Mantle has acquired two books by début writer Mary Paulson-Ellis in a “hotly contested auction”. Publisher Maria Rejt bought UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, to The Other Mrs Walker and one other book from Clare Alexander at Aitken Alexander. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the urging of a coalition of publishers, regulations prohibiting American publishers from working with authors in the war-torn region was recently lifted, under a general license. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Federation of European Publishers has launched a petition to promote the importance of copyright. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
We caught up with the whimsical illustrator about productivity, creativity, and why her spirit animal is a "tiny, delusional bird."You've probably seen illustrator Maira Kalman's whimsical, wryly funny work, whether you know it or not. Her supersaturated gouache paintings have graced countless... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Scholastic has acquired a royal superhero fantasy adventure series about Prince Alfie, heir to the throne, by TV scriptwriters Mark Huckerby and Nick Ostler. The publisher acquired world rights to two titles in the series and the first book, Defender of the Realm, will be published in 2016.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Myriad Editions has signed six new books for 2016 following last week’s London Book Fair, as well as signing a new distribution deal for its international markets. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House imprint Vermilion has acquired a new book by Brené Brown about overcoming mistakes, called Rising Strong. Susanna Abbott, Vermilion publishing director, and Cathryn Summerhayes of WME agreed the deal for UK and Commonwealth rights. Brown is a research professor at the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
CrossBooks, the self-publishing division of B&H Publishing Group, is closing its doors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than 250,000 books are to be handed out for free as part of World Book Night Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More on the Family Christian bankruptcy; the newest awards season lists; the Dalai Lama gets a book for his 80th birthday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The sale of books and magazines fell by about $3 million in 2014 compared to 2013 at Books-A-Million, the retailer disclosed in its recently filed 10-K report. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Society of Authors has said that a “publishing industry which does not reflect society fails writers, readers and itself”. Nicola Solomon, the organisation’s chief executive, and HarperCollins’ director of people John Athanasiou have backed a new report calling for improved diversity across... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Random House Children’s Books will increase the first printing for previously undiscovered Dr. Seuss title 'What Pet Should I Get?' to 1 million copies. The post Random House Raises First Printing of New Dr. Seuss to 1 Million appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The new book from Seattle pastor and bestselling author Judah Smith asks what love is. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Every now and then Google tweaks its search algorithm in a way that uproots the online publishing ecosystem. It happened a few years ago when Google decided links to so-called content farms -- publishers that try to game Google's algorithm with keyword-laden headlines tied to content of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
A bevy of upcoming books take aim at former Secretary of State and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
This summer sees the release of a slew of second novels with reactions to débuts informing publishers’ strategies for that tricky second book. Editorial director at Picador Francesca Main has several second novels coming out this year: “I think the key is to build on the success you already... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sherman Alexie again leads the American Library Association's annual list of the 10 books receiving the most complaints from parents, teachers and others. The post Sherman Alexie Novel is Most Challenged, says ALA appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Internet hates autoplay video, but it will become even more ubiquitous as media companies aim to generate more video ad revenue. Facebook is leading that charge, driving 3 billion daily video views serving users autoplay video; Twitter and YouTube are testing various forms of autoplay; and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
When “Kindle Cover Disasters” debuted on Tumblr earlier this year, the Internet ROFLMFAO’d at the truly heinous designs: cheap clipart, effects reminiscent of early Print Shop, clashing pastels, Photoshopping by palsied hands, and fonts so troubling you find yourself celebrating the relative... Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]