International Alliance of Independent Publishers

Third meeting of the Latin-American independent publishers' collectives

Laurence Hugues — 2010-07-29T17:09:09Z

The 3rd meeting of Latin-American independent publishers' collectives of the Alliance will occur with the support of the Departmental Book Chamber of La Paz and the French cultural services for the Andean cooperation during the 15th La Paz International Book Fair (Bolivia) – which will take place from August 18 to 29 under the slogan “Celebrate Bibliodiversity”. - Events / Bolivia

Preferential postage rates for books: urgent for Latin America

Laurence Hugues — 2010-07-21T14:32:56Z

Massively used by small publishing firms to distribute their products to bookstores, libraries and readers, the postal service is the most popular means of circulating books throughout the world. However, the absence, suppression or questioning of special postage for books is an impediment to bibliodiversity in many countries. In Latin America, with the huge territory to cover and limited circulation, a large share of publishers ensures the delivery of their products themselves. For these (...) - Book industry and independence

Preferential postage rates for books: urgent for Latin America

Laurence Hugues — 2010-07-21T10:26:39Z

Call for tender – A study on digital publishing and developing countries

Laurence Hugues — 2010-07-12T08:30:47Z

The main aim of the “Digital Publishing and Developing Countries” programme, undertaken by the International Alliance of Independent Publishers in partnership with the Prince Claus Foundation, seeks to “determine digital publishing's role as a future publishing resource in developing countries.” It consists of four consecutive phases to span over the next three years (2010-2012). The first phase of the programme consists of performing a study that would serve to both address some basic questions regarding the general thrust and lay the groundwork for future phases.

The new e-learning part of the Alliance website

Laurence Hugues — 2010-05-25T10:21:38Z

Discover the "E-learning" part of the Alliance website.

You will find there some "Reference cards" and a first "Step-by-step training module" focused on textbooks production, currently in french.

Any suggestion for new e-training module or any comment about this part of our website will be welcomed, don't hesitate.

Meeting of the Arabic-language network, Tunis, from 25 to 28 April 2010

Laurence Hugues — 2010-05-07T16:50:59Z

Les éditeurs arabophones de l'Alliance se sont réunis à Tunis du 25 au 28 avril 2010, occasion de réaffirmer certains principes fondamentaux de notre Alliance aux journalistes présents et de partager leurs expériences avec les professionnels du livre tunisiens. - Press review / Tunisia

Meeting of the Arabic-language network, Tunis, from 25 to 28 April 2010

Laurence Hugues — 2010-04-21T16:19:34Z

Four years after the International Assembly on Independent Publishing in Paris in July 2007, we are delighted to be bringing together the Arabic-language network of the Alliance in Tunisia, during the Tunis International Book Fair. The Alliance organizes a round table open to professionals, focussing on publishing and cultural diversity, at the heart of the Tunis International Book Fair on Monday 26 April at 4.00 (...) - Events / Tunisia

Haïti...

Laurence Hugues — 2010-02-23T15:13:30Z

L'Alliance internationale des éditeurs indépendants appelle tous les organismes de solidarité internationale à se mobiliser dans la durée en Haïti. L'Alliance fera ce qui est en son pouvoir pour apporter son appui à long terme aux professionnels du livre haïtiens, particulièrement aux bibliothécaires, aux éditeurs et aux libraires, en articulant son action à celle d'autres acteurs en Haïti, déjà présents ou prévoyants de l'être.

L'importance de la culture, dans la reconstruction, doit être prise en compte. Dans le contexte haïtien, où la symbolique a une place de choix, repenser Haïti c'est aussi soutenir les arts et la culture, notamment le livre et les auteurs qui servent de promoteurs de cette identité populaire, complexe et fascinante. Un peuple amputé de sa culture est un peuple mort.

Rodney Saint-Éloi, auteur et éditeur membre de l'Alliance internationale des éditeurs indépendants

Youth literature and North-South trade links

Etienne Galliand — 2010-02-03T15:17:46Z

In this remarkable document, Marion Van Staeyen highlights the persistent imbalance in the book trade between France and francophone Africa, between North and South, in particular with regard to children's books. Some alternatives are appearing, however, in particular to promote access to northern markets for African publishers. Many stakeholders in the sector – among them the International Alliance of Independent Publishers – are calling for a redress of the trade imbalance between North and South and are in fact actively taking part in endeavours to achieve this. A graduate in sociology and editing, Marion Van Staeyen is a second-year MA student at Paris XIII University, majoring in the book trade. She is currently attending classes at Sherbrooke University in Quebec, thanks to a partnership between the two universities. A very highly regarded young book professional, Marion Van Staeyen is also a big theatre enthusiast.

Documents in French.

Report of the Portuguese-language network and Spanish-language networks meetings - Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), 25th-27th on November, 2009

Laurence Hugues — 2010-01-13T10:18:48Z

The Spanish-language network and the Portuguse-language network of the Alliance met in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) from 25 till 27 November 2009, during "la Primavera dos livros". These meetings allowed both networks to build their respective initiative programme for 2010-2011 but also to strengthen the "regionalisation" of the Alliance, through an inter-network meeting. - Events / Brazil