JK Rowling, Philip Pullman, Jeanette Winterson and tens of other authors have signed a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
The manager of Vroman’s Hastings Ranch store since 2002 passed away March 14 after a long battle with cancer. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Cooperative Children's Book Center of the University of Wisconsin – Madison found that of the new children's books they received at their center, less than 3 percent focused on black people and even fewer were by black authors (about 2 percent, according to the CCBC.) Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two publishers, including one formed specifically to publish a book on the 2013 marathon, will release books in advance of the April 21 race. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Barnes & Noble’s Nook Press self-publishing platform will be available in the UK,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
At Highlights, Jack W. Perry has been named v-p, print and ebook sales, effective March 31 Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Clarissa Dickson Wright led a life “lived fearlessly and with conviction” her agents... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new campaign asking publishers to stop labelling books for boys or girls has been backed by a number of leading authors, as well as bookseller Waterstones. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two branding experts argue that the future for publishers lies in going direct to consumer, offering examples of companies that have succeeded. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mobile might be the biggest transition for news organizations since the World Wide Web--and the New York Times is on it.On March 8, the New York Times unveiled a new app called NYT Now that signals a major shift in how publishers package the news. For $8 a month, NYT Now will offer users access... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Veronica Henry has won the 2014 Romantic Novelists Association’s Romantic Novel of the Year... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Netherlands and Flanders will join together in a collective presentation as Guests of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2016. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Author Anne Fine is in the running to win the CILIP Carnegie medal for a third time, with novel... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new, free app which links books and authors to dates, themes and distinct locations around... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Norwegian-born Paul Lowe, aka 'Sweet Paul,' entertains friends with homey recipes and crafts from his book "Eat and Make." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Faber will publish the mass market paperback and ebook versions of Eimear McBride's... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
3/17: Frank Santoro in Columbus, OH; 3/20: Trina Robbins in Pittsburgh, PA; 3/21: Billy Ireland Museum Opening Receptions in Columbus, OH; 3/21-3/23: MegaCon 2014 in Orlando, FL; 3/22: Pittsburgh Indy Comics Expo in Pittsburgh, PA Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a reply brief filed late last week, Apple rejected claims that it consented to a damages trial in New York, or that its conduct represented a waiver of its right to have the trial moved. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Random House is going after film buffs. The publisher's Vintage Books imprint has created Vintage Movie Classics to release backlist books that served as the basis for iconic films. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jodi Thomas gets seven figures from Harlequin, Samantha Bee goes middle grade, "distressed baby" mom sells a memoir, and more, in this week's book deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]