ABA Updates Booksellers on Coronavirus Response

In an email to member stores Tuesday afternoon, the American Booksellers Association announced steps that it is taking to respond to the needs of independent bookstores and ABA staff amid growing concerns about the new coronavirus. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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London book fair cancelled over coronavirus fears, amid growing anger

Around 25,000 publishers, authors and agents were due to attend the fair next week, where deals for biggest books are struckOne of the world’s biggest international literary events, the London book fair, has been cancelled over coronavirus fears, amid growing anger that the delay in calling it... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-03-04 10:34:50 UTC ]
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Wimbledon BookFest cancels World Book Day event over local coronavirus case

Wimbledon BookFest has been forced to cancel its World Book Day event featuring authors Sita Brachmachari, Konnie Huq and Karyn Parsons, because of a local coronavirus case. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-04 10:24:07 UTC ]
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London Book Fair cancelled as major publishers pull out over coronavirus fears

London Book Fair has been cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, hours after major publishers said they would not attend. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-04 06:57:39 UTC ]
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Here’s a list of international literary events canceled over coronavirus concerns.

We’re keeping track of the book fairs and other events that have been canceled or rescheduled as coronavirus spreads around the globe. Check back here for updates. Taipei International Book Exhibition (Taipei, Taiwan, Feb. 4-9): Rescheduled for May 7-12 Leipzig Book Fair (Leipzig, Germany, March... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-03 18:16:03 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: Penguin Random House Pulls out of London Book Fair

The worldwide system of Penguin Random House, world's largest book publisher, has pulled out of London Book Fair amid the mounting COVID-19 outbreak. The post Coronavirus: Penguin Random House Pulls out of London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-03 16:18:52 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: Leipzig Book Fair Is Canceled; London Still On, Pan Mac Now Out with Hachette Livre

Developing story: Leipzig Book Fair shutters its planned March 12 to 15 show; London Book Fair still hanging fire amid more cancellations. The post Coronavirus: Leipzig Book Fair Is Canceled; London Still On, Pan Mac Now Out with Hachette Livre appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-03 13:23:59 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: Milan’s Stefano Mauri to World Book Fairs and Festivals: Postpone

From near the heart of the Italian crisis, a publishing icon withdraws GeMS from London Book Fair and calls rights centers a "nightmare of epidemiologists.' The post Coronavirus: Milan’s Stefano Mauri to World Book Fairs and Festivals: Postpone appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-02 18:15:43 UTC ]
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The Sunday shows fail to link the coronavirus and the campaign

Over the weekend, two huge news stories—the coronavirus and the 2020 presidential campaign—took significant steps forward. On the virus front, we learned of the first and second deaths on US soil, both of which came at a hospital in Washington state; at least one local scientist believes that... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-03-02 13:00:19 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: LBF Says It’s a Go for Now; US Macmillan, Hachette Sales and HarperCollins Exit

Developing story: The States' Macmillan and HarperCollins pull out of London Book Fair over the weekend, along with the Hachette US rights team. The post Coronavirus: LBF Says It’s a Go for Now; US Macmillan, Hachette Sales and HarperCollins Exit appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-02 12:52:26 UTC ]
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Coronavirus feels like something out of a sci-fi novel. Here’s how writers have imagined similar scenarios.

“The Stand” and “The Andromeda Strain” are just a few of the books that envision mass infection Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-02-28 15:00:00 UTC ]
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What the New Coronavirus Means for Publishing

From international book fairs to book manufacturing, the virus is causing lots of disruptions in the book world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie US booksellers aren’t going down without a fight

When Amazon accounts for at least 40% if not half of US book sales, independent bookstores in the US are looking to stay afloat using a combination of innovation, mobility, as well as a little taste of Amazon’s own medicine. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-27 23:06:03 UTC ]
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Daisy Johnson joins Vintage Indie Bookseller of the Year judging panel

Booker shortlisted author and former Blackwell's bookseller Daisy Johnson has joined the judging panel for the Vintage Independent Bookseller of the Year Award 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-27 22:21:00 UTC ]
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Coronavirus is affecting the Italian publishing industry in a big way.

There’s no bigger global news story right now than the slow but intractable spread of coronavirus, which has been hobbling the normal ebb and flow of everything from the stock market to cruises, theme parks and tourism. The virus has affected the publishing industry as well, and there’s perhaps... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-26 17:39:37 UTC ]
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The Coronavirus and Bologna: Manager Elena Pasoli on the Upheaval

'Ninety percent of the guests are confirming their participation' in the new May dates for the Bologna Children's Book Fair, says Elena Pasoli. The post The Coronavirus and Bologna: Manager Elena Pasoli on the Upheaval appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-26 16:30:07 UTC ]
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A Crystal Ball for Bookselling (shelftalker)

The bookselling landscape shifts and rumbles, and underlying concerns remain. What’s next? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-25 13:37:18 UTC ]
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Hong Kong bookseller sentenced to 10 years in prison in China

A court in eastern China has sentenced a Swedish seller of books that took a skeptical look at the ruling Communist Party to 10 years in prison for "illegally providing intelligence overseas," in a further sign of Beijing's hard line toward its... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2020-02-25 13:14:25 UTC ]
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Coronavirus Follow-Up: London Remains a Go; Publishers, Agents Uncertain About Bologna

Updating our coronavirus coverage: With Bologna Children's Book Fair postponed in virus-struck Italy, London Book Fair commits to going ahead. The post Coronavirus Follow-Up: London Remains a Go; Publishers, Agents Uncertain About Bologna appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-25 12:30:54 UTC ]
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