The domestic book market is not alive, but it survives

The Hungarian book market is struggling but managing to survive, as discussed at a recent conference organized by the Karakter section. Key speakers included Minister Tarr Zoltán and Dr. Gál Katalin, president of the Hungarian Publishers and Booksellers Association. Gál emphasized the need for financial support, particularly for translation and marketing, to enhance the visibility of Hungarian literature internationally. Despite the challenges, such as the lack of state funding for significant events like the Book Week, efforts are being made to promote reading among teenagers. Gál also pointed out the need for better dialogue with the government to address ongoing issues in the book industry.