Publishers must improve the quality of their paperback output and “up-price”, if the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
The announcement that Amazon intends to buy Comixology has raised a number of questions from consumers, publishers and retailers. Here are seven big questions about the future of digital comics on Comixology and Amazon. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
John le Carré, Robert Galbraith and Val McDermid are among the authors shortlisted for... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Scott McCloud, cartoonist and author of the acclaimed trilogy on the nature of comics storytelling that includes “Understanding Comics,” will publish “The Sculptor,” his first major release in six years, in February 2015. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Net income at Amazon rose nearly 32% in the first quarter of 2014, to $108 million, compared to the same period in 2013 and revenue increased 23%, to $19.74 billion. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
While World Book Night this year didn't go exactly as PW's Midwest correspondent anticipated it would go, missions were accomplished yesterday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishing industry figures have dismissed claims by children's authors that too many female... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former astronaut Chris Hadfield is to publish a second book with Pan Macmillan. You Are Here:... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a recent Simpsons episode, a Japanese tourist moves in with Comic Book Guy, infuriating her father, who exclaims: “Daughter, you are coming back to Japan; there are 87 old people who need you to take care of them!” Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mark Smith, chief executive of Quercus, is to leave the publisher following its sale to Hodder... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
"The Goldfinch" is on pace to be the bestselling Pulitzer fiction winner since "Olive Kitteridge." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
The shortlist for this year’s Orwell Prize for books includes Alan Johnson’s This Boy... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Joel Dicker and his French publisher have denied that The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Quercus CEO and cofounder Mark Smith will be leaving the company, but aiding in the transition. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
The ebook subscription service announced new partnerships with Andrews McMeel, Globe Pequot Press, and New Word City. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
In separate orders this week, the court denied Apple’s request for a stay of all proceedings pending appeal, as well as its bid to have the damages trial moved from New York. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Quercus CEO and cofounder Mark Smith will be leaving the company, but aiding in the transition. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
"The Fault in Our Stars" author will discuss Fox's film adaptation of his novel, alongside the team behind the movie. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Corvus has acquired two novels, including a “sweeping historical fiction”. The... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Response to "God and the Gay Christian" kicks off new Southern Baptist imprint; awards and honors; Logos offers Episcopal Church titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]