How publishers misunderstand creativity—and why that matters for AI. Nadim Sadek's psychological framework reveals publishing's real competitive edge.
Kuwait’s Al-Multaqa Prize announces diverse shortlist as Arabic literature market expands, offering publishers fresh translation opportunities.
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Cultural Caf© and Saudi partners train young creators to script and illustrate manga rooted in local heritage, signalling a new rights-buying opportunity for publishers.
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Independent Publishers Group adds six specialist publishers including Broad Book Group, The Secret Mountain, and Schaffner Press to its distribution network, expanding its independent publishing portfolio.
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Big Bad Wolf Surabaya 2026 demonstrates Indonesia’s $1.8bn publishing opportunity through strategic pricing, logistics innovation, and emerging market penetration for publishing professionals.
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Free entry drives 2 million visitors to New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, up 20 %, as 1 000+ publishers from 35 countries trade rights and reach new readers.
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Qatar’s Ministry of Culture invites global publishers to compete for eight Doha International Book Fair Awards, sharing a prize purse of 230,000 QAR.
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Norwegian book sales rose 8% in 2025 to 7.9m copies, driven by non-fiction, crime and children’s titles. Analysis for publishing professionals.
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AnimeJapan 2026 offers publishing professionals unprecedented access to licensing deals and market insights at Tokyo Big Sight, 30-31 March, following record-breaking public days.
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Vietnamese publisher Slowbooks secures Korean rights deals and White Ravens recognition, championing culturally authentic picture books in the booming Asia-Pacific market.
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Frankfurt Book Fair returns to India after 30 years, chasing a $12B market. This commercial pivot prioritizes profit over cultural diplomacy.
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Egypt’s IP overhaul brings new enforcement powers, Marrakesh Treaty implementation, and revived royalty societies—key changes for publishing professionals.
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Thailand leads the 34th Taipei International Book Exhibition with 570,000 expected visitors, showcasing Southeast Asian publishing growth and post-pandemic rights trading trends.
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Guwahati’s fifth Assam Book Fair concludes with record ₹7.4 crore sales, 30,000 daily visitors, and strong demand across genres, signalling robust regional publishing growth.
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Third Taif Writers & Readers Festival showcases Saudi Arabia’s literary ambitions with 42 publishing houses and 270+ cultural events until 15 January.
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New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 expects 2 million visitors, showcasing India’s $9.3B publishing market, 1000+ publishers, and B2B global trade opportunities.
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Yemeni literature thrives despite war, with 2025 award-winners and exile publishers creating new markets. Analysis for publishing professionals seeking Arabic fiction opportunities.
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Audible’s in-app video beta favours major publishers. We examine the martech move’s pros, cons and implications for indie presses.
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Assam’s Khanapara book fair achieves Rs 2 crore sales in five days, driven by children’s literature and singer Zubeen Garg titles. Projected total: Rs 5.6 crore.
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Agartala Book Fair data shows 300,000 visitors and $240,000 book sales in 2022, rising to ₹1.47 crore in 2024. Publishing professionals analysis.
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India’s 2025 book fairs drew 6.6 million visitors. Why international publishers ignore this $9.3bn market remains baffling.
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