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The New Thor Is a Big Deal, But Not Because She’s a Woman

The Thor in Marvel's comic book universe is about to become a woman. This is very cool news, but not entirely for the reasons you might imagine. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Wired | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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First Quarter Results Jump at EDC

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 ]

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Harper Lee says she didn't cooperate with new book 'The Mockingbird Next Door'

Lee says that 'as long as I am alive any book purporting to be with my cooperation is a falsehood,' while author Marja Mills tells the Monitor, 'Nelle Harper Lee and Alice F. Lee were aware I was writing this book.' Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Oneworld buys new Ros Barber

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 ]

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Two Store Employees Buy Women & Children First

Lynn Mooney and Sarah Hollenbeck, two Women & Children First employees, have purchased the 35-year-old Chicago feminist bookstore from its founders. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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iBooks Bestsellers: Green, Thor Lead

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 ]

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Apple agrees to $450 million dollar settlement in ebook antitrust case

Apple has resisted settling with the government over charges that it conspired with publishers to fix ebook prices. While its alleged co-conspirators have already opted to pay up and move on, Cupertino has been steadfast in maintaining its... Continue reading >>
[ Source: Engadget | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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INM recruits Tesco man to be its chief executive

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 ]

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Epic! Adds Titles From National Geographic, Andrews McMeel

Epic!, an ebook subscription service for kids 12 and under, is adding titles from National Geographic Kids and Andrews McMeel. The company also announced two appointments to its board of advisers. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Job Moves: July 16, 2014

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 ]

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Mexico’s Manuvo: Building Book Apps for Spanish Readers

Award-winning Mexican app development studio Manuvo is at the forefront of building book apps for the Spanish-language market. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Amazon testing Netflix-style subscription service for ebooks

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 ]

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Apple Could Pay Consumers $400 Million—or Nothing

Under a proposed agreement to settle damages in its ebook price-fixing case, Apple would pay consumers $400 million if Judge Denise Cote's 2013 decision is affirmed on appeal. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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In the UK, Traditional Publishing’s Pay for Authors “Not Fair”

In the UK, the Society of Authors’ chief executive claims that traditional publishers’ terms 'are no longer fair or sustainable' for author's to make a living. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Creator of Scott Pilgrim Finally Returns With New Graphic Novel Seconds

More than 10 years after the first Scott Pilgrim book came out, O'Malley is back with Seconds, his first new graphic novel since the series ended. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Wired | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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'The Mockingbird Next Door,' a portrait of author Harper Lee, garners critical praise

The story of how journalist Marja Mills came to know the 'To Kill A Mockingbird' writer Lee is being called 'witty' and 'charming.' Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Polish Book Chains Re-imagine Stores, Expand to Small Cities

Poland's two largest bookstore chains, Matras and Empik, are adding new services and plan vast expansions amid a shrinking number of independent bookstores. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Princeton U. Press Partners with Ingram to Digitize Backlist

The Princeton Legacy Library will give new life to over 3,000 out-of-print titles. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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May Bookstore Sales Fell 7.5%

The downward trend of bookstore sales continued in May with sales in the month off 7.5% compared to May 2013. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Des O'Connor's comic verse from Pan Mac

Pan Macmillan is to publish the first collection of comic verse from entertainer Des O’... Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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