The High Court has deemed the government’s ban on sending books to prisoners unlawful. Mr Justice Collins today (5th December) declared the ban unlawful saying he could see “no good reason” for the rule, “in the light of the importance of books for prisoners.” New measures were brought in in... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
At least 28 editors at the New Republic resigned today following a management shake-up at the century-old political magazine.The departures by staff editors and contributing editors were reported in a tweet by Ryan Lizza, a contributing editor, who also stepped down.The editors stepped down en... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Angry Robot has signed a two books from Arthur C Clarke-nominated author Matthew De Abaitua. The publisher bought world English rights in a deal wit Sarah Such of Sarah Such Literary Agency. The first book, If Then, is a novel in two parts, covering both the First World War and an English town... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW takes a look back at some of the library stories that captivated the publishing world in 2014, and what they portend for 2015 Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hodder imprint Yellow Kite has acquired a book about The Whole30 programme. Publisher Liz Gough bought UK and Commonwealth rights to The Whole30: The 30-day Food Programme to Transform Your Health and Your Life by Melissa Hartwig and Dallas Hartwig. Gough pre-empted rights in a six-figure deal... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
A crowd of mourners gather as pallbearers carry in a black coffin and shroud it with a Canadian flag. Eulogies flow for James "Logan" Howlett, taken too soon. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Harry Potter' fans came together at a castle in Poland to act out the world of J.K. Rowling's books. More events are planned for April. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Novelist Tony Black has signed a four-book deal with Scotland’s Cargo Publishing. Helen Sedgwick, joint m.d. of Cargo Publishing, signed world rights to the novels directly from Black. She said: “Tony Black is a writer of enormous skill and depth and we’re absolutely delighted that he’s chosen... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pottermore is set to post a surprise each day between the 12th and the 23rd December, including new writing from J K Rowling. In a newsletter sent to Harry Potter fans, Pottermore said Rowling will write about Draco Malfoy, a pupil at Hogwarts and one of Harry Potter’s nemeses, as well as... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Laura Venning joining The Reading Agency in the newly created role of impact research manager. Venning will lead on developing a framework to help the charity assess the impact of reading for pleasure and reading for information, in a post funded by the Peter Sowerby Foundation. Venning comes... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
When publisher Stuart Matlins visited Auschwitz, he silently screamed to God, “How could you let this happen?” That crisis of faith led to a book of stories about how the descendants of Holocaust survivors have dealt with a devastating legacy. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Despite an abbreviated selling season of only 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas (2012 had a 32-day season, the longest possible), most booksellers contacted by PW were buoyed by good sales so far this year and anticipate a strong finish to 2014. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Will Boast: "If fiction is the art of invention, memoir is the art of selection and arrangement." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
A study published by EY (formerly Ernst & Young), has found that Europe's cultural and creative industries (CCIs) have experienced sustained growth even through recession, leading authors' groups to argue that this boost the case for ensuring copyright reflects the importance of creators. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Gannett announced that it's shutting down its weekend magazine, USA Weekend, effective Dec. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Book sales in the US jumped 23% week on week in the seven days ending 30th November as 15.8 million print books registered through Nielsen BookScan. It follows two consecutive weeks of volume growth above 5%. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Western booksellers might want to take a page from a Taiwan-based chain's nightclub-like approach to book retailing. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
While the MPA's new Magazine Media 360 report aims to capture the raw reach of some of the industry's top brands, media research firm GfK MRI delves deeper into exactly who makes up those audiences. The company—which actually provides the MPA with its print and digital edition readership... Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
The New Republic magazine, which reached its 100th anniversary last month, is reducing its frequency to 10 issues a year from 20, moving its headquarters to New York from Washington, D.C., and replacing its editor. Gabriel Snyder will assume the role of editor of chief, succeeding Frank Foer.Mr.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Indie bookshops are gearing up to welcome shoppers with events and promotions tomorrow (6th December) to mark Small Business Saturday. The initiative is in its second year in the UK. It is supported by American Express (Amex), which will give its customers £5 back when they spend more than £10... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]