The publishing division of Andrews McMeel Universal will add inspirational books to the purview of Amber Lotus imprint next year. The move follows Andrews McMeel’s acquisition of the calendar publisher earlier this year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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Under the new partnership the publisher will provide ebooks directly to the Douglas County Libraries at a flat discount, which will then own, and host the content on its own proprietary system for ebook lending. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you're looking for digital versions of older books to download, check out Project Gutenberg first. The site is filled with stuff that has lapsed into the public domain, which means it's free. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Be focused, passionate, careful and imaginative, and don't compromise, Canongate m.d. and... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tight restrictions on foreign transactions did not deter UK kids publishers from striking numerous deals following the China Shanghai Children's Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vook, a digital publishing and distribution platform, is launching Author Control, a new data service that allows authors and publishers to track ebook sales and unit downloads across every major retail channel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George Lossius, one of the most visible advocates in urging publishers to embrace technology, will step down as chief executive of Publishing Technology plc “in the near future.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A legal battle is being fought over the will of the late newspaper publisher, Deirdre Romanes, that could affect the future of the titles she loved. Romanes, who was chief executive of the Dunfermline Press group, died in 2010 with an estate estimated, according to HoldTheFrontPage, at £4.6m.In... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers and conference attendees described a relaxed atmosphere at this year's Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual conference, held in Seattle from February 26-March 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chalice Press has acquired a book by United Methodist pastor Frank Shaefer, who was defrocked in December for officiating at his gay son’s marriage six years ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Signs from the UK Independent Publishers Guild conference signal a move toward bolder experiments with with content, DRM, and engagement to foster a brighter future. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher tells Miriam Elia to stop selling satire in which Peter and Jane grapple with Tracey Emin-style conceptual artAn artist and comedian has been told by the publisher Penguin that her new satirical art book breaches its copyright, and if she continues to sell copies it could use the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While video-game players are familiar with the gaming site Humble Bundle, ebook readers will hear a lot more about it in the coming months. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Online Publisher’s Association (OPA) announced its incoming executive officers for the 2014-2016 term, including FT.com managing director Rob Grimshaw as chairman. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Special World Book Night copies of '12 Years a Slave' will be made available to schools. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The panel centered on broadening audiences for independent literature while working under budgeting constraints in an oversaturated market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In February, social media chatter was dominated by films inspired by books—six of the top 10 most-discussed books have movie adaptations either in theaters or in the works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, a dangerous game in small-town America, a book that will get you obsessed with dinosaurs, and an extreme survival camp. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In this speech, German author Christoph Hein examines the importance of literature and honors Metropolitan Books' publisher Sara Bershtel for her work in bringing German literature to the USA. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's publishers Usborne Publishing and Nosy Crow won two awards each at tonight's (... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon-owned audiobook retailer Audible is lowering the royalty rates it pays authors who self-publish, and exclusively sell, their audiobooks through the website. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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