The value of the UK's book exports rose a little over 3% to £1,741.5m in 2011,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
The London Book Fair is criticised by a leading Chinese dissident for inviting only writers approved by the Chinese communist authorities. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2012-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
At just five years old, the Savannah Book Festival, in the genteel coastal city of Savannah, Ga., is carving a space for itself among the book festival big leagues, boasting not one but two of the nation’s current #1 bestselling authors: Stephen King (for 11/22/63) and Walter Isaacson (Steve Jobs). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bonnier Corporation, publisher of magazines including Field & Stream and Outdoor Life, has purchased four hunting expos from Mequon, Wisconsin-based Target Communications for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2011-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
In his closing remarks, Frankfurt Book Fair director Juergen Boos said that 2011 was a strong year for startups at the fair. Among those startups, perhaps none had a better reception than Small Demons, in Los Angeles. We couldnt have asked for a better first Frankfurt Book Fair, Small Demons... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Philip Jones and Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 13/10/2011 - 16:10 The quadruple threat of air traffic control strikes, economic slow-down, creaking Blackberry servers and digital disruption failed to dim spirits as the 63rd Frankfurt Book Fair continued this week. read... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Robert Stokes Publication Date: Wed, 05/10/2011 - 15:18 Liber, the 29th International Book Fair for the Spanish speaking world, starts today [5th October] in Madrid and takes place against the backdrop of the launch of Amazon.es, which publishers hope will lead to greater interest... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-10-05 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 ]
Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Wed, 31/08/2011 - 14:45 The Edinburgh International Book Festival, Scottish indie Cargo and US publisher McSweeney's are to team up on a four-volume collection of stories from authors including Roddy Doyle and Ali Smith. Fifty authors are to take part... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
BBC Worldwide, a UK-based publisher, has sold its magazine business to Exponent, a private equity firm. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2011-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 22/07/2011 - 11:03 Chatto & Windus has signed a book by the Guardian journalist who revealed the News of the World hacked the mobile phone of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler. Senior editor Poppy Hampson bought UK & Commonwealth rights to... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 08/06/2011 - 14:53 The Edinburgh International Book Festival is to be sponsored by Guardian News & Media, in a newly-penned two-year deal. The sponsorship deal will include coverage in the Guardian, the Observer and its books website of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
This years BookExpo America, an annual publishing business trade show, is full of talk of e-reading and other shifts in the industry. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2011-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Fri, 15/04/2011 - 09:05 read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Until recently, reading a book had resisted technological advances, but like everything else, this has started to evolve and now we are embracing technology. Books are now more easily available in electronic format and sharing your opinion about a title print or ebook is more popular. So... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
It doesn't seem so long ago that we used to gawp at the occasional postage stamps that would appear on a letter from the USSR: oversized, bright images extolling the successes of Communist endeavour. Soviet books in contrast were distinctly drab affairs whose covers would have appealed to few in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year's London Book Fair is taking place at a time of unique change. The shift from the printed word to the downloaded text is accelerating; chains and standalone bookstores are closing down around the world; and the very future of the book "entity" is being challenged by commentators and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
In 2001, 81% of publishers were already preparing for the coming ebook (BML research March 2001). Indeed they thought it would come quickly, with half predicting ebooks would deliver more than 10% of total book income by 2006. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
E-books, mobile apps and e-learning modules are hot. That's the conclusion from a quick survey of 18 content services vendors operating in India. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
In 2009, the number of self-published books released in the US exceeded the number of new titles from conventional publishers for the first time in history. Now, a similar pattern is emerging overseas. Until recently, costly transatlantic shipping, different trim sizes and business models, and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2011-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]