Bloomsbury Children’s Books has acquired four books in a series from debut author Jenny... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Big publishers have a natural advantage over smaller competition. Increased purchasing power, data collection and cross-marketing opportunities are a few of the perks of having multiple magazines in different markets. The ability to experiment and make mistakes is a less tangible, but equally... Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Tony Robinson is up for his second Blue Peter book award on this year's shortlist, announced... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Though Mexico has a fixed book price law, editor Marcelo Uribe notes that enforcement is non-existent and is calling for stronger protections for booksellers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
This month's starred reviews of self-published books includes a "stellar" historical novel and a "touching" memoir of life as a teacher of disadvantaged students. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
I can't repeat my Ipso facto joke yet again. But there, I just did. The announcement that almost all of the major publishers have signed up to fund the Independent Press Standards Organisation, and agreed therefore to be regulated by it, is hardly a shock.But Paul Vickers, the Trinity Mirror... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Japan’s new “authoritarian” Designated Secrets Bill will have dire consequences... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chancellor's measures to help film business likely to encourage more Hollywood studios to use British post-production facilitiesThe UK's film special effects industry has received a shot in the arm with the government announcing plans to make it easier for Hollywood studios to qualify for UK tax... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Transworld has signed two books from debut writer Abbie Ross for its Doubleday list. Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the transparent marketplace it's what you do, not what you say, that makes the difference, and that's good for sustainabilityIn New York's Central Park recently, an old man was selling "Banksy paintings" for $60 apiece. His booth was right next to others selling everything from second-hand... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon's new charitable Web site, AmazonSmile, offers challenges for presses that would like to earn 0.5% on purchases. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Monday: Slate staffers pick their favorite books of 2013. Tuesday: The overlooked books of 2013. Wednesday: The best lines of 2013, and the best poetry of 2013. Thursday: Dan Kois’ 15 favorite books. Friday: The Slate Book Review Top 10. The past, hey no shit, it’s an open invitation to wine... Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
BuzzFeed, the online publisher of news, lists and quizzes that are designed to be shared on social media, is forecasting revenue of as much as $120 million in 2014, said two people with knowledge of its financials.The sales level will depend on how many advertising deals are booked next year,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Plus developing on Android, mobile tablet sales, MotoX woes, details from the Nokia v HTC judgement, and moreA burst of 9 links for you to chew over, as picked by the Technology teamNexus phones carry SMS crash bug vuln >> The RegisterA Dutch security researcher has published a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Under the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia's reading culture was destroyed, but over the past five years it has returned with the help of a revitalized publishing industry. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
A database of more than two million stolen passwords for Facebook, Yahoo and others has been published online, a security firm has found. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than 200 newspaper publishers—including the Wall Street Journal and USA Today—are using Tout, a mobile video publishing platform that enables journalists to capture videos on their smartphones or tablets. But even small news ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Editor in chief Jim Impoco announced the magazine will begin producing a weekly 'premium' print edition as early as JanuaryAmanda Holpuch Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon Publishing has launched a new digital short story imprint in the US called StoryFront.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
On November 30, President Shimon Peres opened the largest Spanish-language book fair in the world. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]