Writing for The Guardian, Robert McCrum observes that “the credit crunch and the internet are making writing as a career harder than it has been for a generation.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Vook, a digital publishing and distribution platform, is launching Author Control, a new data service that allows authors and publishers to track ebook sales and unit downloads across every major retail channel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a reprise of a similar promotion at last year’s SXSW Interactive, Marvel is marking its appearance at the annual tech festival with an introductory offer of 99 cents for a month’s access to Marvel Unlimited, its e-comics subscription service. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tight restrictions on foreign transactions did not deter UK kids publishers from striking numerous deals following the China Shanghai Children's Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
When Greg Marchand began working in the London restaurant Fifteen, it’s owner, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver dubbed him “Frenchie” because he was the only French person in the kitchen. The name stuck, and now it graces Marchand’s Paris restaurant, as well as his other endeavors: a wine bar,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sophie Kinsella recorded her sixth overall number one last week and in doing has bumped J K... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two titles in Veronica Roth's Divergent trilogy, once again, held the top two spots on Apple's iBooks bestseller list. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Rebelmouse has tapped Michael Hess as its first chief revenue officer, the latest step in the company's effort to broaden its pitch to marketers.Mr. Hess comes to Rebelmouse after less than a year at Greek mobile marketing firm Velti, which had sought to build a mobile ad network. Prior to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Rebecca Smart, currently CEO Osprey Group, will be the new MD of Ebury Publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Thirteen of the top 20 19th century U.S. history books on the site share a title in common. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Be focused, passionate, careful and imaginative, and don't compromise, Canongate m.d. and... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Portraying and documenting slavery on film is wrought with logistical and ethical challenges. Now back in the spotlight, can film improve campaign impact?Guddi was trafficked into Mumbai's sex industry aged 11. The first man she was forced to go with brutalised her so severely that she was... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jaron Lanier, author of "Who Own the Future" (Simon & Schuster, 9781451654974), will appear on the "Colbert Report" on Tuesday, March 4. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
If you're looking for digital versions of older books to download, check out Project Gutenberg first. The site is filled with stuff that has lapsed into the public domain, which means it's free. Continue reading >> [ Source: Wired | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Rebecca Smart [pictured right], currently c.e.o. of the Osprey Group, is to take over as m.d. of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former literary agent and book packager Bill Adler died on February 28. He was 84. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Porter Anderson reports on the inaugural London Author Fair conference in Covent Garden and looking at the role agents might play for self-publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
This essay is excerpted from The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business, by Christopher Leonard, published by Simon & Schuster. Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
This essay is excerpted from The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business, by Christopher Leonard, published by Simon & Schuster. Read another excerpt from The Meat Racket, about how Tyson keeps chicken prices high. Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Olivia Colman and Jodie Whittaker hailed for ITV crime drama, while Channel 4 receives more nods than any other broadcasterITV's murder mystery drama Broadchurch is leading the field in the Royal Television Society Programme Awards nominations with a quartet of nods.With 19 nominations, Channel... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]