A huge gain in the juvenile nonfiction category helped offset a decline in adult nonfiction to keep unit sales of print books in the week ended Apr. 25, 2020, nearly even with sales in the similar week in 2019, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Internet Archive says it is performing a public service by making its scans of print books available to all, but critics call it an 'attack' on copyright. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Sales of print books in the US fell by 1.3% in 2019 compared to the previous year, with 689.5 million sold. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-01-14 04:39:40 UTC ]
After selling the most print books in 2019 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' also sold the most e-books and audiobooks, and in impressive fashion. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
In the week ended Oct. 19, 2019, unit sales of print books were up 2% over the similar week last year at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, helped by a trio of new nonfiction titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Two adult fiction hits in the week ended Sept. 14, 2019, led to a 4.4% increase in unit sales of print books over the comparable week in 2018, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
Unit sales of print books in the week ended Sept. 7, 2019, rose 0.9% over the comparable week in 2018, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
The frustration with higher VAT for ebooks than print books may finally be over Poland as legislation is proposed to drop the rate from 23 to 5 percent. The post Polish Legislation Could Equalize VAT on Ebooks and Print by June 1 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
A study finds parents focus more on technology with electronic books and interact less with children. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2019-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Unit sales of print books were flat in the week ended Mar. 9, 2019, compared to the similar week in 2018, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Declines in adult fiction and juvenile fiction and nonfiction offset a 7.6% increase in adult nonfiction sales, resulting in a 0.8% drop in unit sales of print books for the week ended Dec. 8, 2018, compared to the similar week last year at outlets the report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
With sales down in both adult categories, unit sales of print books in the week ended Oct. 27, 2018, fell 2.2% compared to the same week in 2017, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan, gave this year’s Frankfurt CEO Talk, discussing everything from the future of print books to his battle with the White House over the publication of 'Fire and Fury.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new decision allows EU member states to align VAT rates on print books and ebooks if they choose to, instead of a 15% minimum for electronic services. The post European Publishing Welcomes ECOFIN’s Decision on Taxation for Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
The European Union has voted to allow the 28 member states to adjust the value added tax (VAT) rates applied to ebooks and downloadable audiobooks to align with the lower taxes on print books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Unit sales of print books in the week ended Sept. 2, 2018, rose 6% over the comparable week in 2017 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Unit sales of print books in the week ended Aug. 19, 2018, inched ahead 1% from the comparable week in 2017, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Unit sales of print books were relatively flat in the week ended Aug. 5, 2018, compared to the similar week in 2017, falling 0.2% at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
With all four major categories posting increases in the week ended July 22, 2018, unit sales of print books were up 6% from the comparable week last year at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Casemate Group and Boydell & Brewer have reached an agreement for Casemate to handle all sales, distribution, fulfillment, customer service, and other back-of-house functions for B&B’s print books for North and South America. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]