Publishers have united to object to new Department of Justice constraints against Apple,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
The music industry’s lawsuit against a popular YouTube channel this week could indicate that publishers are looking for savvier ways to attack piracy besides going after YouTube itself, a legal expert said. The National Music Publishers Association Tuesday filed a copyright infringement suit... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Who could resist Exploring Space With a Camera? Or Rockets and People, the autobiography of rocket designer Boris Chertok? Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Time Warner said Tuesday that it won't complete its plan to separate Time Inc. division into an independent company this year as anticipated, prolonging a period of uncertainty at the publishing division just a little bit longer.Executives now intend to complete the spinoff early next year, Time... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has contracted Rosman to supply its first ebook titles for sale in Russia. For now, the retailer is concentrating on digital in lieu of establishing a Russian print supply chain. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
The cost of ebooks has strained relations between libraries and publishers, forcing both to look for solutions. One answer is coming from distributors of self-published ebooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
US crime writer Elmore Leonard, whose books include Get Shorty and Out of Sight, is in hospital in Detroit following a stroke. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Suvudu, Random House's online destination for science fiction and fantasy fans, launched Suvudu Universe, an online community for SF and fantasy bloggers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
AOL Inc. agreed to buy Adap.tv for about $405 million, gaining online video advertising technology used by the world's largest brands and agencies.The price includes about $322 million in cash and $83 million in AOL common stock, subject to certain adjustments. Adap.tv will operate independently... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Time Inc. has named Jeffrey Bairstow as its new chief financial officer.The magazine publisher said Monday that Mr. Bairstow succeeds Howard Averill, who is transitioning into a new role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner. Mr. Bairstow is president of the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Bookseller has begun its search for its third annual Rising Stars, a listing of the industry... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
China's Douban is experimenting with crowdsourced translations of English literature, including SF and short stories by David Mitchell. Can it help authors enter the market? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
BBC Books has signed a book from reality TV personality Nev Wilshire, star of BBC3 documentary... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Gollancz has signed a sci-fi debut from British author Al Robertson in a pre-empt ahead of an... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Walker Books will give away 70,000 free books this summer as part of the Royal National Institute... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Quarto Group reported a small decline in sales for the six month period ended June 30, with revenue falling to $72.2 million from $73.2 million in the comparable period last year, while operating profit inched ahead to $4.0 million from $3.9 million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Michael Joseph has signed three novels from crime writer James Oswald. Alex Clarke, publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
While the media industry reels from the news that Jeff Bezos purchasing the Washington Post, it's still anyone's guess as to what the Amazon founder plans to do with the paper. An even more intriguing question is, will Amazon and the Post even mingle? Or steer clear of each other? Bezos, it's... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
O'Reilly Media has signed an agreement with global publisher Packt Publishing to distribute Packt's 1,200 ebooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bob Carrigan is stepping down as CEO of IDG Communications Worldwide, the company announced today. Carrigan will transition out of his role at the end of IDG's fiscal year, ending September 30, and will join the company's board of directors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2013-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]