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'
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The Booksellers Association of Ireland has launched a manifesto calling for the Irish government to reconsider its controversial national library tender scheme due to commence in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To celebrate the publication of two new books by bestselling Italian author Elena Ferrante, Europa Editions is launching a scholarship program for U.S. booksellers to attend overseas book fairs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller is to distribute an English and Chinese version of The Bookseller Daily at the Beijing International Book Fair in 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Officials in Hong Kong say they will not send back a bookseller who jumped bail in mainland China, where he was detained over books mocking Chinese leaders. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Challenges to the industry in Taiwan are debated, from educational shortcomings to 'poor adaptation to the digital era among Taiwanese publishers and bookstores.' The post Taiwan’s Culture Minister Pledges New Support for Publishing, Bookselling appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New booksellers and a record number of authors in attendance fueled enthusiasm at the conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Would you rather get your news directly from publishers or from your Facebook friends?If you've been feeling like Facebook is clogging up your News Feed with too many dispiriting news stories and not enough cute baby pictures, this one's for you: The social network is tweaking its algorithm yet... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones’ commercial manager has urged staff to "be there" for readers, to “put service first” and “truly engage with customers” in response to the EU Referendum result because what booksellers do "really, really matters". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite the recent tragic events that took place days before the start of Children's Institute 4 at the Wyndham Orlando, the conference started off on a high note. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a statement, America’s booksellers, publishers, and librarians expressed admiration for Lam Wing-kee and his defense of the right of the Chinese people to read the books they want. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With the resurgence of print formats, indie booksellers are testing new business models, scouting new locations, and starting mini-chains. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After nearly eight months in solitary confinement, one of five Hong Kong booksellers who vanished after their detention in mainland China gave a detailed account Thursday of his ordeal, defying not only a gag order but also authorities’ demand that he remand himself to custody. Lam Wing Kee,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent booksellers called for more diversity in children’s books at an Inclusive Minds event, because their customers are asking for a greater range of ethnic diversity and family types in titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A fourth Hong Kong bookseller has returned home after going missing six months ago. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lam Wing-kee, whose bookstore sold gossipy books about China’s leadership, says he was detained at the border by captors who wanted customers’ details. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vintage has launched its 6th Independent Bookseller of the Summer competition, which is open to independents in Ireland for the first time. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers report strong sales heading into summer, with the highly anticipated new Harry Potter book among the titles tipped to make it a busy season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The sad news of Muhammad Ali's death, which broke late last week, has resulted in publishers rushing to get their new Ali titles into stores, and a run on available backlist titles about the iconic boxer and activist. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Australian Booksellers Association has joined with other Australian book industry organisations to protest changes proposed by the government to turn the country into an “open market” and allow booksellers to import both UK and US titles without restrictions. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How independent booksellers and libraries are collaborating on programs to benefit kids and help out the bottom line. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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