Faber boss says future of book publishing is mobile

Stephen Page also says publishers must 'understand mobile' and put smartphone communication at the centre of thinking

The chief executive of publisher Faber & Faber has challenged the book publishing industry to respond to the rapid increase in smartphone use, particularly by young readers.

"Perhaps in the 21st century the zero-law of publishing will be understand mobile. Because without expert understanding of it, we may not be able to create the new audiences," said Stephen Page, speaking at the FutureBook publishing industry conference in London.