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Brazil’s Government Debates Future of Digital Publishing

By Iona Teixeira Stevens | Published: May 24, 2013
Congresso Nacional Brasilia

A high level meeting in Brasilia debated the future of digital publishing, focusing on reducing taxes on ebooks and devices and using digital to promote the democratization of reading.
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Pearson’s Rights Expert Lynette Owen Teaches in Brazil

By PublishNews Brazil | Published: August 15, 2011
Lynette Owen

Copyright director at Pearson, Lynette Owen will be in Brazil on August, 15th and 16th as the keynote speaker at the 2nd Rights and Licenses Workshop, organized by the Brazilian Publishers, a project created by  …  Read More

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Interview: Galeno Amorim, President, National Library Foundation

By Maria Fernanda Rodrigues | Published: July 25, 2011
Juergen Boos and Juca Ferreira

In preparing for Brazil’s role as the Guest of Honor at the 2013 Frankfurt Book Fair, Galeno Amorim, the President of the National Library Foundation, is going to be a busy man. He’s in the  …  Read More

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Brazil’s Prestigious Jabuti Prizes Expand Categories

By Carlo Carrenho | Published: April 1, 2011
Jabuti book prize trophy

The Jabuti Prize is the oldest book prize in Brazil. Jabuti is the Brazilian word for tortoise and the prize was named after the animal to emphasize the qualities of patience and tenacity. The Brazilian  …  Read More

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Brazilian Publishing By the Numbers

By Maria Fernanda Rodrigues | Published: March 1, 2011
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The Brazilian publishing market continues to exhibit modest growth. According to the most recent figures released by the Brazilian Book Chamber (CBL) and the Brazilian Publishers Union (SNEL), the total market was calculated as being  …  Read More

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