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On the Death of India’s Bookseller Balraj Bahri Malhotra

Balraj Bahri Malhotra, owner of Delhi’s legendary Bahrisons Booksellers has died at the age of 87, amid fond remembrances of his work. The post On the Death of India’s Bookseller Balraj Bahri Malhotra appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ad Break: Samsung Galaxy, IBM, Heineken, Batchelors Cup a Soup, The Body Shop, YMCA, Ariel, Project Literacy - video

There are a lot of famous faces in this week’s compilation of new adverts including an appearance for IBM by Carrie Fisher; William H Macy in a Samsung commercial; Benicio Del Toro for Heineken; Joey Essex for Batchelors Cup a Soup; and Prince Charles and the Queen for The Body Shop! And once... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Catholic school cancels recently outed gay author's visit

A Catholic school in Australia has cancelled a speaking visit from an award-winning gay author of young adult books because his new book - which includes a gay character - has been deemed "not appropriate". Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Movie Alert: 'The Divergent Series – Allegiant'

'The Divergent Series: Ascendant,' the third installment in Veronica Roth's YA series hits movie theaters on March 18. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Earnings Up in Q3, B&N States Plan to Open New Concept Stores

Although revenue at Barnes & Noble fell 1.8% in the third quarter, net income increased 11.2%. While delivering its latest earnings report, the retailer also said it is planning to open four new concept stores by April 2017. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Simon & Schuster's new Muslim imprint ease publishing's diversity problem?

The new Salaam imprint, focused on Muslim characters and stories, is expected to launch in 2017 with nine books, from picture books for children to Young Adult titles for tweens and teens. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-book Sales Tumbled in October

Sales of adult ebooks dropped 22.0% in the month, compared to same period last year, according to figures released by the Association of American Publishers through its StatShot program. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook is letting publishers use Instant Articles to collect e-mail newsletter signups

Facebook has been running publishers’ content through Instant Articles for about a year, and now it’s letting some of them test newsletter sign-up messages. The New York Times and Washington Post are among those who are participating. The test seems addressed at the concern publishers have about... Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Basketball: Tuesday's consolation scores

BOYS' BASKETBALL CITY OPEN DIVISION Consolation semifinals, Tuesday Fairfax 62, Taft 54 Birmingham 73, Dorsey 66   Consolation final, Thursday, 7 p.m. #7 Birmingham at #3 Fairfax       BOYS' BASKETBALL SOUTHERN SECTION OPEN DIVISION Consolation semifinals, Tuesday Redondo 82, Alemany 70 Crespi... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Speech, Digital Piracy Headline AAP Annual Meeting

A collection of speakers at the Tuesday event discussed suppression of free speech in public schools, the protection of intellectual property, and how some educational software is now being crafted in the form of social media. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Terry Pratchett short story collection coming this summer

Penguin Random House Children’s will this summer publish a second collection of short stories from Terry Pratchett. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA Unveils Books for 2016 Buzz Panels

BookExpo America has named the books that will be championed during its three buzz panels at this year's BEA convention in Chicago. In the past two years, nine of their selections have been NYT bestsellers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Book Group to acquire the Perseus Books Group

Two years after a planned deal fell through, Hachette Book Group is purchasing the Perseus Books Group, bringing together two of the country's largest publishers. The companies issued separate... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at 'Crains New York'

[ Crains New York | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jonathan Sacks Wins 2016 Templeton Prize

Sacks was recognized for his work and writings that emphasize a respect for all faiths and defend the compatibility of religion and science. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: ‘The Widow’ Takes #1

Up one spot from last week is the debut thriller by Fiona Barton, 'The Widow;' it topped the iBooks bestseller list for the week ended February 28. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Outlook 2016: Trends that Matter

Leading publishers identify the trends that will most impact them in 2016, and how they’re positioning their companies to capitalize. The post Outlook 2016: Trends that Matter appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Untold Story of How Magazine Media is Winning

The consumer, not the print magazine, now resides at the hub of the business model. The post The Untold Story of How Magazine Media is Winning appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

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DBW Preview: Dr. Jessica Sänger on Global Implications of Changing Copyright Law

Ahead of Digital Book World 2016, Dr. Jessica Sänger of the German Booksellers and Publishers Association gives some context to discussions about changing copyright laws. The post DBW Preview: Dr. Jessica Sänger on Global Implications of Changing Copyright Law appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette to acquire Perseus' publishing arm, finally

Hachette will acquire Perseus' publishing arm, both publishers announced Tuesday. The deal is the culmination of an effort that started and was stopped in 2014 when details proved too complicated. Now things have been simplified by separating Perseus' publishing business from its distribution... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shifting Thoughts on Agency Pricing: Shatzkin’s Pivot

‘Amazon demonstrated dazzling marketplace power,’ writes Mike Shatzkin, in what he presents as a new narrative on relations between the retailer and the Big Five. ‘Agency in 2010 Was a Strategy; By 2015 a Surrender’ By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson n an interesting... Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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