The memoir of an Al Qaeda double agent will be released this August and 'Captain Phillips' helmer Paul Greengrass could direct the film adaptation. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hachette finance chief plays down effect of Amazon tactics as parent Lagardère reports 1% overall dip in salesThe Hachette publishing group has reported a fall in ebook sales as it continues its battle with Amazon over pricing.The publisher of Ian Rankin and Booker prize nominee Joshua Ferris... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fnac, France's largest cultural product chain, has reported only a slight drop in turnover... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Lauren Child is the latest author to tackle the lack of diversity in children’s books; her... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended July 27, 2014. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
The second branch of Waterstones' iconic London Hatchards bookstore will open in St Pancras... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Quadrille has appointed Sarah Lavelle as its new publishing director, replacing Jane O'Shea,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
David Montgomerys local newspaper publisher earns DMGT and Trinity Mirror shared payout of more than £22mDavid Montgomerys Local World made adjusted profits of £38.9m last year, providing shareholders Daily Mail & General Trust and Trinity Mirror with a healthy payout of more than £22m to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Despite its dispute with Amazon, in the first six months of 2014 Hachette Book Group revenue rose 5.6% over sales in the first half of 2013. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hachette Book Group's ebook sales declined in the first half of 2014, and the impact of the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
New recommendations to help “foster and sustain innovation” between the publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Some people of faith worry that yoga’s philosophical and spiritual aspects might conflict with their personal beliefs. Others find that faith can interact with yoga practice in a way that makes it far more meaningful than “a good stretch.” Four new books examine the intersections of religion and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Stephanie Wong has been promoted to lifestyle marketing and publicity manager at Chronicle Books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
The parties in the Apple settlement indicated that they would not be modifying the agreement, after a hearing last week in which Judge Cote expressed concerns with the deal. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Voices for the Library is marking the 50th anniversary of the Public Libraries and Museums Act by... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Count The Daily Dot as the latest digital publisher getting into the "magazine" business. The post The Daily Dot goes long and slow with relaunch of The Kernel appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Parents complained about Green's books 'Looking for Alaska' and 'Paper Towns,' but a school committee in Wisconsin decided not to remove 'Alaska' and 'Towns' was taken off a reading list in Florida, then restored. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Growing up as a computer nerd, I remember thinking that I would learn how to program, so I could develop my own video games. I think this is a dream that many nerds share. I remember that my dad bought me a huge book on programming and after about 5 pages, I gave up and began reading comic books... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
While there were fewer manga-related panels than ever on the programming schedule at Comic-con International, there was still lots to see on the floor and publishers reported strong sales at this year's show. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Giacomo D'Angelo, product manager at Narcissus.me describes how BackTypo promises to help authors build beautiful books simply and easily. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]