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Templar starts digital picture book releases

Templar is readying its first ebook picture book releases for this autumn, as it... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bilbary partnership 'could raise thousands' for Kensal Rise

Former Waterstones m.d. Tim Coates plans to help campaigners re-open Kensal Rise Library by... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA: digital crucial to campus retail future

As the start of the student year approaches, academic booksellers have been warned that shunning... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries battle with ebook publishers

Libraries are having to engage in new discussions with publishers and booksellers over electronic books, similar to those already settled in the printed-book world and with loans of CDs and DVDs, says Association of Public Library Managers chair Ian Littleworth. Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2012-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MPA Study: Social Media Enhances Magazine Consumption, Engagement for Millennials

In a new study produced by the MPA, the Association of Magazine Media, and research firm GfK MRI, data reveals that Millennial magazine media readers aged 18 to 34 believe that technology has improved their experience of accessing various media—including magazines. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2012-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Young-adult books by Fiona Paul, Eric Greitens and others this fall

YA promises diversity with historical fiction, paranormal romance, murder mysteries and thrillers.YA promises diversity with historical fiction, paranormal romance, murder mysteries and thrillers. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's literature is a fast-growing genre thanks to 'Potter' & Co.

The success of 'Harry Potter, 'Twilight' and other has created a halo effect for the entire genre. And kids aren't the only ones doing it.For years, the book industry has been mired in debates about the plight of independent booksellers, the rise of Amazon and the fate of print as it struggles... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AnswerQi: Tech Info On-Demand

‘‘It’s an on-demand world,” said Glenn Nano, cofounder of startup AnswerQi. “People have unique needs and you can’t just give them off-the-shelf stuff.” Launched in May 2011, AnswerQi is a Web-based question and answer service that can provide immediate answers or detailed support for a wide... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Livrada Tries Its Luck with E-book Gift Cards

Livrada is hoping to create a niche for itself in a market that until now has been largely ignored: ebook gift cards. Its goal—to make ebook giving a more personal and streamlined experience—makes sense considering that gift card spending exceeded $100 billion in 2011 and, according to a Bowker... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New stock focus boosts HMV book sales

HMV has seen a 16% rise in book sales year on year after refocusing its core offer back onto... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline strikes Gerrard deal

Headline has acquired an illustrated book from Liverpool and England football captain, Steven... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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G P Taylor criticises Fifty Shades

Children's author G P Taylor has added his voice to criticism of the Fifty Shades of Grey... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookscore: the new Rotten Tomatoes for books?

The website The Bookscore rounds up book reviews, assigns a ranking, and lets readers discuss literary news. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spackman to be Watkins m.d.

Osprey Group has appointed James Spackman as the managing director of Watkins Publishing.... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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September 11th publication for Bin Laden mission tale

Penguin is set to publish a first-person account of the mission which killed Osama Bin Laden.... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo Writing Life platform ups royalty rate

Kobo is to up the level of royalties self-published authors earn on its Writing Life platform by... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My favourite book titles

What makes you pick up a book from the bookshelf (either physical or online)? Is it the cover, the blurb or the title? Perhaps a combination of all three? Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp parts ways with chief digital officer Jonathan Miller

News Corporation is parting company with chief digital officer Jonathan Miller at the end of September, ahead of the separation of its publishing and entertainment business. Continue reading at 'Media Week'

[ Media Week | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N Will Rise or Fall with Content

While Barnes & Noble has created lots of buzz and headlines with its Nook e-reading devices, its future profitability lies in the sale of content. That was the message CEO William Lynch delivered to analysts last week in a conference call discussing first-quarter results. Improved gross... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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