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Demand Grows for English-Language Books in Brazil

By Celso de Campos Jr. | Published: November 8, 2012
Superpedido Tecmedd warehouse

As the Brazilian middle class grows, the demand for English-language books will continue to increase,” says Phil Ollila, Chief Content Officer of Ingram Content Group. Read More

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Ingram Partners with Singular Digital Brazil to Kickstart Global Expansion

By Maria Fernanda Rodrigues | Published: September 13, 2011
Singular Ingram partner

Brazilian readers who buy international titles through local bookstores will no longer have to wait an excruciating 45-60 days to have a book delivered — so long as it is one available through US-based Ingram  …  Read More

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Novo Conceito Races to the Front of Brazilian Publishing With Seven of the Top 20 Titles

By Maria Fernanda Rodrigues | Published: June 2, 2011
Novo Conceito founders Fernando and Milla Baracchini

Former motorcycle racer Fernando Baracchini only started publishing trade books in 2007, but his publishing house dominates Brazil’s bestseller list with an array of translated imports. At first, Fernando Baracchini didn’t seem destined for a  …  Read More

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Mega Appliance and Furniture Store Chain Adds Books, E-books Planned

By Maria Fernanda Rodrigues | Published: May 19, 2011
Livraria do Ricardo

Máquina de Vendas — a holding company that includes the brands Ricardo Eletro, Insinuante and City Lar — is the second largest retailer of home appliances and furniture in Brazil. In 2010, the firm invested  …  Read More

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Not Ready to Wait on Others, STM Pub Ciência Moderna Launches Own Digital Distribution Platform

By Maria Fernanda Rodrigues | Published: March 16, 2011
Editora Ciencia Moderna

The e-book market in Brazil is still nascent and there are only around 4,000 titles available, and that is according to the most optimistic guesstimates. Some companies, however, are experimenting and trying to get a  …  Read More

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