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With New Leaders, North Atlantic Books Looks Ahead

Last year was the 40th anniversary of Berkeley publisher North Atlantic Books, and the 50th anniversary of Io, the alternative literary journal that marked the company’s beginnings. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Happy Ending for Gay Author Thwarted by Small Publisher

When Sweetwater Books declined to publish a book with a co-author's biography that mentioned a "partner," the book found a new, better home: Scholastic. The post Happy Ending for Gay Author Thwarted by Small Publisher appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Associated Press Debuts Book Line

AP Editions will release titles about current events and global personalities based on the work of AP reporters stationed throughout the world. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Faber, Perseus Strike Partnership Deal

London-based publisher Faber & Faber and the Perseus Books Group have entered into a partnership that will see Faber using Perseus’ digital technology to publish its books globally, in both print and digital. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Frostrup returns as host of Bookseller Industry Awards

Mariella Frostrup is returning to host The Bookseller Industry Awards for 2015 for a second consecutive year. The BBC Radio 4 "Open Book" presenter, who was hugely popular with the audience at last year’s event, will be back at the helm of this year's ceremony at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane,... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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London’s Literary Platform on A Half-Decade of Digital Change

The founders of the UK's Literary Platform reflect on the changes they've seen in digital publishing over the 5 years since launching their consultancy. The post London’s Literary Platform on A Half-Decade of Digital Change appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, April 5, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended April 5, 2015. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Beacon Adds Editors, Grows List

The Boston-based press is positioning itself for growth with two new senior editors, one in New York City and one in Chicago, who will help it increase its list from 35 to 45 titles a year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Amazon's Kindle for Android adds popular highlights, book instructions, and more perks

Kindle for Android wants to train your brain along with serving as your go-to e-Reader.Version 4.11, which is rolling out through the Play Store, brings in a feature called Word Wise, which pops up hints above words that Kindle thinks may be challenging. The goal is to give you confidence to... Continue reading at 'PC World'

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending April 10, 2015

April marks the opening of two stores with a children’s connection: one is a children’s only bookstore, the other showcases indie authors and was launched by a children's book author. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Transworld in six-figure deal for Wild

Transworld has bought five books by Meredith Wild, who was originally self-published, in a “significant six-figure deal”. Editorial director Harriet Bourton acquired British Commonwealth rights to all five books in the Hacker series from Grand Central Publishing in the US. The first four books... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Book Deals: Week of April 13, 2015

Smith takes a ‘Honeymoon’ at Other Press and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Publishers and agents agree to speed up contracts

Publishers and agents have agreed a set of guidelines for negotiating author contracts, following concerns author payments were being delayed.  The Publishers Association (PA) and Association of Authors’ Agents (AAA)  said the guidelines were designed to “speed up the process for the benefit of... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 13, 2015

This week: our future in space, Chigozie Obioma's wonderful debut novel, and new Amelia Gray. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Plenaries and Education: Children's Institute 2015

The success of the second standalone Children’s Institute last year in San Antonio, Tex., paved the way for a third educational conference for children’s booksellers this spring in Pasadena, Calif. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Faber and Perseus grow partnership

Faber has launched a new publishing partnership with the Perseus Books Group in the US, and will now publish in the US directly, beginning in spring 2016. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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10 Children’s Bookseller Challenges—And How Stores Solved Them: Children's Institute 2015

Every day, children’s booksellers have to overcome hurdles to sell more books and increase foot traffic. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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London Book Fair 2015: In Pre-Fair Deals, Debut Sells to Knopf for Rumored 7 Figures

With the book fair just days away, a number of major sales have closed in the U.S., among them the acquisition of a debut novel, by a 25-year-old, for a rumored seven figures. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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The Bookseller Marketing & Publicity Conference 2015

Great campaigns aren’t made in a vacuum. They build on what has come before, a combination of innovation and collaboration that delivers something unique to each author, title or brand. With this in mind, the 2015 Marketing & Publicity Conference brings you speakers from within and outside... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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AWP 2015: Graywolf Press Wins Small Press Award, Celebrates Its Authors on Home Turf

With the Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference taking place in Minneapolis, Graywolf is taking full hometown advantage to celebrate its authors. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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