Group 1 - The last paper braille publisher in France is struggling for survival, with only 3% of the 100,000 books published annually being transcribed into braille [1] - The Braille Transcription and Editing Center (CTEB) in Toulouse has a catalog of over 2,000 titles, including popular works like "Harry Potter" and various genres such as novels and cookbooks [1] - The production of braille books is labor-intensive and costly, with expenses ranging from 700 to 900 euros for a standard book and up to 1,500 euros for tactile children's books [1] Group 2 - To balance high production costs, CTEB has historically priced braille books at three times the original book price, but has recently reduced prices to match standard publications to alleviate the financial burden on the visually impaired [2] - CTEB is currently facing a significant financial shortfall of 300,000 euros and has submitted a rescue application to the French Ministry of Culture, which has promised funding but has not yet disbursed it [2] - CTEB has reached out to all French parliament members by sending braille greeting cards, emphasizing that blind individuals are also citizens of France [2]
坚守中的法国最后一家纸质盲文出版社
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-06 06:01