Revenue at Educational Development Corp. rose 20%, to $7.2 million, in the first quarter ended May 31, 2014 compared to the first period of fiscal 2014. Earnings in the period jumped to $239,700 from $66,600 in last year's first quarter. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nobrow Press continues its strong of notable releases with 'Art Schooled', the vivid debut graphic novel of English cartoonist Jamie Coe. Please note this preview is for mature readers and NSFW. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
I-5 Publishing is adding to its portfolio of pet brands by purchasing Dogster and Catster from Say Media. Terms weren't disclosed. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon briefly posts details about a new "unlimited" subscription service for Kindle ebooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
But remember: All-you-can-eat subscriptions are only appetizing if there's delicious stuff in the buffet. Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Apple agrees to pay as much as $400m to settle a lawsuit over accusations it colluded with publishers to fix ebooks prices. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
While publishers are devoting energy to roping in visitors via search and social, some are also tending their home page carefully. The post How top publishers tend to their homepages appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
One of the most famous characters in comic book history is set to bid a sad farewell. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
At a conference in Colorado, CBS CEO Les Moonves said the company's Simon & Schuster subsidiary is "negotiating with Amazon as we speak." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon appears to be testing an ebook and audiobook subscription programme in the US called... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
iPad manufacturer to pay damages contingent upon appeals court ruling over whether it conspired with publishers to fix pricesApple has agreed to pay $450m (£262.7m) in the US to settle claims the iPad manufacturer conspired with five major publishers to fix ebook prices.It came ahead of damages... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Desmond Elliott Prize-winner Ros Barber is moving to Oneworld for her second novel. Barber won... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Press at Toad Hall, an independent publisher of classics based out of Philadelphia, will be opening its first retail location, a pop-up store that will feature new editions of classic works, later this summer. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mexico's Manuvo has launched a new digitization and library subscription platform for small Spanish-language children's publishers called Naay. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon is quietly testing its own subscription ebook service, Kindle Unlimited, which will reportedly cost $9.99 per month and include over 600,000 titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
If you're seeking out Superman online, be on alert. A new study by Internet security firm McAfee shows that those who search for the Man of Steel on the Web have a 16.5 percent chance that they'll land on a website that has malware including spyware, adware, spam, phishing or viruses. The data... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ever heard of Kindle Unlimited? Us either, at least not until now. Originally spotted by kboards, a forum site that welcomes Kindle chatter, this previously unknown service appears to be an upcoming all-you-can-read subscription service from Amazon.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Kelli Chipponeri has been promoted to editorial director, children's, at Chronicle Books Children’s Publishing. Chipponeri joined the company in 2010 as executive editor. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Brad Thor's thriller "Act of War," released July 8, debuted in the #2 spot on Apple's iBooks bestseller list for the week ended July 14. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Irish-based newspaper publisher, Independent News & Media (INM), has appointed a former Tesco executive, Robert Pitt, to be its chief executive. The experienced supermarket executive will take up the position in the autumn. Pitt, a 43-year-old Irishman, is currently chief operations... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]