International publishing organizations are calling on this unique World Book and Copyright Day for support urgently needed by the books business—in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The post World Book Day Messages: Appeals for the International Industry appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-23 15:50:28 UTC ]
The International Publishers Association (IPA) has called on world governments to help the global book trade using economic stimulus packages during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-23 11:28:36 UTC ]
Publishers Weekly has been providing news to book businesses since 1872, weathering many world crises since then. While the coronavirus pandemic brings new challenges to the magazine and the book industry it serves, current technologies are enabling the publisher to adapt. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Executive | 2020-04-09 16:57:30 UTC ]
Anxiety about health and finances, stress at juggling childcare and uncertainty for the future are frequent reactions among book trade staffers to working through the current coronavirus crisis, according to the nearly 150 respondents to The Bookseller's survey, launched yesterday Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-25 20:14:36 UTC ]
Penguin Random House and Pan Macmillan lead the pack among the shortlists for the trade categories of the British Book Awards 2020. Penguin Random House has 17 nominations and Pan Macmillan has 12. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-19 16:38:25 UTC ]
Using some or all of the clauses in the model contract, the Authors Guild said, will help ensure that writers receive the rights granted them under current U.S. copyright and contract law. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers including Penguin Random House, Pearson, Bonnier Books UK and Macmillan Education have donated books they planned to use at the cancelled London Book Fair to the Book Trade Charity. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-11 20:10:12 UTC ]
Industry Notes: Italy's teen cultural bonus is refunded for 2020. International publishing events grapple with exhibitor, attendee worries about COVID-19. The post Industry Notes: Italy’s 18App Is Funded; International Book Fairs Eye COVID-19 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-20 20:18:40 UTC ]
The annual meeting of BISG in April will hear Barnes & Noble and Waterstones' James Daunt in a keynote address around supply chain issues. The post US Book Industry Study Group Announces James Daunt Keynote appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-01-14 15:25:18 UTC ]
News of The Book People going into administration has been met with dismay by publishers, who still hold out hope that a buyer for at least part of the business can be found. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-12-17 20:40:19 UTC ]
Organizers of the 2019 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair say that 1,498 rights trade agreements were made during the fair. The post China’s Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Reports 16,145 Trade Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-12-03 08:30:46 UTC ]
W H Smith's trading director for books, news and impulse Al Aldous will move across to W H Smith's online personalised greeting cards and gifts business next month. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-25 00:40:53 UTC ]
The book trade has made its thoughts known in regards to which way it will likely be voting on 12th December in the coming general election, the fourth national vote in five years. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-21 20:08:52 UTC ]
Hachette in London is creating a Basic Books imprint for the UK in cooperation with the New York Hachette house of that name. The post Industry Notes: John Murray Press Launches US Basic Books Imprint in the UK appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-20 04:30:58 UTC ]
As the writing challenge turns 20, it’s time for the publishing industry to challenge itself. Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2019-11-01 09:45:13 UTC ]
Pete Selby, head of books for W H Smith, has called on the book industry to make the high street more diverse and inclusive for young readers, saying that diversity is going to become a "significant" part of WHS' strategy. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 19:12:13 UTC ]
From his earliest days as a comics entrepreneur, which included a stint selling vintage editions from a sidewalk table in the Financial District, Vincent Zurzolo wanted the books treated with... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2019-08-16 11:00:00 UTC ]
Lottery funds in the UK have generated more than £1.85 million for Book Aid International, and F+W Media's assets in arts and crafts go to Peak Media. The post Industry Notes: UK Postcode Lottery Helps Book Aid; F+W Fine Arts Sold to Peak Media appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-15 05:30:02 UTC ]
As we enter the fourth industrial revolution, book publishing and manufacturing are being affected by automation, data exchange, artificial intelligence, and more. This webinar will explore what it means for publishers and manufacturers, what industry leaders are already doing, and how they plan... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Executive | 2019-08-05 15:22:41 UTC ]
Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on an extra $300bn of Chinese goods, including books. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-02 07:48:35 UTC ]