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 It’s an easy narrative to believe: in a world bursting with smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and cloud storage, the old ways must surely be dying off. Among them, the printing industry stands out as a prime suspect. Newspaper sales are plummeting. Magazine racks gather dust. Books are one-click downloads. Even receipts are going digital. Will … Read more
Introduction Let’s cut to the chase: publishing is a brutal business. Margins are slim, reader attention spans are shorter than ever, and everyone’s shouting into the same overcrowded digital void. But amidst all the noise and disruption, a surprisingly helpful ally has emerged—artificial intelligence. And it’s not just for writing questionable student essays or generating … Read more
Introduction For all its intellectual nobility, the world of academic publishing runs on a far less romantic fuel: prestige. Prestige powers citation counts, career advancement, funding decisions, and even university rankings. It’s also the glue that holds the entire scholarly publishing ecosystem together. But there’s a paradox at its core. Prestige, in theory, should reflect … Read more