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A manifesto for authors' marketplace success

"The gold rush is over," writes Auckland-based author Gary McLaren, seeing it as a natural market phenomenon that, "the supply of new books was eventually going to exceed demand" in digital publishing. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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At Frankfurt, It’s Time for the Superheroes of Publishing to Rise

Ahead of the Frankfurt Book Fair, Ed Nawotka reflects on the up-and-coming stars, those in the spotlight and behind the scenes, of the publishing world. The post At Frankfurt, It’s Time for the Superheroes of Publishing to Rise appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2015: At Opening, Salman Defends Free Speech

Amid tight security, author Salman Rushdie told reporters that the publishing world must continue to defend free speech. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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MPIBA 2015 Shows High Energy

Strong sales and new store owners, including Tattered Cover's Len Vlahos and Kristen Gilligan, contributed to an upbeat mood at this year's regional trade show in Denver. Attendance increased 5%. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Diana Butler Bass on Why Conventional Religion is Fading Into History

In her new book, Bass surveys the evolution of faith in America and concludes it's not "a bad thing" that church attendance is down. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of October 12, 2015

As the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair opens, deals are being struck for, among other projects, a children's book from film director and screenwriter Bobbie Peers and a debut UK novel discovered in the slush pile. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Frank Witzel Wins the German Book Prize 2015

With his novel, The Invention of the Red Army Faction by a Manic Depressive Teenager in the Summer of 1969, Frank Witzel has won the 2015 German Book Prize. The post Frank Witzel Wins the German Book Prize 2015 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Samuel Johnson Prize shortlist 2015 revealed

Atlantic Books has two titles on the shortlist for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2015, which celebrates the best in non-fiction writing. The shortlisted books were revealed today (11th October) at The Royal Festival Hall in London. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Selling Rights Into France: Oui, It’s Easier Than You Think!

Ahead of the 2015 Rights Directors Meeting at the Frankfurt Book Fair, French rights directors talk about how global publishers can sell rights into France. The post Selling Rights Into France: Oui, It’s Easier Than You Think! appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Despite the heat, thousands turn out for 31st annual AIDS Walk

Thousands of Angelenos braved the heat Sunday to participate in the 31st annual AIDS Walk in Los Angeles. The 6.2-mile walk began at 10 a.m. at West Hollywood Park, with the route continuing along Santa Monica Boulevard and through the Fairfax district. More than 20,000 people registered to... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Facebook to Test New E-Commerce Marketplace, Shoppable Ads

Facebook is looking to sell retailers on selling more products through Facebook.After rolling out its "buy" button and adding e-commerce shops to companies' Facebook pages, the social network plans to start testing two new ways for merchants to market their wares on the social network, including... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

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Cosmopolitan and Men's Health publisher sees profits fall by more than 30%

Hearst UK reports fall in pre-tax profits from £12.7m to £8.7mHearst UK, the publisher of titles including Men’s Health, Esquire and Cosmopolitan, saw pre-tax profits fall by more than 30% last year.Hearst UK reported a 31.5% fall in pre-tax profits from £12.7m to £8.7m in 2014. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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UK-based Romanian author's first novel in English becomes a sensation

Murder mystery The Book of Mirrors, snapped up by publishers in 18 countries, is expected to make Eugene Chirovici a seven-figure sumHe came to live in Britain only three years ago, now Eugene Chirovici’s first attempt at writing a novel in English has become a global publishing phenomenon.The... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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West Sussex indie inks Donaldson partnership

Picture book author Julia Donaldson is encouraging online shoppers to use her local independent bookshop, The Steyning Bookshop. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Scribner snaps up most of Stephen King's body (of work)

Scribner has scooped up the rights to most of Stephen King's works, in every format you can imagine, the publisher announced Monday. The deal includes many of King's horror classics, including "Christine," "IT," "The Dead Zone," "Cujo," "Misery," "The Tommyknockers," "Firestarter" and "Dolores... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Apprentice star to chair book award

Former Apprentice judge Margaret Mountford and singer songwriter Tracey Thorn will be on the panel for 2016's Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

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Elsewhen Press backs graphic novel hybrid

Independent publisher Elsewhen Press is releasing a novel/graphic novel hybrid, An Android Awakes. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Food Videos Are Now on the Menu at Condé Nast

The Condé Nast Food Innovation Group (FIG) is serving up something new for foodies. "There is a real need right now for innovative food programming," said Dawn Ostroff, president of Condé Nast Entertainment, the publisher's digital video, TV and film wing. So today, the company is launching The... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

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High hopes for 2016's début novels

Publishers are kicking off 2016 with débuts they hope to launch as the next big thing. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Up For Debate: Can Content Really Save Advertising?

Here's a reversal pretty much nobody saw coming: What used to be regarded as one of the most skippable forms of advertising -- custom content -- is now being held up by many in the industry as the thing that just might save advertising from all manner of ad-avoidance behavior, including ad... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

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