Spanish book industry data reveals half of books sell zero copies
CEGAL, the association representing 1,100 Spanish bookstores, released data at its annual Librerías Congress showing that half of the books on store shelves sell zero units. The statistic has caused alarm in the industry, though some booksellers urge calm. The article also lists cultural recommendations for the weekend, including an exhibition on generations of women in Germany and a collection of artist portraits.
Key facts
- CEGAL represents 1,100 Spanish bookstores
- Half of books in Spanish bookstores sell zero copies
- Data was revealed at the annual Librerías Congress
- The statistic has caused concern in the book industry
- Some booksellers are urging calm regarding the data
- Article includes weekend cultural recommendations
- Recommendations include an exhibition on women in Germany
- Recommendations include a collection of artist portraits
Entities
Institutions
- CEGAL
Locations
- Spain