Jonathan Cape has partnered with software developer Panel Nine to bring its graphic novels to the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Print book sales have enjoyed a strong summer, with publishers and retailers crediting the robust... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Following a promotion in which the site sold books at 10 percent off Amazon's prices, Overstock.com says it will now match Amazon prices for books. And it's not a temporary measure. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Colin Dickerman, formerly executive editor at The Penguin Press, has been named as editorial... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Virgin Books has bought What the F**k is Normal?, a first book by comedian Francesca Martinez.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a conference call B&N executives cited the importance of device production to content providers, pointed to the advantages of its physical stores in conjunction with digital distribution and outlined new strategies to address mounting Nook Media losses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
An Appreciation: Michael Connelly, bestselling author of the Harry Bosch books, on being under the influence of the late Elmore Leonard.I never wanted to be Raymond Chandler. I wanted to be Philip Marlowe. I never wanted to be Ross Macdonald. I wanted to be Lew Archer. Elmore Leonard was the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
News Corp today announced plans to launch a global programmatic ad exchange that will let advertisers buy across its more than 50 online and mobile products including WSJ.com, Times.co.uk and NYPost.com. News Corp is far from the first to jump on the automated selling trend; other premium... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Faber c.e.o. Stephen Page has joined the board of Bloomsbury as an independent non-executive... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hodder & Stoughton has signed an authorised biography of "Mrs Brown's Boys"... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Debut author Samantha Shannon has received plenty of pre-release buzz for her novel 'The Bone Season,' which comes out today. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The internet and new technology is making a dream of being an author a reality for many writers. Online self-publishing - bypassing agents and publishing houses is now a fast-growing sector. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nielsen has signed an agreement to purchase two of Bowker's key businesses. The move gives it... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a move that enhances its global print and ebook tracking and sales analysis capabilities, Nielsen is acquiring book data vendor R. R. Bowker’s Business Intelligence and Commerce Solutions product units. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
More usually equals better—unless you're talking about the Internet. In the social sphere, the dearth of user-generated content (Twitter claims to host more than 340 million tweets per day) can be a hazard for those looking to tweet and post items that help bring buzz to their brand. This is... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Condé Nast and Amazon have struck a deal in which the online giant will begin managing print and digital subscriptions for Condé titles, the companies said on Tuesday.The program, called All Access, is meant to simplify the subscription process by sending potential subscribers from the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
NBC's 'Today' show will be picking monthly titles for a book club, with Samantha Shannon's 'The Bone Season' serving as the first selection. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
From pin lifespans to brand placements, how to supercharge your social strategy. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
With Brazil as Guest of Honor at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair some 250 Brazilian books are being translated and Germany will feature at Rio's book fair this month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nook sales at Barnes & Noble have continued to drop in the first quarter of its new financial... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]