Independent Thinking on Publishing's Future
Introduction Canada’s publishing industry in 2025 is navigating a landscape filled with both challenges and significant opportunities. As the world continues to evolve in terms of digital technology, content consumption, and cultural representation, the Canadian market has emerged as a fascinating case study of adaptation, resilience, and innovation. Long overshadowed by the dominance of American … Read more
Introduction The idea of industrial revolutions shaping the course of human history is not new. Historians and economists have long charted the evolution of society through these transformative phases—beginning with mechanization and steam power in the First Industrial Revolution, continuing with electrification and mass production in the Second, automation and computers in the Third, and … Read more
Introduction The best-paid jobs in publishing now sit where editorial judgement meets data, technology and rights. This guide explains which roles pay well, which skills employers look for, where to find the openings and how to negotiate once an offer arrives. Key points The publishing industry is evolving rapidly, and so are the career opportunities … Read more
Introduction The publishing landscape in the Middle East has undergone profound changes over the last decade. Once considered a relatively insular region for international publishing, the Middle East in 2025 is now a mosaic of growing markets, dynamic state-led investments, a renewed focus on Arabic content, and a stronger push toward digital platforms. The region … Read more
Europe’s largest bookstores, ranked by published floor area with sources, from Dussmann in Berlin and Waterstones Piccadilly to Furet du Nord, Foyles and Mollat.