European Union Prize for Literature announces 2021 shortlist
EUPL reveals 55 authors and books from 14 participating countries shortlisted for the 2021 European Union Prize for Literature
EIBF submits contribution to European Commission digital tax consultation
This week EIBF submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s open public consultation on the implementation of a European digital tax.
Events and conferences 2021
Want to know about EIBF and the work we do? Discover the events you can join to find out more
EIBF webinar: The rise of audiobooks
On 18 March, we hosted a webinar to discuss the meteoritic rise of audiobooks in Sweden and beyond
Secure a future for cultural life in Europe
Over 110 organisations across the European cultural community calls to secure a future for culture and cultural life in Europe
Towards a greener book sector
Sustainability initiatives are crucial for long term development of the book sector
When local bookshops close, more people give up reading
Many consumers don't rush to buy books online; they simply choose other activities instead of reading, write Georg Götz, Daniel Herold, Jan Thomas Schäfer and Phil-Adrian Klotz
How bookshops are helping with isolation
"In uncertain times, few spaces feel more comforting than a bookshop. It feels especially painful that during this global pandemic, bookshops – at least physically – have become increasingly out of bounds." Clare Thorpe explores how booksellers are dealing with COVID-19 outbreak
SLF press release following bookstore protests in France
Bookshops must remain safe spaces for debate
Independent bookstores are milestones of civilization
American novelist Douglas Kennedy spoke about the importance of independent bookstores for improving education outcomes for children and adults alike in a recent interview with ActuaLitté.
E-book sales: Booksellers’ Perspective
In a series of infographics, we will try to shed some light on the more technical elements of bookselling.
THE BOOK CHARTER – READ WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT, IN WHATEVER FORMAT YOU WANT
There is nothing more important for everyone in the book industry than to continually broaden consumer access to books – in whatever format readers choose. In a world that is changing rapidly – all of us – authors, publishers, booksellers, distributors, agents, librarians, etc.
Infographics: e-Book Sales Profit Margins
In a series of infographics, we will try to shed some light on the more technical elements of bookselling. This chart illustrates the average profit for e-book sales when all expenses have been paid.
Infographics: The e-Book Sales Process
In a series of infographics, we will try to shed some light on the more technical elements of bookselling.
Geo-blocking: EIBF & FEP reiterate their request to exclude non-audiovisual copyright-protected content from the scope of the regulation
Recent developments in the discussions around the proposed Geo-blocking Regulation in the European Parliament committees are a cause for great concern for the book industry. In a joint letter sent by EIBF & FEP to all IMCO MEPs, the book industry reiterates its request to exclude non-audiovis
The American Booksellers Association supports freedom to publish controversial books
Amid the strong controversy that currently surrounds Milo Yiannopoulos and the calls for boycotting his book, the American Booksellers Association (ABA) joined the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and other free speech a