News of books

Figures hint at deepening crisis for Argentina’s publishing market

26-05-2025 16:23 Annual report by Cámara Argentina del Libro – which represents more than 500 national publishers, bookshops, and distributors – reveals a decline both in the number of new titles and in print runs; Around three-quarters of publications are produced in and around Buenos Aires.

by Omar Genovese

FERIA DEL LIBRO 2025

Milei phenomenon dominates 49th edition of Buenos Aires book fair

09-05-2025 08:47 The 49th edition of Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires has been – as was the case last year – dominated by President Javier Milei and his impact.

BOOKS & LITERATURE

Author Selva Almada: ‘More attention is being paid to Latin American literature'

22-05-2024 16:04 Acclaimed author from Entre Ríos, whose third novel was nominated for the International Booker Prize, discusses creation, translation and international recognition.

FERIA DEL LIBRO 2024

Heker opens Book Fair with strong speech against Milei's austerity

27-04-2024 18:17 Acclaimed author's addresses inauguration speech at 48th edition of Buenos Aires International Book Fair sheds light on Argentina's socio-political landscape.

by Sofia Anahi Rodriguez

FERIA DEL LIBRO 2024

Book fair serves as beacon of hope resilience amid economic crisis

27-04-2024 16:16 At the heart of this year's edition of the Buenos Aires International Book Fair lies a palpable tension stemming from a publishing industry in crisis.

by Sofia Anahi Rodriguez

BOOKS & LITERATURE

Jorge Luis Borges was ‘the most British of Latin America’s writers’

31-01-2024 15:40 Argentina’s most famous author holds great attraction for British writers, scientists, artists and filmmakers – no surprise given his family history and command of both the Spanish and English written word.

BOOKS & LITERATURE

Is Argentina’s publishing industry at risk of extinction?

22-01-2024 08:05 The abrupt fall of demand from the domestic market, disproportionate increases of the price of paper and fuel, deferred payments in a context that is virtually hyperinflationary, the opening of imports and books on sale, the possible repeal of the Law for the Defence of the Book Industry, a lack of state purchases… a potent cocktail is attacking the entire ecosystem of Argentine books.

by Gonzalo Santos

BOOKS & LITERATURE

Book lovers gather for 16th annual antique book fair in Buenos Aires

02-12-2023 13:24 Sixteenth edition of Feria del Libro Antiguo de Buenos Aires draws booksellers, writers, artists and book conservators to capital.

by Montserrat Pagan

News of books

Figures hint at deepening crisis for Argentina’s publishing market

Milei phenomenon dominates 49th edition of Buenos Aires book fair

Author Selva Almada: ‘More attention is being paid to Latin American literature'

Heker opens Book Fair with strong speech against Milei's austerity

Book fair serves as beacon of hope resilience amid economic crisis

Jorge Luis Borges was ‘the most British of Latin America’s writers’

Is Argentina’s publishing industry at risk of extinction?

Book lovers gather for 16th annual antique book fair in Buenos Aires

Argentina pulls out all stops in Milei’s defence of fragile peso

Reichardt to top La Libertad Avanza list as judge rejects imposition of Santilli

Espert and Machado’s murky history

Scandal-hit lawmaker Espert seeks leave of absence from lower house

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s would-be assassin given 10-year jail term

Leonardo Cositorto, preso por estafa piramidal, contó que aportó 32.500 dólares a la campaña de Diego Santilli

Atentado a Cristina Kirchner: condenaron a Sabag Montiel a 10 años y a Brenda Uliarte a 8 años de prisión

Mientras Machado espera la extradición, Estados Unidos afirma que Bullrich sabía que le financió la campaña a Espert

Investigadores del Conicet hallaron un huevo de dinosaurio carnívoro en un estado de preservación casi perfecto

Karen Reichardt encabeza la lista de La Libertad Avanza: la Justicia bajó a Diego Santilli