it still ranks among best countries for working women. Dame Wendy Pye was the first woman inducted into the New Zealand Buisness Hall of Fame in 2004 for outstanding business achievement, and for many years she’s been appearing in the top 10 of the National Business Review’s rich-list. She was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to business and education, and this year she was named an ‘Icon for Women’ by the New Zealand Government.
Otunba Olayinka Lawal-Solarin on challenges facing publishing in Nigeria
Otunba Olayinka Lawal-Solarin is Chairman of Literamed Publications and one of Nigeria’s best-known publishers. He told IPA about his experiences in publishing and the challenges facing the book industry.
Publishing in Georgia: IPA country report
Gvantsa Jobava analyses the state of publishing in Georgia today, revealing how government interference is crippling the textbook sector.
France’s ebook market: new research into buying and reading habits
The fifth SOFIA/SNE/SGDL survey on France’s ebook reading and purchasing habits shows a growing market. We reveal the key trends.
IPA Country Report: Publishing in South Africa
South Africa’s book publishing industry plays a vital role. PASA’s Mpuka Radinka told us about the sector’s prospects in a time of economic uncertainty and political interference.
Not all subscription services are created equal
Smashwords founder Mark Coker explains why the success or failure of subscription services like Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited, Scribd and Oyster will have considerable implications for the future of publishing.
Wattpad’s 40 million readers create opportunities for publishers
Wattpad is the world’s largest online community of readers and writers. We interviewed Wattpad’s Ashleigh Gardner about how the site’s growth is creating opportunities for authors and publishers.
The digital economy: what happens next?
With smartphone penetration rates soaring, what can publishers do to kickstart mobile commerce for books? It’s one of the questions we asked digital expert Marcello Vena, who also assessed the retail landscape, the prospects for e-readers and the Long Tail theory’s application to books.
Israel’s book market in 2015
Israel recently introduced a Fixed Book Price law, bringing changes for publishers and retailers. Leading publisher Racheli Edelman reveals the new climate for publishing.