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The Andersons Agree to Buy Books-A-Million

The board of directors of the retail chain has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by the Anderson family for $3.25 per share. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Christian Bookseller Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award-Winner Reflects on Five Decades of Writing

Author Josh McDowell on childhood molestation, what he's learned in 55 years of writing, and winning the Christian Bookseller Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Shavit to succeed Franklin at Cape

Dan Franklin will step down from his role as publishing director at Jonathan Cape at the end of the year, with Michal Shavit [pictured], currently deputy publishing director at Harvill Secker, taking his place.  Franklin, who is aged 66, will take the title of associate publisher and will... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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As 'Watchman' Hits Stands, Authors Reflect on 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

With Harper Lee's new novel 'Go Set a Watchman' on sale today, Publishers Weekly asked a collection of authors for their thoughts on her beloved debut, and Pulitzer Prize winner, 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Colourful histories

There is something encouraging about seeing the name B T Batsford featuring so prominently in The Bookseller’s half-year round up. I don’t mean to show favouritism—it is equally pleasing to see Michael O’Mara (in its 30th year) and Laurence King also doing so well out of the shifting non-fiction... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Go Set a Watchman: Review

Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman is not a book that should be read in a vacuum. It becomes fairly transparent, fairly early on, that this can only be taken as a first draft of what would become To Kill a Mockingbird. This perspective allows it to be an unprecedented insight onto a seminal novel,... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Download: 2015 Global Publishing Magazine and FBF Preview Guide

Download and read the latest Publishing Perspectives magazine on leadership in global publishing and book business trends in countries around the world. The post Download: 2015 Global Publishing Magazine and FBF Preview Guide appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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San Diego Comic-Con: Children's, YA Take Center Stage

Scholastic celebrated 10 years of its Graphix kids' comics imprint, bestselling author Raina Telgemeier announced a new book, and Rep. John Lewis led a reenactment of his 1965 march in Selma, Ala. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unpacking Print’s Luxurious Future

Why we should view magazines as "everyday" or "experiential" luxury goods. The post Unpacking Print’s Luxurious Future appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

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Gallic Books to operate under 'Belgravia' banner

Gallic Books will now operate under the umbrella company name Belgravia.  The publisher of translated French fiction and non-fiction will operate under the new name along with its new imprint Aardvark Bureau, run by Scott Pack, and the company’s independent bookshop Belgravia Books. All parts... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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A "cooler", more creative children's publishing industry on show at CMC

The theme of this year’s Children’s Media Conference (CMC), which took place 1-3 July in Sheffield, was “All Change”. Which is apt, because the children’s TV industry (from which this conference was originally born) is experiencing a disruption just as profound and perhaps more urgent than... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Why write YA?

Ahead of YALC 2015, Gemma Malley, director of communications at Book Trust and author of seven YA novels, takes a look at why authors write YA. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Bookshop events: no 'wow'

Mentioning no names, but aren't some bookshop events in London - and increasingly elsewhere - succumbing to the over-heated London price overdrive, leaving many of us reeling as it separates the rich from the poorer? £8? £10? £15? Why even stop there if the market can take it? Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Tampa Bay Times Publishing Company Not Out of the Woods Regarding Finances

Last fall, things looked as bleak as they ever have when it became publicly known that the Tampa Bay Times, like so many newspapers around the country, was struggling financially.   “If you are uncertain about your standing with the Ti ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

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'Watchman' Anticipation, in Photos

From midnight release parties, to film screenings, to daylong read-a-thons, check out our photos of how bookstores around the country rang in the biggest publishing event of the year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Jones and Profile agree to split

Profile’s publishing director Mike Jones is to leave the company at the end of this week, by mutual consent. Jones joined Profile from his role as non-fiction publishing director at Simon & Schuster almost exactly a year ago in July 2014. The publisher said it was “very sorry” to make the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Nationals' Bryce Harper has reason to be confident

The request makes its way to Vin Scully every now and then, the major league baseball player asking for a moment to meet the greatest broadcaster in baseball history. Giancarlo Stanton asked. Brandon McCarthy asked. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Comic-Con: Sales and Number of Stores Up, Diamond Reports

Led by sales of comics, revenue at Diamond Distributors rose 10% in the first half of 2015 over the same period in 2014. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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When Is a Bestseller Not a Bestseller? When The NYT Says So

Ted Cruz's book has been left off the New York Times bestseller list after accusations it was bought in "bulk," sparking a debate about how the list is compiled. The post When Is a Bestseller Not a Bestseller? When The NYT Says So appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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For Font Designer, 'Watchman' Proves an Unexpected Thrill

Retired font designer Paul Veres is enjoying the fact that, unexpectedly, his font, Caterina, was licensed and used on the cover of Harper Lee's new book, 'Go Set a Watchman.' Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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