Momentum backs under-siege book publishers: 'This is not just another sector'

Momentum has called for immediate talks with Malta’s book publishers, a national strategy for the sector and sustainable funding mechanisms, after leading publishers warned of “existential threats” to the industry. The party said public institutions must also be held accountable for failing to respond to repeated proposals from the publishing sector

Book publishers boycott conference over 'existential threats' to industry

A group of Malta’s leading book publishers are refusing to participate in the first Annual Book Conference as they call on the government to urgently address “existential threats” facing the industry. Publishers representing 80 per cent of Malta’s annual book production have formally announced their refusal to participate in the event which is scheduled

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