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NewsStorytel Has Improved Q1, Adds Podcasts, Seeks New CEO
The Swedish audiobook and publishing conglomerate's latest quarterly report found group revenue at 892 million SEK, or $95.5 million, from January to March, up 12% over 2023. It is now searching for a successor to CEO Johannes Larcher, who is leaving this fall.
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Members Leave U.K.’s Society of Authors over Gaza Resolution
A number of authors have left the U.K.'s Society of Authors following a recent vote over a proposed resolution to make a statement on Gaza, which was opposed by the organization’s management committee and eventually voted down.
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Trade Shows
Abu Dhabi Congress Addresses the Role of Arabic in Creative Industries
This year's 2024 International Congress of Arabic Publishing and Creative Industries brought together 380 attendees from around the world to discuss the role of Arabic language and culture in the book publishing business and beyond.
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Winners Tasked With Advancing Arab Culture
In awarding the Sheikh Zayed Book Awards in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Ali Bin Tamim, secretary general of the awards, tasked the winners with serving as global ambassadors for Arab culture—a responsibility they acknowledged and embraced.
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China Showcase
Introducing New Works from Liu Liangcheng
Liu’s Bearing Word and Bomba are among the awardwinning titles published by Yilin Press, an imprint
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Trade Shows
Sharjah Booksellers Conference Attracts 550 Pros from 76 Countries
The third annual meeting, held April 27-28, stressed the importance for the global publishing community to work together to confront challenges and to seize growth opportunities.
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EIBF Outlines Six Priorities in New Manifesto
The European and International Booksellers Federation's new platform prioritizes upholding freedom of expression, promoting literacy, embracing digital technologies and green policies, maintaining small business freedom, and supporting bookselling as a viable career path.
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Trade Shows
Thessaloniki Book Fair Puts Focus on Rights, Sharjah
More than 30 professionals from 22 countries are participating in the second Dialogue Rights Center at the Thessaloniki Book Fair this May 16-18. The fair, which showcases Greek publishing, is featuring Sharjah as the guest of honor.
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Book Business Associations Abroad Slam New Hong Kong Security Law
The new “Safeguarding National Security Ordinance” adopted by the Chinese government in Hong Kong threatens freedom to publish significantly more than previous laws, say the International Publishers Association and European and International Booksellers Federation.
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London Book Fair
London Book Fair Gets Its Third New Director in Four Years
RX, which owns the London Book Fair, has announced that Adam Ridgway, previously commercial director at RX, will take over as fair director. He replaces Gareth Rapley, who was in the position for two years.
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