The Women's Writing Festival in Matera, Italy was a showcase for the growing importance of women's fiction and self-publishing in Europe. The post Italian Writing Festival Takes Women, Self-Publishing Seriously appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Coming in November: new books from Deepak Chopra, James Carroll, and John Maxwell. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Leaving Time,' the latest from Jodi Picoult, came in at #2 on Apple’s iBooks bestseller list for the week ended October 20. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for Rob and Kristen Bell's new book on marriage; the best examination to date of Pope Francis, who he is, and what to expect. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Atavist Books, a multiplatform book company formed by media mogul Barry Diller, chairman of the IAC/InterActiveCorp, film producer Scott Rudin, and former Picador publisher Frances Coady in September 2012, will shutter at the end of the year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The new sales agreement supposedly reached on Monday by Amazon and Simon & Schuster, has been confirmed by both parties. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
CILIP, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, today (20th October) announced its nominations for the 2015 Carnegie and Kate Greenawaymedals. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon just found a way to put further pressure on Hachette in its ongoing pricing war: strike a deal with another publisher. The online retailer has forged a new agreement with Simon & Schuster that will keep the book giant's digital and physical... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a deal begun at the London International Book Fair and consummated at Frankfurt, the Scottsdale, Ariz., press took North American rights to both a classics crime and a classic spy series. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers need to work more closely with charities to ensure a greater number of books are published in fully accessible formats, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has said. The increase in audiobook platforms has led to a surge in the number of audiobooks produced, but... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The National Book Award-winning story of how a real-life incident inspired Herman Melville to write 'Moby-Dick' is being adapted as a movie by director Ron Howard. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, and Brendan Gleeson. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The number of Americans who identify as atheists or secular humanists has increased more than 200 percent in the past 25 years, becoming the fastest-growing "religious" orientation in the country. How do these people live fulfilling and meaningful lives without the traditional support of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Orchard Books has acquired One Thing, a new Charlie and Lola title from author and illustrator Lauren Child. Kate Burns, picture, gift and novelty book publisher at Orchard, said: “Lauren Child fans will not be disappointed. One Thing is perfectly funny, perfectly formed and sees top-negotiator... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Online retailer Amazon reaches a deal with publisher Simon & Schuster over the pricing of ebooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishing powerhouse Joyce Meyer has written some 100 books and in the past 12 years alone racked up more than 30 million in sales, since FaithWords acquired her backlist in 2002 for more than $10 million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
At a panel about the lack of diversity in the book publishing industry, hosted by PW, a number of publishing warned that the overwhlemingly white makeup of the industry threatens its longterm viability. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Cambridge University Press has said it welcomes the latest ruling on fair use made in the long-running Georgia State University Lawsuit. CUP, Oxford University Press and Sage are engaged in a copyright violation case brought against the university for alleged infringements in the unauthorised... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Waterstones patron David Willis tweeted at the Twitter account for the company, alerting them that he was locked inside one of their stores. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the 10 months since its creation as an independent business unit, there has been “enormous” growth at the Open Research arm of Macmillan Science & Education’s Nature Publishing Group and Palgrave Macmillan, its m.d. Sam Burridge (pictured) has said. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Prominent New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has criticized Amazon for using its power in ways that “hurt America”. The Nobel Prize-winning economist, who has been described as The Times’ “most heralded” columnist, used a piece in the newspaper yesterday (19th October) to argue that Amazon... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]