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Resist and Hope: How to Defend Bibliodiversity?
Carte blanche to the journal "Bibliodiversité: les mutations du livre et de l'écrit" for the release of their special issue, focusing on the defense of bibliodiversity: a vital commitment.
Centre de documentation sur les métiers du livre (CDML)
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About
As authoritarianism spreads, extremism and war gain ground, and the planet suffers, it becomes increasingly difficult to glimpse a horizon. The publishing world is shaken and captured by concentration in the hands of shareholders whose political agendas are not hidden.
In this context, how can we resist – and how can we hope?
With:
Laurence Hugues from the International Alliance of Independent Publishers,
Sophie Noël, sociologist, professor of information and communication sciences, and specialist in publishing,
Jean-Yves Mollier, historian, specialist in the history of publishing, books, and reading.
An event by the Documentation Center for Book Professions at the Buffon Library - auditorium, 5th floor.
Our take on this event
Go behind the scenes of the publishing world to discover the voices that refuse to be silenced. This insightful talk gathers experts to discuss how independent thinkers preserve our cultural diversity, proving that hope is often found between the lines of a well-chosen book.
The Centre de documentation sur les métiers du livre hosts a discussion titled Résister et espérer : Comment défendre la bibliodiversité ? on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This session examines the challenges of editorial concentration and how independent publishing can thrive amidst current political and global pressures. Taking place from 19:00 to 21:00 in the auditorium of the Buffon library in the 5th arrondissement, the event is open to the public free of charge. Participation is limited to adults aged 18 and over who are interested in the future of the book industry and the preservation of bibliodiversity.
Organized by the Centre de documentation sur les métiers du livre (CDML), this event addresses the obstacles facing the publishing sector today. With increasing consolidation by corporate shareholders and a volatile geopolitical climate, the discussion centers on how to maintain intellectual independence and protect the diversity of works reaching readers.
The conversation features insights from Laurence Hugues of the Alliance internationale de l'édition indépendante, sociologist and professor Sophie Noël, and historian Jean-Yves Mollier, a specialist in the history of publishing and reading. These experts will evaluate the current state of the industry and propose strategies for resilience.
The session takes place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. It will be held on the 5th floor of the Buffon library, located at 15 bis rue Buffon, 75005 Paris. Admission is free for all attendees aged 18 and up.
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