One of the oldest pastimes gained in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic: reading books. This is good news for the printing industry as book printing contributes a considerable share to the total print production. Revenues in Europe stood at €7.1 billion in 2019. WhatTheyThink European section editor Ralf Schlözer looks at historical developments and at the trends shaping book printing now.
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Ralf Schlözeris a technology analyst for print with 30 years’ experience in the industry and a passion for discovering new technologies and print applications.
He is available for consulting and speaking engagements. Contact Ralf at [email protected]