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No, It Is Not True that Half of the Books Published in Spain Do Not Sell One Copy per Year

Summary by Eldiario.es
The CEGAL bookstore group warned that 49.4% of the works sell zero units throughout the year, a fact that needs context and explanation to understand that it does not actually count unsold titles or project such a catastrophic situation as it seems.

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FIRMAS PRESS.- Every April 23rd, the International Book Day is celebrated, as it coincides with the date when, in 1616, Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died, three writers who left their mark on the universal history of literature. In Spain they celebrated with various cultural activities, among which is a continuous reading of El Quijote on the premises of the Circle of Fine Arts, in Madrid, which last…

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The CEGAL bookstore group warned that 49.4% of the works sell zero units throughout the year, a fact that needs context and explanation to understand that it does not actually count unsold titles or project such a catastrophic situation as it seems.

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Eldiario.es broke the news in Spain on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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