Prolific author and illustrator whose affectionate image of childhood has been instantly recognisable for more than 60 yearsShirley Hughes, who has died aged 94, was an award-winning author of more than 50 children’s books, and illustrator of some 200 more, with worldwide sales of more than 11m.... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-03-02 11:09:12 UTC ]
Driven by strong sales in the U.S. in 2020, revenue at Penguin Random House increased 4.6% over 2019, while profits jumped 23%. The U.S. accounted for 58% of worldwide sales, up from 56% in 2019. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
The entertainment and character sector, in which book publishing operates, held the largest position in global licensing, according to a new survey from Licensing International. The post Survey: Worldwide Sales of Licensed Material Surpasses US$280 Billion in 2018 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-12 07:30:10 UTC ]
London-based digital start-up Lost My Name has said worldwide sales of its personalised picture book have reached 1m copies. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Random House enjoyed a record year in 2012, with worldwide sales up 23% and profits up by 76%. In... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]