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  A look at India’s thriving publishing scene, part 1

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  A Tour of India Finds Publishers Focused on the Digital Future

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  Apply Now for a 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair Fellowship

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  Indian Printers Rally Collectively to Compete with China

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  What Happens While You’re Sleeping?: New Zealand is Ready to Share

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  Should India Allow Parallel Book Imports?

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  650,000 Reasons to Translate Finnish Literature

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  New Zealand’s Star Turn Showcased at NYC Frankfurt Kickoff

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  Will Boom in Chinese Translations Create Unintended Consequences?

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