E-books gaining more traction in the print world at Germany’s Frankfurt Book FairFRANKFURT — While paper books still outnumber texts that can be read online or on dedicated readers like the Kindle or eBook, use of the electronic versions is growing. Google to launch new Google Editions platform to sell books accessible anywhereFRANKFURT — An executive with Google says the company will launch a new platform next year that lets readers buy books that can be accessed from anywhere, be it a personal computer, cell phone or other platform. German book fair head defends choice of China, says country’s selection should help freedomFRANKFURT — The director of the world’s largest book fair said Wednesday that the selection of China as the event’s special guest should help the country move closer to the West and away from censorship and restrictions on dissent. Frankfurt book fair highlights China, organizers hope for cultural dialogueBERLIN — Organizers of the Frankfurt Book Fair worked for 15 years to secure China as the guest of honor at their five-day showcase of global trends and best sellers that opens to industry delegates Wednesday. Bertelsmann, KKR plan joint venture aimed developing global music rights management businessFRANKFURT — Bertelsmann AG, Europe’s biggest media company, said Wednesday it plans to start a joint venture with KKR & Co., the private equity fund, that will focus on music rights management. |
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