Introduction In publishing boardrooms and editorial offices, the future of print is debated with a mix of anxiety and admiration. The medium has survived radio, television, the internet, and now AI. Each technological disruption was supposed to render print obsolete—yet here it is, still producing millions of books, newspapers, magazines, and reports daily. It may … Read more
Introduction Piracy has always been a game of adaptation. From the early days of cassette tapes to the rise of torrenting and illegal streaming services, content theft has reshaped itself around the tools available. But now, in the era of artificial intelligence, piracy isn’t just evolving—it’s undergoing a full-blown transformation. What was once about copying … Read more
Introduction The publishing industry in Europe may be centuries old, but it’s anything but stagnant. From literary capitals steeped in tradition to fast-growing hubs of digital publishing, the continent offers a mosaic of opportunities for editors, designers, marketers, translators, and startup founders chasing the next big publishing disruption. But not all cities are created equal. … Read more
Introduction Once upon a time, publishing a book was an event. A ritual, even. Manuscripts were passed from trembling author hands to red-inked editors, shuffled through design meetings, marketing huddles, and printer schedules before emerging, if lucky, as a physical object with a barcode and spine. That model, romantic as it may sound, is already … Read more
Introduction The world is drowning in knowledge, ironically, at a time when fewer people seem to be reading it. By 2026, global scientific output is projected to surpass 6 million research articles in a single year. That’s more than 16,000 articles every day, over 670 every hour, and about 11 every minute. If that doesn’t … Read more