Publishing Perspectives

White Label E-reading Platforms or DIY? Depends on Your DNA Cliff Guren of e-reading platform developer Bluefire discusses why controlling the end-to-end consumer experience should be every publisher's priority.  Read more »

Should Publishers Control Their Own Digital Distribution? Is it wise and worthwhile for publishers to move into their own branded distribution platform? The short answer is yes, provided they have enough of a niche.  Read more »

In 2011, One in Six New Books In France Was a Translation Interest in translations in France is booming, with the total number of books in translation making up 15.9% of all published titles, up 8.7% from 2010.  Read more »

Accused of Using Ghostwriters, Han Han Offers 20m Yuan for Evidence Chinese bestselling author/race car driver/youth phenomenon Han Han has been accused of using ghost writers. A convoluted mess of counter accusations ensued.  Read more »