Daniel Berchenko has been promoted at PW, named managing editor of the publication. Before joining PW as copy chief in 2012, he was a copy editor at "Photon International" magazine. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
While Weltbild administrator Arndt Geiwitz is getting reading for talks with potential investors... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Facebook is allowing to Pages to tag one another, but brands and publishers need to judicious in how they use the new feature.The post Facebook rewards brands for tagging appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publisher Harlequin launches new ebook reader app for iPhone and iPad, tying into its existing website. By Stuart DredgeStuart Dredge Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hardie Grant Egmont will sell books from U.S. based Capstone Young Readers) and Curious Fox in the U.K. to readers in Australia. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
The titular book in Veronica Roth's Divergent trilogy took the top spot on Apple's iBooks bestseller list for the week ended February 24. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Labour deputy leader claims paper's associate editor has admitted she was never an apologist for paedophiliaHarriet Harman has again called on the Daily Mail to "apologise and put the record straight" over its claims she turned a blind eye to a paedophile lobbying group in the 1970s.The Labour... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
As of this week, E.L. James's Fifty Shades trilogy has sold 100 million copies worldwide, and has spent 100 weeks on the "New York Times" bestseller list. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
After 34 years at Simon & Schuster, sales rep Michael Carley will be retiring on April 22. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jim Martin's book about Jesus gets a starred review; Kerry Weber's first book takes mercy to the streets. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new study reports that after a book wins an award its social media ratings tend to dip. The Guardian explains why. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Allison Pataki, daughter of former New York State Gov. George E. Pataki, grew up gazing across the Hudson River at West Point Academy and hearing about the life of Benedict Arnold, the most notorious turncoat in American history. But when Pataki uncovered a forgotten romantic triangle and the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
U.K. illustrated book publisher the Quarto Group reported revenue of $176.3 million for 2013, a slight decline from the $180.9 million reported in 2012. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Looking to use a webcomic to build support for a forthcoming print edition, Dark Horse is launching "The Misfits of Avalon," a new fantasy series by Kel McDonald that will debut online today. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
A bookseller, distributor, and publisher, gathered for another installment of PW's discussion series on the Future of Book Publishing to discuss the relevancy of publishing seasons. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
The doom and gloom of the past few years appears to be over, with more publishing houses throwing open their doors to new writersBrigid Delaney Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Special WBN editions of Solomon Northrup’s memoir have been printed as part of World Book Night’s nationwide celebration on April 23. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
We look at what would the proposed introduction of fair use to Australian copyright law mean for publishers, and why is it attracting international attention. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Canada will follow Random House of Canada's lead in contracting out foreign rights sales to the Cooke Agency International. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a conference call following the release of its third quarter results, Barnes & Noble executives talked about the downsizing of the Nook division and other strategic plans. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]