Gannett, the media company that is spinning off its publishing business, said Tuesday it'll run its broadcasting and digital units under the new corporate name TEGNA. Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Spanish language market is not the easiest one to break into. This highlights the importance of cultivating partnerships with international publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
When the movie 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' – adapted by Jesse Andrews from his 2012 novel of the same name—opens in theaters June 12, it does so already riding a wave of impressive early success. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 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 ]
Melissa and Dallas Hartwig, authors of 'The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom' (HMH, 9780544609716) will appear on the 'Today' show on Tuesday, April 21. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
All four members of staff at indie publisher Hesperus have resigned their roles at the company. The company exhibited at the London Book Fair, but staff were absent. The Bookseller understands all four employees of Hesperus Press, including head of publishing Nikki Griffiths, handed their... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Booksellers praised the first full day of programming, which included practical sessions, a tour of Vroman's, and signings with over 50 authors, as "fabulous" and "fantastic." 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 ]
At last week's London Book Fair, experts from the ed tech publishing community shared key lessons they have learned, including keep it simple and act fast. The post The Keys to Education Technology: Simplicity and Speed 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 ]
Authors including Joanne Harris, Malorie Blackman and Neil Gaiman have joined the council of the Society of Authors (SoA). Other new members are Roger McGough, Ian Rankin, Anne Sebba and Sarah Waters. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The estate of Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler’s minister for propaganda during the Second World War, is suing publisher Random House Germany for using an extract from his diaries. The biography Goebbels, published in Germany in 2010 under the Siedler imprint, is by Peter Longerich, professor of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Hungarian director's novel about his parents' 145 courtship, in Sweden's refugee camps, emerges as a hot book at last week's London Book Fair; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 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 ]
ITV has commissioned a drama series based on the Merrily Watkins novels by Phil Rickman. Following a country vicar with a sideline in exorcism, the latest in the series of cult novels, The Magus of Hay, was published by Corvus in 2013. The next in the series, Friends of the Dusk, will be... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 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 ]
Simon Master was both Clark Kent and Superman, passionate about books with a penchant for “career threatening” lunches, and possessed of a wicked and irreverent sense of humour. The comments were made at a memorial service for the former Random House group deputy chairman held last Friday (17th... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 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 ]
The latest issue of the UK literary journal Litro Magazine, released at the London Book Fair, highlights the diversity and character of new Mexican writing. The post Litro Magazine Presents Diversity of New Mexican Writing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two authors and a fanzine have withdrawn their work from the Hugo science fiction awards, claiming alleged right-wing activists are skewing the voting process. The annual awards honour the best science fiction and fantasy works and achievements of the previous year across a number of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]