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Apple Races to Open iBookstore in Latin America, Causing Headaches The iBookstore is about to open in Latin America, using the Falkland Islands and Guyana to originate sales, but Apple and its suppliers aren't making it easy. Read more »

Will Apple Have a First Mover Advantage in Latin America? Apple may end up being the first of the big international e-book players to launch in Latin America, but will high prices stop it from taking full advantage? Read more »

Novellix, Dejavu Push Publishing Innovation in Sweden The Big Three may dominate Swedish publishing, but innovation is happening on the periphery at start-ups like short-form publisher Novelix and POD provider Dejavu. Read more »

Call for Stories: Who are the Publishing Innovators? Publishing innovators are springing up in increasingly unexpected places. Publishing Perspectives wants to hear your story. Tell us about yourself or another. Read more »

Mexico Flexes Cultural Muscle with Carlos Fuentes Literary Prize Mexico's new Carlos Fuentes International Prize for Literary Creation offers one winner $250,000 cash and brings the country coveted cultural cachet. Read more »

From the Archives:

Asymmetry in the Spanish Book World: Spain vs. Latin America In 2010 Latin America produced nearly as many books as Spain yet absorbed 20% of Spain’s overall production, while Spain took in just 2% of Latin America’s. Read more »