Print Books Endure: The Reading Habits of Italians
Summer is the season for reading—the book you choose for your holiday bag or to leaf through on the beach. And while it may seem that everything has migrated to the screen, the numbers tell a different story. The latest ISTAT survey, which cross-references the Aspects of Daily Life (2025) and Citizens and Leisure Time (2024) studies, confirms that the print format is not merely holding its own; it remains the undisputed protagonist of Italian reading habits.
CRIF Ratings affirms “A” rating with stable outlook for Grafica Veneta
CRIF Ratings has affirmed Grafica Veneta’s long-term issuer rating at “A” with a Stable Outlook. The assessment reflects the Group’s solid financial profile and its ability to grow while maintaining balance, continuity and quality.
Premio Strega: a chronicle of italian literature from Maria Bellonci to the present day
With the new edition only days away, revisiting the Premio Strega means retracing one of the most significant moments in Italy’s cultural life. Founded in 1947 by Maria Bellonci and the Amici della Domenica, supported by the Alberti brothers, the prize established itself from the outset as a vital space for exchange and engagement in post-war Italy.
Book signings at Grafica Veneta: Sara Simoni and Roberto Emanuelli
In recent weeks, Grafica Veneta hosted two special in-house book signings with Sara Simoni and Roberto Emanuelli, the authors behind recent releases printed right in our facility. The events gave each writer a rare, firsthand look at the moment their manuscript became a physical book—watching the production process unfold and collecting the very first finished copies.
Inside book production: the role of timing
Book production begins long before printing starts. Every title enters a process shaped by planning, technical checks, and coordinated production stages that determine timing, quality, and delivery. Within this process, scheduling plays a decisive role. Different publishing seasons require different lead times, allowing production to align with market demand, client needs, and release windows.
Solar energy powers our growth
Some projects, over time, evolve beyond the scope of technical investments and become part of how an industrial company grows, operates, and looks ahead. Our photovoltaic project belongs to that category. For years, it has supported the evolution of our site and helped strengthen an operating model that is increasingly efficient and aligned with the carbon-neutral approach we have built.
Lake Book Manufacturing Welcomes Chris Kennedy
On April 2, Lake Book Manufacturing welcomed Chris Kennedy, American entrepreneur, former candidate for Governor of Illinois, and member of the Kennedy family, long associated with economic and social development across the United States.
Grafica Veneta opens its doors to students
Opening our plant to students and schools means investing in skills and in the local community, while offering a close-up look at how a book is made and the professional expertise behind it. It is also an opportunity to bring younger generations closer to reading culture at a stage in life when interest is strongest and can still be nurtured. In Italy, for example, the share of readers reaches 57.1 percent among 11- to 14-year-olds, before gradually declining with age.
When Printing Meets the Author: Book Signings at Grafica Veneta
There is a moment when a book ceases to be merely a manufactured product and becomes a personal gesture once again. It happens when the author’s pen touches the title page, transforming newly printed copies into a testament to their creative journey.
