North London independent The Big Green Bookshop is teaming up with Angry Robot Books to offer... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
The European Union has accepted an offer from Apple and four major publishers to reduce pricing restrictions on content offered at Amazon and other book-sellers. After being caught out by the EU, we heard that the offer was likely to be adopted last month, and the commission has now confirmed... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Europeans have been trying for years to force Google to prop up the continent’s’ struggling news publishers. A new deal in Belgium suggests they have finally succeeded. In a blog post on Wednesday, Google said it has resolved a ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Google Inc. (GOOG) reached a deal with Belgian newspaper publishers, resolving a six-year copyright battle that had blocked the owner of the world’s most-used search engine from publishing links to local newspapers. “We tur ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sony has opened an e-reader store in Germany, selling digital titles in eight different... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new advisory from the Rainforest Action Network that some of HarperCollins's children's books contain fiber from vulnerable rainforests has brought an angry reply from the publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
The online comics marketplace has exploded over the past year. Here, from innovative indies to blockbuster franchise extensions, some of the best from the emerging world of digital comics. 2012 was the year digital-direct comics went mainstream. Entirely bypassing the tried-and-true supply... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Transworld has acquired a "powerful wartime novel", Wake by Anna Hope, with plans to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Describe what the ideal bookshop of the future looks like to you? Is it big or small? Does it offer ebooks an POD services? Use robot booksellers? Let us know. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
William Boyd's James Bond novel, due out next autumn, will be set in 1969, according to an... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Twelve per cent of all libraries will be "community-supported" ie community-run by next... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
In its annual report on the progress it has made in hitting various environmental goals, Hachette Book Group said today that it is ahead of pace in two key areas but behind in a third. HBG has already surpassed its target for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions as well as for the use of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
AOL's Advertising.com Group has named Allie Savarino Kline global cmo as the former Internet-access giant continues to shift its brand toward digital advertising. Savarino, a b-to-b marketing vet, will come over from 33Across after serving in the same role for the Washington D.C.-based social... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Blake Friedmann is entering "a phase of expansion", creating the new role of foreign... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Foyles asked for advice on designing the bookshop of the future and several notable publishing personalities shared their ideas with Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Orion has promoted Jane Sturrock to the role of editorial director, non-fiction. She will... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Twelve per cent of all libraries could have “significant" support from volunteers in... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jamie Oliver has retained pole position at the top of the official book charts and has increased... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Wiley’s sales and operating income have been hit in its second quarter due to a weak higher... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
All signs point to the USPS wanting-in on the newsstand business, but it’s up to publishers now. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]