Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Mon, 19/09/2011 - 09:39 A primary schools project that has helped thousands of struggling young pupils to read is being axed by the government, according to the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). The Reading Recovery Project involves... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
This story appears first on FOLIO: sister publication, minonline. Today (Sept. 16), Condé Nast CEO Chuck Townsend and president Bob Sauerberg announced the shuffling of these executives: Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2011-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
It appears social media is no longer a trend among internet users, but a convention. In a new report from Nielsen, social media behavior among Americans is tracked, demonstrating how much pull social media actually has among web surfers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 08:31 Waterstones proposed higher discount, flat rate terms for publishers, put forward in exchange for scrapping promotion fees, could hit author royalties, according to agents and the Society of Authors. read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 16:21 Publishers are predicting a busy Frankfurt, reporting full meeting schedules. However, given the tough economic climate, there was a prevailing mood of caution. Hachette UK rights director Jason Bartholomew said: Every year... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
It is, in many ways, a world away from Canadas book publishing center in Toronto. But even three time zones, several mountain ranges, and vast forests away, the West Coast is home to Canadas second-largest concentration of English-language publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sales of print books in the major trade categories fell 22.9% in the first six months of 2011 at the houses that report figures to the Association of American Publishers. The declines were greatest among the adult segments, with sales down by more than 20% in the hardcover, trade paperback, and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Today on the official Google blog, VP of display advertising Neal Mohan announced the launch of two new tools aimed at helping publishers manage ads and maximize revenue. Before now, its been difficult for publishers to manage all their video and mobile ad space from a single ad serverthe... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Februarys news that the distributor H.B. Fenn and Company had filed for bankruptcy sent shock waves throughout the industry, and while the fallout has dissipated some, the industry is still examining what lessons can be drawn from Fenns demise. Although Fenn had few Canadian clients, its... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Although book historian Martyn Lyons has already published a half-dozen titles about books and reading, he still uncovered surprises about the subject while researching his forthcoming Books: A Living History, an illustrated overview of books in every form as well as the growth of the publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 09:21 Virago has bought rights to a satirical novel set at a top-class university. Associate publisher Ursula Doyle bought UK and Commonwealth rights to Penelope by Rebecca Harington from Jane Finigan at Lutyens &... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
The long awaited launch of BookRiff, the system that promises to let people mix and match content from various sources to create their own book, is now slated for the end of September. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 08:30 Publishers have heeded warnings that academic booksellers had "months to survive" by offering greater support during this year's academic season, the m.d. of Blackwell's has reported. David Prescott said publishers have been... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Caroline Horn Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 16:10 Barefoot Books is to open a new retail environment and lifestyle centre in Oxford alongside its publishing premises, following the companys move to the area earlier this year. read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 11:00 Quercus has acquired two novels by South African author, Rosie Fiore. read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Caroline Horn Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 08:20 Bonnier's new publishing initiative, headed by former Bloomsbury Group editor-in-chief Sarah Odedina, will be called Hot Key Books, and aims to have its first books published in time for the Christmas market. Odedina, who is... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Caroline Horn Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 16:12 Walker Books is strengthening its licensing operations in order to exploit forthcoming television deals for its properties including the Tilly and Friends series and Sam McBratney and Anita Jerams Guess How Much I Love You.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
With the Google Book Search Settlement in tatters, its fragile alliance splintering, and the parties now on a pretrial schedule, the Authors Guild last week expanded its infringement claims by suing a consortium of university libraries over a digital library initiative. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
When McGraw-Hill Education becomes a stand-alone business some time in 2012 it will look toward global expansion and more digital sales for growth, executives stressed in promoting the plan to divide the current McGraw-Hill Companies into two distinct operations. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 16/09/2011 - 08:30 Publishers have heeded warnings that academic booksellers had "months to survive" by offering greater support during this year's academic season, the m.d. of Blackwell has reported. David Prescott said publishers have been... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]