France’s book publishing trade magazine Livres Hebdo announced on December 30 a reorganization that if enacted would eliminate half of their editorial staff (seven out of fourteen people, including four of six editors), according to an online petition launched two days ago. That proposal would be finalized in February. The company says it plans to focus on digital news, and the magazine will become monthly by September. Parent company Electre said in a statement that the changes are needed “in order to adapt to changes in customer demand and restore its economic balance.” An online petition says, “It is to […]
