Two CEOs have stepped down. A storied executive has retired. And a big legal loss isn't entirely in the rearview. This year, the U.S. book market's biggest publisher is planning some major structural changes. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
Agent Jeffrey Hermann argues that changing a book based on a sensitivity read can make it less authentic. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
Winter Institute will be larger than ever, with 1,400 booksellers, publishers, vendors, and authors meeting in person for the first time since 2020. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
The 2023 edition of the British Book Awards in London names 47 jurors to the task of choosing this year's 'Nibbies' winners. The post British Book Awards 2023: Almost 50 Jurors Now Chosen appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-02 18:26:29 UTC ]
Publishers are building up their rights and digital business at Cairo International Book Fair this year, despite regional economic challenges. The post At Cairo Book Fair, Publishers Expand Rights Trade and Marketing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-02 17:35:34 UTC ]
All hail the paperback release. * Tessa Hadley, Free Love (Harper Perennial, February 7) The HarperCollins Union has been on strike since November 10, 2022. Literary Hub stands in solidarity with the union. Please consider donating to the strike fund. “The stories of break and repair in this... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-02-02 16:04:29 UTC ]
Star Wars: Visions is returning for a second 'season,' this time with a more international scope — including a studio you might not have expected. Disney has announced that Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 will premiere May 4th (aka Star Wars Day) with shorts from nine countries, including one from... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-02-02 15:41:49 UTC ]
Isabella Wu, Chair of Taipei International Book Foundation, highlights the vital role of books in public discourse. The post Interview: Taipei International Book Fair’s Isabella Wu appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-02 15:37:26 UTC ]
Kindle's Paperwhite 5 launched in 2021, but Amazon has just spruced up the models a bit with a couple of new colors and put them on sale for good measure. You can now grab them in Agave Green and Denim, with the regular 16GB variant priced at $110 (27 percent/$40 off) and the Signature version... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-02-02 09:51:00 UTC ]
Tinuiti's analysis of fourth-quarter activity shows most corners of the digital media landscape saw less than stellar financial results. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2023-02-02 05:01:00 UTC ]
A community of Black writers and readers, the group is partnering with Little Free Library to bring more free libraries to Black communities across the country. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
Authors, booksellers, publishers, distributors, and others with ties to the book industry are invited to nominate their favorite bookstores and sales representatives for PW's annual Bookstore and Sales Rep of the Year Awards. Deadline for submissions is March 1. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
Hot on the heels of the American Library Association's award announcements, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Impact and Legacy Fund announced the recipients of two awards this week. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House Audio has acquired Playaway Products, a producer of physical audio players and tablets preloaded with content. Launched in 2005 and based in Solon, Ohio, the company offers 36,000 titles and works with some 40,000 libraries and institutions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
With sales of Prince Harry’s 'Spare' slowing, unit sales of print books fell 4.2% last week compared to the week ended January 29, 2022 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. The decline put an end to a two-week sales rally spurred by 'Spare.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
OpenAI’s ChatGPT’s AI chatbot is so good, too many people are using it, crushing its servers. So the company is debuting a paid ChatGPT Plus service, which will launch in the coming weeks. ChatGPT will cost $20 per month, but don’t despair. OpenAI says that it still plans to offer a... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2023-02-01 21:57:26 UTC ]
Three days of high-level issue-driven programming at London Book Fair is set for the Main Stage series in April. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Rapley: ‘Industry Big Hitters’ oday (February 1), organizers of London Book Fair (April 18 to 20) have announced details of an... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-01 18:05:55 UTC ]
Barnes & Noble was on the verge of disappearing, like Border's and Waldenbooks. Under new management it's turning around, and that's good news for readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2023-02-01 13:00:52 UTC ]
Whether you're a veteran manga reader or newbie, answer a few quick questions and we'll help you find the next manga to read. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-02-01 11:35:00 UTC ]
Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew talks to River Sing Me Home author Eleanor Shearer about her hotly... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-02-01 09:53:21 UTC ]