'Morally wrong' unpaid internships give trade 'poor reputation'

The publication of new guidelines on internships has been hailed as a “very positive” step in improving accessibility and diversity in the industry, while figures in the trade have slammed unpaid work as "morally wrong" and of earning the industry a "poor reputation". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Trade figures launch Read Petite digital venture

A new venture to offer digital short stories and long-form journalism to readers through a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline buys The Wrong Knickers

Headline Publishing has acquired The Wrong Knickers: A Decade of Chaos by journalist Bryony... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Premium Publishers Give Private Marketplaces Another Look

After a burst of initial announcements of private exchanges, followed by a lull in activity, private marketplaces are getting another look by premium publishers as the technology has improved and programmatic buying gains traction. The aim of the private exchanges is to leverage publishers’... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Give ’em What They Want?

In his last column, Brian Kenney did a good and fair job of outlining the Douglas County Libraries ebook model, in which we host and manage our own digital content. Yet, his conclusion was a little puzzling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Went Wrong for Canada’s D&M Publishers

Veteran Canadian publisher Scott McIntyre described the dismantling of D&M Publishers, the iconic Canadian independent publishing house he cofounded 40 years ago, as the result of an unfortunate confluence of circumstances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's new imprints give opportunities to debut authors, short story writers

Amazon's Little A imprint will release novels, memoirs, and story collections, while Day One will focus on short stories and new writers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Give Me Some Skin

For many gourmands of a certain age, mashed potatoes topped with a hefty spoonful of schmaltz is the definition of heaven on earth. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Giving Them What They Should Want

Judging by the crowded sessions at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting last January in Seattle, ebooks remain the most contested topic among public librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poor Nook Sales Sink Barnes & Noble's Revenues

The ebook is still central to B&N's strategy, but it's not selling. Barnes & Noble revealed disappointing third quarter finances this morning, including a serious decline in revenues from its Nook digital e-readers. Overall revenues were $2.2 billion, down 8.8% year on year, and its... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade helps reimagine Foyles

  Curation, technology and creating a cultural destination were three of the key themes... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Radical trade bands together after fire

Radical booksellers and publishers have banded together following a suspicious fire at an... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade feels the squeeze on margins

A call by Foyles c.e.o. Sam Husain for more support on margin for high street booksellers has... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New scorecard lets libraries give feedback on ebook offerings from publishers

The American Library Association has created a scorecard that asks library workers to grade publishers on the way that they are offering ebooks for lending. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Closures and cancellations as snow hits trade

Freezing temperatures and a swathe of snow across the UK has hit the high street, with some... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade braces for Inferno

Publishers are squaring up to this week's news that Dan Brown is back, with Transworld's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertrams reports strong Christmas trading

Bertrams has announced strong Christmas trading, with the book wholesaler reporting a 5.7%... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The trade makes predictions for 2013

Another year of "breakneck" digital growth, a resurgence on the high street, further... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When Creativity Takes A Wrong Turn: Lousy Book Covers

Aptly titled new Tumblr "Lousy Book Covers" collects the delightfully dubious achievements in jacket design. The book Spending Christmas With a Yeti is already at a marketplace disadvantage, what with that title, but then there’s the book cover. Oh boy, where to start. The real-life... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Trade Publishing Trends to Watch For in 2013

Publishing is at a watershed moment, says George Lossius, CEO at Publishing Technology, forecasting a future with more consolidation and exploration. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Twelve Book Trade Days of Christmas

For your holiday pleasure we offer our own version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, customized for the publishing business. Enjoy and happy holidays! Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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