The new law requires any publisher offering to license "an electronic literary product" to consumers to also offer to license the content to public libraries on "reasonable" terms. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
WhatsApp says India's new digital media rules will violate the privacy of its users. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2021-05-26 10:59:05 UTC ]
The deal represents a major step forward for the digital library market. Not only is Amazon Publishing finally making its digital content available to libraries, the deal also gives libraries a range of models through which it can license the content. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
Librarians fighting the “exorbitant” pricing and licensing of academic e-books claim others are afraid of speaking out about the subject and are hoping the Competitions & Marketing Authority (CMA) will take action. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-05-11 20:10:02 UTC ]
Transworld and Puffin have acquired three books from Alison Hammond, including the "This Morning" presenter's memoir, a novel and a non-fiction title for readers aged eight to 12. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-05-07 06:39:32 UTC ]
Penguin Michael Joseph has signed a three-book deal with “superstar of women’s fiction” Jane Fallon. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-04-29 12:25:53 UTC ]
In January and February, ebooks were up 20.4 percent and downloadable audio was up 23.7 percent over 2020. The post AAP StatShot February Report: US Audiobooks and Ebooks Maintain Strength appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-28 15:55:41 UTC ]
In a brief order, judge Gregory Woods said the move, which is common in consumer class action cases, will bring "efficiency and economy" to what is "likely to be expensive and complicated litigation." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
Under the terms of its program, which PRH began more than a year ago, libraries have the option to license e-books and digital audio for one-year terms at a 50% prorated price as an alternative to the existing two-year term (for e-books) or perpetual access (for digital audio). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
The AAP general counsel calls Maryland's e-book bill an "unprecedented government intervention into the manner and terms by which authors and publishers distribute valuable works of fiction and nonfiction to the public." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
After passing the Maryland General Assembly unanimously on March 10, the bill sailed through the final steps of reconciliation this week. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
A new book market report on Finland's book market shows the impact of the pandemic and looks at the bestselling Finnish books of 2020. The post Finland’s 2020 Audiobook Sales Doubled, Ebooks Up 84 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-25 16:14:36 UTC ]
The deal with News Corp followed a standoff over legislation passed by the Australian government to compensate publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-03-16 18:21:40 UTC ]
The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2021-03-16 09:56:32 UTC ]
News Corp is the largest media company to sign agreement with Facebook since laws passed by Scott Morrison’s governmentRupert Murdoch’s News Corp says a landmark three-year agreement with Facebook to pay for its Australian content will transform the terms of trade for journalism.Facebook has... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2021-03-15 23:55:55 UTC ]
A conservative publisher’s rejected ad for a historical novel led to complaints of cancel culture. Here’s what really happened. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-03-04 13:00:00 UTC ]
Hachette Children's has acquired world rights to a new series from British Chinese author M Chan. The Tiger Warrior series is billed as a "thrilling" action-adventure series for children aged five to seven, steeped in East Asian folklore and mythology. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-03-03 13:52:03 UTC ]
Take a deep dive into research around reading ebooks and print books, and how these experiences compare to each other and other media. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-03-02 11:33:00 UTC ]
Confused about where to buy ebooks without breaking the bank? Here's your ultimate guide to finding discounts and sales for your next read. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-03-01 11:35:00 UTC ]
Sourcebooks has launched a new imprint company founder Dominique Raccah said will “expand what publishing can be for women authors.” E.L. James' backlist titles will become part of the imprint April 1. Pam Jaffee has joined Sourcebooks to help direct the imprint. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-01 05:00:00 UTC ]