World's biggest book fair targets internet giants
Organisers of the world's biggest book fair in Germany warned Tuesday against the domination of Internet giants as the publishing world grapples to blend old and new forms of reading.
Organisers of the world's biggest book fair in Germany warned Tuesday against the domination of Internet giants as the publishing world grapples to blend old and new forms of reading.
Business
Oct 8, 2013
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Business
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Business
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Engineering
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Social Sciences
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There will still be more books than you could ever read, but visitors to this week's Frankfurt Book Fair will also be invited to don virtual reality goggles, visit an interactive classroom and discover 3D-printed art as publishers ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
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Hi Tech & Innovation
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Social Sciences
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