Amazon is holding a poetry contest that offers $5,000 in prize money along with a contract with Little A, Amazon Publishing’s literary imprint. The post After Promoting Translation, Amazon Moves on to Poetry appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
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The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings author's version of epic Anglo-Saxon poem fleshes out heroes' past, says son who edited manuscriptHwæt! Almost 90 years after JRR Tolkien translated the 11th-century poem Beowulf, The Lord of the Rings author's version of the epic story is to be published for the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two weeks after George Lossius stepped down as CEO of Publishing Technology, plc, the U.K. company, which has offices in North America, has named digital publishing veteran Michael Cairns as CEO. Cairns, the company's online division chief operating officer, will assume his new responsibilities... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon began its retail life as an online book distributor, though it's something we rarely consider the company now -- unless you choose to count digital versions for Kindle and Kindle apps. However, a thriving market for textbooks exists and that has become a recent focus for the company --... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At ICM Partners, Alexandra Machinist has joined the agency’s publications department led by Sloan Harris and Esther Newberg. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two branding experts argue that the future for publishers lies in going direct to consumer, offering examples of companies that have succeeded. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Highlights, Jack W. Perry has been named v-p, print and ebook sales, effective March 31 Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The editor and translator of Olga Grjasnowa’s All Russians Love Birch Trees, as part of the Publishing the World book club, reflect on the novel and publication. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amid violent political protests and the threat of occupation by Russian troops, Ukrainians are moving to protect their most precious literary treasures. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mindy Fichter has been promoted to associate director of publicity at DK Publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The cost of Amazon Prime is going up. The retail giant has announced that its membership program—which gives users free two-day shipping on most popular items as well as access to Amazon’s digital library of ebooks, movies, and TV shows—will now cost $99 per year, up from $79. Considering how... Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon is to increase the price of its Prime membership in the US by $20 to $99 a year. This... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon news this week includes the launch of a new German language publishing imprint, lower Kindle sales for 2013, and a hike in the price of Prime. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon is tacking $20 onto the price of its Amazon Prime service, bringing the yearly cost to $99.This is the first price hike for Amazon Prime since it was introduced nine years ago. The service originally included just free two-day shipping on most orders, but has since expanded to offer Prime... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Analysts say the $20 bump, from $79 to $99, could add up to $1 billion to the company's revenue.Amazon Prime is a great deal. You get free two-day shipping on most of your packages, unlimited access to Amazon's growing trove of streaming movies and TV shows, and the ability to rent ebooks from... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House has appointed Steve Connolly as the new managing director for its operations in South Africa. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Henry Sene Yee has been named creative director of Macmillan's new imprint, Flatiron Books, in addition to his current role as creative director for Picador Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing is launching a German language programme, after being "delighted"... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rumors about who will be purchasing the publisher circulated at the Folio Awards ceremony in Central London. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tiffany Tomlin has been named executive director of the newly aligned Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After his bestselling love story about finding a partner, Nicholls' new book Us will look at holding on to oneIn his hugely popular novel One Day, David Nicholls explored the search for a soulmate through the long-drawn-out love affair between Em and Dex. Five years on, Nicholls is set to take... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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