BISG organized a panel about blockchain and its application to book publishing that examined its potential and the reality of a much-hyped but barely understood technological innovation. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
F+W Media has established a new standalone book group, naming Heidi Sachner as its chief. Sachner, in her new role, will be responsible for all book publishing in F+W's various communities. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
At 150 and now owned by Hachette, the UK's Hodder & Stoughton has a huge list of hits to its name and was ahead of the Penguin paperback revolution with pocket-size hardcovers in the 1920s. The post Hodder & Stoughton Marks 150 Years in Book Publishing appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
A design studio that turned to book publishing, and made a mark with its Russian Criminal Tattoos series, has more Soviet-themed treats up its sleeve in the form of three titles released this month. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Taking direction from its board members, the AAP has reset its focus on copyright and advocacy for the value of book publishing in modern society. The post The ‘New’ Association of American Publishers to Focus on Advocacy, Copyright appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Harper Collins is a subsidiary of News Corp, a global media and information services company, comprising businesses across a range of media, including news and information services, cable network programming in Australia, digital real estate services, book publishing, digital education, and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Peter Mayer, former Penguin CEO and publisher of Overlook Press, died on May 11, 2018. He will be remembered around the world for his zeal for book publishing and literature. The post Remembering Book Publisher Peter Mayer appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Former FBI director James Comey likens Donald Trump to a mafia boss and his presidency to a "forest fire" in his new book publishing next week. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Get a digital copy of the Spring 2018 Publishing Perspectives Magazine, out in print at the London Book Fair next week. This issue puts a focus on diversity in book publishing. The post Download the Spring 2018 Publishing Perspectives Magazine appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
After an extensive listening tour in which BookExpo executives met with a range of industry members, the organizers of book publishing’s largest trade show have added new elements to the event aimed at adding more value for booksellers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
While YouTube's newly announced partnership with the ISNI isn't directly related to book publishing, it can greatly strengthen the identifier's role in naming intellectual property's creators. The post YouTube Boosts the ISNI Identifier: Creators Standing Out From the Crowd appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Founding art director of Walker Books who oversaw some of the company’s great children’s classics including We’re Going on a Bear HuntAmelia Edwards, who has died aged 77, was the art director of Walker Books and one of the most important influences on children’s book publishing in the 20th... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
On the 10th anniversary of Kindle, VP of Kindle content David Naggar looks back on the development and impact of Amazon's ebook ecosystem on book publishing. The post With Amazon Kindle Now Turning 10, David Naggar Says Content Is Prime appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Speakers at the opening press conference of the 2017 Frankfurt Book Fair stressed the importance of book publishing and freedom to publish, as well as the need to focus on tomorrow's readers. The post Call to Action for Publishers at Frankfurt’s Opening Press Conference appeared first on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
I’ve attended BookExpo (formerly BEA) ten to twelve times since I started working in book publishing in 2000. I always go Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2017-06-04 15:22:33 UTC ]
Teaser text IMAGE Editor’s note. — Porter Anderson By Dennis Abrams | @DennisAbrams2 Subhed XXXX The challenges facing children’s book publishing in the Middle East was the topic of a panel discussion held this week at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival. Among those addressing the topic was... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
With the country more politically polarized than ever, some are wondering if the business is adequately prepared to hear, and publish, voices on the right. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Last week I got the kind of email I’ve come to anticipate, having worked in women’s book publishing for the past 13 years Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2017-03-20 21:56:58 UTC ]
As a case of 'pop-up publishing' takes hold in the news sector—and print sells—not everyone agrees there's a takeaway here for books. The post When a Niche-Audience Tabloid Takes Off in the UK, Is It News to Book Publishing? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 2017 Digital Book World conference opened with calls for more data-driven decision-making, despite the inherently subjective nature of book publishing. The post DBW 2017 Opening Themes: The Trade, Its Resilience, and Its Data appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]