In an online live forum held on 30 September 2021, The Emdash Show, organized by Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, four top guns in the Malaysian book industry took center stage, discussing the challenges and the future of the industry. The panelists are Mutalib Uthman, CEO of Perbadanan Kota Buku; Arief Hakim Sani, President of the … Read more
We all have read e-books and used e-books as part of our learning materials. E-books have become a big part of our life today. I myself have some limited experience spearheading an e-book project for my organization. But have we ever wondered this question: who invented e-books? In this article, we will look at the brief history … Read more
In this post, we will look at the list of the 10 largest publishers in the world. When the German inventor Johannes Gutenberg introduced the world’s first printing press, he would probably not know how far the idea would spread. Nor would he realized how much it would change the world. Since then, publishers have … Read more
The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s biggest trade show for books. It is also one of the most important publishing events for many publishers; a must-attend fair to showcase their products and network with other industry players. I had my share of experience in attending the event back in 2015 and there are several … Read more
One of the most common questions posed by an aspiring author is: should I self-publish my book? The path to publishing your book with a big publishing house can be overwhelmingly difficult. You will need a compelling book proposal that complies with all the requirements and format. And yet, this still does not promise acceptance … Read more