Minister Teuber Requests: 'I require the book' - Education Minister Teuber demands the book.
German Education Minister Embraces Physical Books, Advocates for Small Publishers
In a recent interview with the German Press Agency, new Education Minister Sven Teuber expressed his ardent affection for traditional books. The SPD politician from Mainz, known as an avid reader, prefers reading in analog format. He underscored the cultural significance of physical books, stating that he believes they are essential.
Teuber ardently supports small publishers and their works. He believes that the current E-book market is excessively corporation- and market-oriented, disadvantaging many small publishers with worthy books. When asked about E-books specifically, Teuber expressed concern that they tend to prioritize bestsellers, overshadowing the diverse and culturally rich offerings of smaller publishing houses.
Currently engrossed in "Maniac" by Benjamin Labatut, Teuber finds the novel to be an intriguing read. The book delves into the life of Hungarian-American mathematician John von Neumann, algorithms, and the development of atomic bombs.
While the search results do not provide specific opinions on E-books and small publishers in the German book market from Teuber, the available details suggest that the Minister values the preservation and promotion of small publishers. His emphasis on physical books and diversity in the market implies a call for a more balanced E-book market, where smaller publishers can thrive alongside the bestsellers.
Teuber advocates for the preservation of small publishers in the German book market, suggesting a need for a more balanced E-book market that accommodates various literary works. In his current reading, he finds "Maniac" by Benjamin Labatut, a book that delves into the life of John von Neumann and the development of algorithms, fascinating.
