At a standing room only session at the Frankfurt Book Fair, bestselling Brazilian author Paula Coelho had a message for publishers: Embrace change. And, lower your ebook prices. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Frankfurt Book Fair's Weltempfang stage, publishers from Nigeria, Syria, and the Ukraine discussed their experiences publishing in the midst of conflict. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The portal will provide self-service, updated information for agents on authors, including confidential sales data, for all titles published by HBG. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Literary agents respond to Richard Charkin’s provocation that international publishers should put out their own English editions rather than selling the English rights. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The ICv2 conference offered data on the new comics customer, the explosive growth of comics festivals, and a discussion of what this new customer is reading. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Following an out-of-court settlement with Fore Word Magazine, Foreword Literary, the literary agency formed in March 2013, has changed its name to Fuse Literary. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Ingram Content Group has added Poland to its Global Connect network, striking a deal with Azymut, one of the largest media publishing and distribution groups in Poland. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Non-English language publishers should publish in English themselves, argues Bloomsbury’s Richard Charkin in his keynote speech at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Frankfurt Book Fair's CONTEC conference, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger spoke about how big data can revolutionize publishers' products, services and insights. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Yochi Dreazen, author of 'The Invisible Front: Love and Loss in an Era of Endless War' (Crown, ISBN 9780385347839), will appear on NPR’s 'Diane Rehm Show' on Thursday, October 9. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amid a flurry of seven-figure deals igniting this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair—many for books by first-time American authors—a short Spanish novel has generated buzz, and some hefty advances. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Copyright is "more important than it has ever been," but has the copyright debate been hijacked by anti-copyright forces, including those in the tech sector? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, publisher EJ van Lanen talks about ebooks in translation as a way to broaden the reach of a title internationally. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
If you’re like me, you might stroll past a local coffee shop or book store numerous times before you notice it’s there or go inside. Facebook thinks an ad might give that extra nudge.On Tuesday, the company began rolling out a new feature for local advertising that lets businesses target users... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Although it comes with a number of caveats, Bowker's newest report on the number of self-published titles rose again in 2013, increasing 16.5%, to 458,564. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
With a series of cryptic updates on Twitter, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has prompted frenzied speculation among her fans about her next project. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Moving quickly on its promise to use the Harlequin acquisition to expand its international footprint, HarperCollins has announced the creation of HarperCollins Germany. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl' hit #1 at both the weekend box office and on Apple's bestseller list. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Rick Horgan, in one of his first major acquisitions since joining Scribner, has paid seven figures for U.S. rights to Angela Duckworth’s 'Grit.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Canadian authors say the Hachette-Amazon fight is hurting U.S. sales, particularly for writers looking to break into the American market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]