Amazon Books Opening in Manhattan, Second Store Slated for Boston

The mega-retailer is picking up the pace of its bookstore openings, with a new store slated for NYC and a second for the Boston area before its first one even opens. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Biddulph signs multi-book deal with HarperCollins

Picture book creator Rob Biddulph has signed an exclusive multi-book deal with his publisher, HarperCollins Children’s Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Judges Announced for National Book Awards

The judges for the 2016 National Book Awards include novelists Karen Joy Fowler and Jesmyn Ward, author and former TV host Melissa Harris-Perry, and poet Jericho Brown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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There's No One Way to Sell an E-book

A survey of independent digital-first publishers reveals a wide array of growth strategies, including starting a print program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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20 Years of ‘New Books in German’

For twenty years, journal ‘New Books in German’ has provided insight and guidance about German literature to editors and publishers from around the world. The post 20 Years of ‘New Books in German’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 4, 2016

This week: an inquiry into the mystery and art of living, plus essays on love lost and found. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Agents' key Bologna Children's Book Fair 2016 titles

With the Bologna Children’s Book Fair established as the hub for rights activity in the kids’ market, Charlotte Eyre takes a look at what some UK literary agencies will be offering over the course of the fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Radio 1 DJs pen children’s book

Bloomsbury Children’s Books has acquired a children’s novel by Radio 1 DJs Greg James and Chris Smith. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Is It Time for India’s Book Market to Gain ‘Industry’ Status?

A report from Nielsen about India's book market shows rising literacy rates and education, complicated by 22 languages and over 1,600 dialects. The post Is It Time for India’s Book Market to Gain ‘Industry’ Status? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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After you've seen Batman v Superman, read these books (they're better than the movie)

Whether you come away from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice thrilled or disgusted, there are always more (and often better) stories about DC's icons in your neighbourhood comic book store. Continue reading at Stuff

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Bluebird signs 'smart parenting' book by child psychologist

Bluebird has signed up a “smart-thinking” parenting book by child psychiatrist Dr Holan Liang. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of April 4, 2016

Marcus Sakey sells his latest to Thomas & Mercer, David Macinnis Gill takes Uncanny to Greenwillow, a former Seinfeld writer strikes a deal with Forge, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Coronet signs three-book deal with Byrne

Coronet has signed a three-book-deal with Lorna Byrne, author of Angels in My Hair.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bryson, Ness and Donaldson on IBW Book Award longlist

Kate Atkinson, Bill Bryson and Mary Beard are among the authors competing in the adult category for the 10th IBW Book Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon revival of 'The Tick' to be 'darker, more grounded,' says comics creator Ben Edlund

Amazon thrilled comic book fans recently when it announced it was moving forward with its revival of “The Tick,” a new live-action series based on the comics by Ben Edlund that have already spawned an animated series, a short-lived live-action series (both on Fox) and a video game. Rumors have... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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'World of Warcraft' to get a book series aimed at kids

World of Warcraft has been around for more than a decade, fleshing out the world of Azeroth with new lands, stories and characters. Its subscriber base is slowly shrinking, but the Warcraft brand continues to evolve through games like Hearthstone and... Continue reading at Engadget

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Portugal’s Book Market: A Few Words With Patricia Seibel

While taking stock of lagging literacy rates and persistent economic challenges, literary agent Patricia Seibel still sees quality and a loyalty to literary fiction as hallmarks of Portugal's resilient market. The post Portugal’s Book Market: A Few Words With Patricia Seibel appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Access to books and reading should be a right

Barrington Stoke' Mairi Kidd asks whether children's publishers operate on assumptions that 'other' some young people. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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What Adult Coloring Books Show Us: Light, and Dark

As adult coloring books roll on in major publishing markets, the picture coming together isn't about literature or books or our culture. The post What Adult Coloring Books Show Us: Light, and Dark appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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44% off How Google Works Hardcover Book - Deal Alert

Written by Google Executive Chairman/ex-CEO Eric Schmidt and former SVP of Products Jonathan Rosenberg, "How Google Works" currently averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 320 people (see reviews). List price is $30.00, but with the current 44% discount it can be purchased for $16.85... Continue reading at PC World

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Partners Book Distributing to Close

One of the last remaining distributors will cease shipping at the end of this week and will close both facilities in Renton, Wash., and Holt, Mich. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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