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Women Dominate the 20th Anniversary Banipal Prize Shortlist

Dec 2, 2025 | Arab Literature (in English), Arab publishing, Awards, MENA publishing

Discover the 2025 Banipal Prize shortlist marking 20 years of Arabic literary translation and key industry trends for publishers.

Fuelled By FOMO, Gen-Z Are Revitalising Indonesia’s Publishing Landscape – Lessons Here For Publishers Everywhere

Dec 6, 2025 | Indonesia, S.E. Asia
James Daunt Says Waterstones Customers Want High-Brow Literature, But He’ll Sell AI-Slop If Readers Demand It

Dec 7, 2025 | AI, bookstores, Retailer News
Germany – Bastei Lübbe Acquires Papertoons in Webtoon Land Grab

Dec 7, 2025 | Comics, Germany, Manga, Webtoon
The Great Reversal: How India’s AI Leap Will Transform Global Publishing

Dec 12, 2025 | AI, Digital Audio, India, Innovative Publishing

Audible Embeds BookTok Directly Into Platform – What It Means For The Industry

by Mark Williams | Dec 13, 2025 | Audible, Audiobooks | 0 |

Audible’s TikTok partnership embeds BookTok trends directly in-app, offering publishers a new discovery channel for audiobooks and backlist revival.

The Great Reversal: How India’s AI Leap Will Transform Global Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 13, 2025 | AI, India, IP Rights, Publishing Controversies | 0 |

India’s mandatory AI licensing proposal and voice AI leadership signal a reversal where emerging markets set standards the West must follow.

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Book Fair: A Strategic Gateway for International Partnerships

by Mark Williams | Dec 13, 2025 | Book Fairs, Saudi Arabia | 0 |

Jeddah Book Fair 2025 showcases Saudi Arabia’s $2.28bn publishing market, offering international professionals state-backed partnership opportunities and regulatory reform.

Focal Point 2025: Sharjah’s Art Book Fair Champions Independent Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 12, 2025 | Arab publishing, MENA publishing, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 0 |

Focal Point 2025 brings together 60+ independent publishers for three days of art books, workshops, and launches at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Sharjah.

The Great Reversal: How India’s AI Leap Will Transform Global Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 12, 2025 | AI, Digital Audio, India, Innovative Publishing | 0 |

India’s mandatory AI licensing proposal and voice AI leadership signal a reversal where emerging markets set standards the West must follow.

Arab Book Award hosts $1m publishing industry seminar in Qatar

by Mark Williams | Dec 11, 2025 | Arab publishing, Awards, MENA publishing, Middle East, Qatar | 0 |

Seminar at Qatar National Library explores Arab publishing industry challenges with $1m Arab Book Award winners and experts.

Kenya’s Publishers Face Parliamentary Deposit Mandate

by Mark Williams | Dec 10, 2025 | Africa, Kenya, Libraries | 0 |

Kenya’s 2025 Bill adds Parliament to legal deposit requirements. The UK, US, Canada and many countries have similar mandatory submission rules for national libraries.

Student Juries Crown Nathaca Appanah in Romania’s Goncourt Vote

by Mark Williams | Dec 10, 2025 | Awards, France, Romania | 0 |

Romanian students select Nathacha Appanah’s La nuit au cœur for the 13th Choix Goncourt de la Roumanie, showcasing youth-driven market insights for French publishers.

Germany – Bastei Lübbe Acquires Papertoons in Webtoon Land Grab

by Mark Williams | Dec 7, 2025 | Comics, Germany, Manga, Webtoon | 0 |

Bastei Lübbe AG acquires German webtoon publisher Papertoons to capture 29% CAGR growth in digital comics market. Deal effective Jan 2026.

James Daunt Says Waterstones Customers Want High-Brow Literature, But He’ll Sell AI-Slop If Readers Demand It

by Mark Williams | Dec 7, 2025 | AI, bookstores, Retailer News | 0 |

James Daunt’s elitist disdain for AI books masks snobbery in publishing, amid lawsuits and authenticity drives. Explore the hypocrisy and industry fallout.

tonies Partners with Pokémon to Dominate Children’s Audio Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 7, 2025 | Audiobooks, Children's Books, Comics | 0 |

tonies’ landmark Pokémon partnership signals major shift in children’s audio publishing, bringing screen-free storytelling to millions of households worldwide.

477,000 Attended The 2025 Kuwait Book Fair: A Regional Publishing Powerhouse Emerges

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Arab publishing, Kuwait, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |

Kuwait International Book Fair 2025: 477,560 visitors, 611 publishers, 7.2% market CAGR. Key insights for publishing professionals on Gulf opportunities.

Fuelled By FOMO, Gen-Z Are Revitalising Indonesia’s Publishing Landscape – Lessons Here For Publishers Everywhere

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Indonesia, S.E. Asia | 0 |

Indonesia’s Gen Z is sparking a reading renaissance, lifting literacy indices and revitalising publishing. Is this a global trend publishers are overlooking?

Festival Bilili BD 2025 – International Comics Festival in Congo

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |

The 10th Bilili BD Festival in Brazzaville celebrates African comics with networking, exhibitions, and awards, fostering industry growth for publishers.

UAE – Emirates Publishers Association partners with PublisHer

by Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Arab publishing, MENA publishing, Middle East, United Arab Emirates | 0 |

EPA and PublisHer unite to advance women publishers globally, combining regional strength with international AI innovation initiatives.

6th Iraq International Book Fair Offers Gateway to Rebuilding Market

by Mark Williams | Dec 4, 2025 | Arab publishing, Book Fairs, Iraq, MENA publishing | 0 |

Sixth Iraq International Book Fair opens 3 Dec in Baghdad. Key insights for publishers on market opportunities and cultural sector rebuilding.

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair 2025: A Vital Hub for Independent Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 2, 2025 | Art Books, Book Fairs, Malaysia | 0 |

KLABF 2025 hosts 125+ exhibitors from 20 countries, showcasing art books, zines, and emerging publishing talent.

Women Dominate the 20th Anniversary Banipal Prize Shortlist

by Mark Williams | Dec 2, 2025 | Arab Literature (in English), Arab publishing, Awards, MENA publishing | 0 |

Discover the 2025 Banipal Prize shortlist marking 20 years of Arabic literary translation and key industry trends for publishers.

Busan Children’s Book Fair Set For 11-14 December – A Gateway to Korean Publishing Rights

by Mark Williams | Dec 2, 2025 | Book Fairs, Children's Books, South Korea | 0 |

Busan Children’s Book Fair 2025 offers publishing professionals rights trading with 160 publishers from 26 countries and showcases Korea’s award-winning children’s literature.

Iraqi Kurdistan – Zakho International Book Fair Marks New Chapter for Kurdish Publishing

by Mark Williams | Dec 1, 2025 | Iraq, Kurdistan, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |

Zakho’s inaugural international book fair opens 1-6 Dec 2025, showcasing 20,000+ titles from 50+ publishers across 10 countries in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

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Women Dominate the 20th Anniversary Banipal Prize Shortlist

Fuelled By FOMO, Gen-Z Are Revitalising Indonesia’s Publishing Landscape – Lessons Here For Publishers Everywhere

James Daunt Says Waterstones Customers Want High-Brow Literature, But He’ll Sell AI-Slop If Readers Demand It

Germany – Bastei Lübbe Acquires Papertoons in Webtoon Land Grab

The Great Reversal: How India’s AI Leap Will Transform Global Publishing

Audible Embeds BookTok Directly Into Platform – What It Means For The Industry

The Great Reversal: How India’s AI Leap Will Transform Global Publishing

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Book Fair: A Strategic Gateway for International Partnerships

Focal Point 2025: Sharjah’s Art Book Fair Champions Independent Publishing

The Great Reversal: How India’s AI Leap Will Transform Global Publishing

Arab Book Award hosts $1m publishing industry seminar in Qatar

Kenya’s Publishers Face Parliamentary Deposit Mandate

Student Juries Crown Nathaca Appanah in Romania’s Goncourt Vote

Germany – Bastei Lübbe Acquires Papertoons in Webtoon Land Grab

James Daunt Says Waterstones Customers Want High-Brow Literature, But He’ll Sell AI-Slop If Readers Demand It

tonies Partners with Pokémon to Dominate Children’s Audio Publishing

477,000 Attended The 2025 Kuwait Book Fair: A Regional Publishing Powerhouse Emerges

Fuelled By FOMO, Gen-Z Are Revitalising Indonesia’s Publishing Landscape – Lessons Here For Publishers Everywhere

Festival Bilili BD 2025 – International Comics Festival in Congo

UAE – Emirates Publishers Association partners with PublisHer

6th Iraq International Book Fair Offers Gateway to Rebuilding Market

Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair 2025: A Vital Hub for Independent Publishing

Women Dominate the 20th Anniversary Banipal Prize Shortlist

Busan Children’s Book Fair Set For 11-14 December – A Gateway to Korean Publishing Rights

Iraqi Kurdistan – Zakho International Book Fair Marks New Chapter for Kurdish Publishing

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