A partnership between the Digital Public Library of America and the Independent Publishers Group is offering an e-book ownership option from a wide range of indie publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
Frustrated by the difficulties of finding and keeping traditional distributors, members of the IBPA came together last week for a webinar led by Microcosm Publishing CEO Joe Biel to discuss the merits of forming their own distribution cooperatives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
After 11 years, Jason Pinter's small press fell under the weight of a host of issues all too familiar to indie publishers. But his elegance under the pressure of handling the collapse—including the rehoming of 60% of Polis's 171-title backlist—stands out. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Last Thursday's Independent Book Publishers Association's “The Battle for Free Expression: Indie Publishers and Libraries in the Fight Against Censorship.” panel offered insights from digital media, public libraries, academic research, and online education on the rise in book banning. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Independent Publishers Group has acquired U.K.-based United Independent Distributors. IPG CEO Joe Matthews called the deal a “game-changing acquisition,” and one that will make IPG one of the world’s largest book distributors for indie publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
Indie publishers and big presses feature in the selections of five UK-based librarians, who share a quintet of titles they are particularly looking forward to in the coming months Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-09-03 07:42:35 UTC ]
Peepal Tree is among the indie publishers to be longlisted for this year's Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-03 18:33:01 UTC ]
Indie publishers are struggling with increased costs and ongoing delays caused by Brexit, with one describing the situation as a “complete nightmare” and another warning it may have to ditch export sales from its site. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-20 13:30:15 UTC ]
Independent publishers have expressed their frustration at a lack of communication from Bertrams over unpaid bills, with some owed as much as £15,000. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-06-18 18:47:45 UTC ]
Two indie publishers have shared their concerns about the coming autumn, and emphasised the importance of flexible plans moving forward. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-06-02 12:51:35 UTC ]
As small businesses around the country await funds from the landmark “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,” indie publishers and booksellers are having mixed experiences trying to secure this financial lifeline. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
Bookstores and indie publishers have been scrambling as state-mandated closures expanded along the West Coast late last week and the new coronavirus outbreak worsened. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
The CEO and COO of IBPA keep moving the cause of indie publishers and self-published authors forward. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
Indie publishers have dominated a record-breaking longlist for the third annual Warwick Prize for Women in Translation. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-09 10:26:23 UTC ]
This past weekend, the 14th Brooklyn Book Festival was held on a hot and sunny Sunday in downtown Brooklyn, and saw another good year for indie publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Indie publishers and women, including last year’s winner Olga Tokarczuk, dominate the £50,000 Man Booker International Prize shortlist, revealed on Tuesday (9th April). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Independent publishers have joined forces with a Hackney bookshop for a charity event in aid of helping the homeless. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
A major publisher opening a regional office in the north of England; closer collaboration between indie publishers and indie bookshops; thriving book trends including feminism, vegan cookery, publishing around mental health, and feelgood fiction; and continued growth for audio are among the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
IPG has aquired Midpoint Trade Books. The 22-year-old distributor of 230 small and indie publishers will have its inventory transferred to IPG’s Chicago warehouse in the first quarter of 2019. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
India’s answer to Lear, a teen tale set amid the London riots and the first great book on grime. Experts pick 2017’s smartest, oddest and most overlooked readsCo-director, Tramp Press Continue reading... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]