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UK ISPs ordered to block ebook piracy sites

In a major victory for book publishers, the UK's High Court has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block several sites offering pirated ebooks. The decision means that BT, Sky, Virgin Media, TalkTalk and EE now have 10 days to comply and e... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Marking Memorable Milestones

Here’s a preview of anniversaries that several children’s book publishers are commemorating at 2015’s BEA. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The VéroK Literary Agency on Kids Book Biz Changes

The VéroK Agency represents children’s book publishers across Europe and the English-language markets and is seeing changes in who buys what where. The post The VéroK Literary Agency on Kids Book Biz Changes appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why book publishers will miss Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart was known for bringing attention to lower-profile, more obscure books. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Retools

It’s been a decade of intense change for book publishers, as technology continues to redefine some of the industry’s core practices. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The latest message for female writers dont think, just spill | Hadley Freeman

Not That Kind of Girl is a reminder of the publishing obsession with women divulging their private livesA week or so ago, I went to LA to interview a ridiculously talented young woman. Despite being only in her 20s, she has achieved the kind of success that most people multiple times her age... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Will digital eat the children's media world? 'It's totally going to happen!'

But that doesn't necessarily mean printed books and linear television will die out by 2020, suggest expertsAre these the best of times or the worst of times for the children's entertainment industry? A panel session at the Children's Media Conference explored the question, concluding... well, it... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US book publishers now make more money from online sales than physical stores

Brick-and-mortar book stores have clearly been on the decline for a while -- just look at Barnes & Noble's rocky finances. However, there's now some tangible evidence that the pendulum has swung in favor of internet-based sales. BookStats estimates... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversity in Children's Publishing: A BookCon Panel

Prominent African-American and Hispanic children's book publishers, publicists, agents, and authors were featured on the BookCon panel "Where Are the People of Color in Children's Books?" held on Saturday, May 31. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bradt Guides Takes the Road Less Traveled

Hilary Bradt and her former husband George Bradt became book publishers by accident, writing their first travel guide on a river barge floating down a tributary of the Amazon while vacationing in Peru in 1974. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Book Publishers Need to Think Like Amazon

Two branding experts argue that the future for publishers lies in going direct to consumer, offering examples of companies that have succeeded. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Editorial: How Far Are We Prepared to Go?

Ed Nawotka reflects on the pace of innovation in media, and whether book publishers should continue on their path to create more apps and digital products. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ka-ching! Amazon explains benefits from ebook price-fixing settlement

The direct results of the ebook price fixing scandal between Apple and the five major U.S. book publishers are one-step closer to turning into real money for millions of Amazon customers. The online retailer recently began sending out e-mail notifications to Kindle ebook buyers telling... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A New App Tells A Neverending Bedtime Story, Of A Kid’s Own Design

InfiniScroll, populated by a winding parade of creatures with tails and tales, is an upgrade for child and parent. A favorite tale of children’s book publishers and parenting blogs is set in a land not so far away, where the evil e-reader is a slayer of the bedtime story. In another version... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers say ebook restrictions would hurt them, not Apple

Five book publishers have objected to restrictions that would be placed on Apple's business after it was found guilty last month of conspiring to fix prices for ebooks.A New York federal judge ruled in July that Apple conspired with the publishers to fix prices for ebooks, snuffing out... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Is Apple Still Wrangling Over E-Books?

A question hangs over Apple Inc.'s ebooks trial: Why is Apple fighting the U.S. Department of Justice when the book publishers the agency also sued chose to settle? Continue reading at 'AllThingsD'

[ AllThingsD | 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With New Plan, APP Works to Win Back Customers

After announcing in early February that it had discontinued sourcing paper from threatened Indonesian rainforests, a representative of Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) was at the International Toy Fair Show in New York last week to explain the policy to toy companies and children’s... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lance Armstrong and His Publishers Sued for Fraud, False Advertising

Two California men have sued Lance Armstrong and his book publishers for fraud and false advertising, claiming that Armstrong's two best-selling memoirs were bunk. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU regulators to accept Apple and book publishers' offer of cheaper ebooks

According to Reuters, EU regulators look likely to accept an offer from Apple and a handful of publishers, including Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette Livre and Macmillan. The assembled publishers propose that they will allow retailers (including Amazon) to sell ebooks cheaper than... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge Approves E-book Price-fixing Settlement

A judge has approved an ebook price-fixing settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and three book publishers. Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2012-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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