AAP Honors Brave Publishing Around the World

The Association of American Publishers is giving its International Freedom to Publish Award to all publishing houses in multiple countries and regions of the world that continue to publish despite increased government pressure, harassment, and threats. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-19 05:00:00 UTC ]

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Preliminary AAP Sales Find a 6.4% Decline

Year-end figures from the Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program show sales were down in all publishing categories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Venezuela's Editorial Dahbar Receives 2022 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award

The AAP cited the Venezuelan publisher for exhibiting "tremendous courage and commitment in continuing to publish, even as the social and political environments in Venezuela have deteriorated, causing many others to flee the country,” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-30 05:00:00 UTC ]
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What Happens When Publishing Houses Merge?

In November 2020, Penguin Random House expressed interest to buy competitor Simon & Schuster. What are the impacts of mergers such as this? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-11-23 11:33:00 UTC ]
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Arabic Language Centre Issues Rights Grants, Signs UAEU Agreement

Publishing houses in 16 countries are to benefit from the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre's 'Spotlight on Rights' grants. The post Arabic Language Centre Issues Rights Grants, Signs UAEU Agreement appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-21 14:41:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins union workers go on strike over pay ‘for as long as it takes’

Workers at the only ‘big four’ publisher to have a union authorize indefinite strike over low wages and diversityStephanie Guerdan started working in the children’s book department of HarperCollins Publishers six years ago. It was a dream job – just not a dream paycheck. The $33,500-a-year... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-11-10 18:03:45 UTC ]
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AAP: Six Charts on the US Book Market, 2017 to 2021

Following record book sales in the US in 2021, we review five years of book market data collected by the Association of American Publishers. The post AAP: Six Charts on the US Book Market, 2017 to 2021 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-03 15:12:27 UTC ]
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Virginia Judge Rules Against Book-Banning Attempt

In The Association of American Publishers and Authors Guild had filed an amicus brief in the case, which sought to limit sales of two books. The post Virginia Judge Rules Against Book-Banning Attempt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-30 22:31:10 UTC ]
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Finnish Frankfurt Fellow Kalle Siltala: ‘A Versatile View’

Helsinki's Kalle Siltala's family founded one of the two publishing houses at which he works. He's one of this year's Frankfurt Fellows. The post Finnish Frankfurt Fellow Kalle Siltala: ‘A Versatile View’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-22 20:40:11 UTC ]
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American Publishers’ StatShot: US Industry Down 3.7 Percent in May

Year-to-date hardback revenues were down 7.5 percent in May at US$1.2 billion, paperbacks up 8.7 percent for $1.3 billion. The post American Publishers’ StatShot: US Industry Down 3.7 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-01 22:50:37 UTC ]
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What Is Publishing Doing to Combat Censorship?

Have you wondered what concrete measures publishing houses are taking to combat censorship? Read n to find out. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-07-27 10:34:00 UTC ]
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AAP Seeking $300K in Legal Fees After Winning Maryland E-book Case

After successfully challenging Maryland’s library e-book law in court, the Association of American Publishers is now seeking to recover roughly $300,000 in court costs and legal fees from the state. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Final Order, Court Declares Maryland's Library E-book Law Unconstitutional

The final order declares Maryland's groundbreaking, controversial library e-book law preempted by the Federal Copyright Act and blocks its enforcement, all but ending a months-long lawsuit filed by the Association of American Publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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From the Archive: April 27, 1970

Fifty-two years ago, the American Book Publishers Council and the American Educational Publishers Institute announced plans for the merger that created the Association of American Publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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After Hearing, Maryland’s E-book Law Hangs in the Balance

After a nearly three-hour virtual hearing on February 7, federal judge Deborah L. Boardman is now set to rule on the Association of American Publishers’ December 16 bid to temporarily block Maryland from enforcing its recently enacted library e-book law. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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PA backs filing against Maryland law forcing publishers to license library e-books

The Publishers Association and the Federation of European Publishers have voiced their support for the Association of American Publishers’ challenge of an “unprecedented, unjustified” Maryland law which could force publishers both in the US and abroad to license e-books to the state's public... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-20 16:08:03 UTC ]
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AAP to Amp Up Sustainability, Diversity Efforts

Following a recent board meeting, the Association of American Publishers has committed itself to amplifying its activities fostering sustainable publishing and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade Segments Had Double-Digit Gains in August

The trade publishing segment continues to perform well in 2021, with August sales up 15.1% in the adult category and ahead 21.8% in the children’s/young adult segment at publishers that report results to the Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s De Gruyter Completes Archive Digitization: 53,000 Titles

Four publishing houses were merged by Walter De Gruyter in 1923. The new digitization brought 10,000 out-of-print titles back into availability. The post Germany’s De Gruyter Completes Archive Digitization: 53,000 Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-09-28 16:29:01 UTC ]
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