Apple’s iBookstore Opens in Latin America, New Zealand

By Alex Mutter The iBookstore has opened for business in most of Central and South America, reports The Digital Reader. Books have also gone on  ...  Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, March 17, 2019

The bestselling Apple Books in fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, health, mind & body, and more for the week ended March 17, 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Paid Apple News Service Said to Feature Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal plans to join a new subscription news service run by Apple, even as some other major publishers balked at the terms, two people familiar with the plans said. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Bestsellers: The 'Crawdads' Are Back

Delia Owens's novel 'Where the Crawdads Sing' has clawed its way back up to #1 on the Apple Books store, with C.J. Box's latest, 'Wolf Pack,' loping into the #2 slot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America by Box Brown

In 'Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America' (First Second, April), Box Brown surveys the history of marijuana and provides an illuminating look at the racist social stigmatization, pharmacological affects and legalization movement surrounding marijuana in North America. A 15-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, March 10, 2019

The bestselling Apple Books in fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, health, mind & body, and more for the week ended March 10, 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Après London Book Fair: Livre Paris Opens Today

With the London Book Fair's trade-show carpet still warm from the busy week's footfall, Livre Paris 2019 has opened today, and L’Europe est à l’Honneur—Europe herself is the guest of honor. The post Après London Book Fair: Livre Paris Opens Today appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Myths of Open Access

With many arguments around Open Access in academia framed in an adversarial manner, Stephen Lotinga gives a voice to the benefits it can bring. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Bestsellers: Rachel Hollis Is Back

Rachel Hollis follows up her publishing sensation 'Girl, Wash Your Face,' which is still on the Apple Books store bestseller list, with 'Girl, Stop Apologizing,' which has hit #1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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During London Book Fair: Copyright Clearance Center on ‘Open Scholarly Communications’

Plan S and expanding the discussion around open access publishing are on the agenda at an invitational workshop led by Copyright Clearance Center and Outsell. The post During London Book Fair: Copyright Clearance Center on ‘Open Scholarly Communications’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse Opens Its Fifth Wildcard Stand Competition to 2019 Entries

Open to companies that haven't exhibited at Frankfurter Buchmesse, the Wildcard competition offers a free stand to a German and an international startup. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Opens Its Fifth Wildcard Stand Competition to 2019 Entries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Apple Books Bestsellers: 'Crawdads' Is Back On Top

'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens returns to #1 on the Apple Books store after slipping to #3 last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finalists announced for 2019 New Zealand Book Awards

The field of finalists for the NZ Book awards has been whittled down to 16 top picks. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, February 24, 2019

The bestselling Apple Books in fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, health, mind & body, and more for the week ended February 24, 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Plight of Translation In America

Despite mainstream success, production of translated books fell in 2018. What's going on in the world of translation? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Faber’s Stephen Page Opens London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference: ‘Cultural Responsibility’

The chief of the UK's 90-year-0ld Faber & Faber will tell the Quantum audience at the London Book Fair that however troubling Brexit's confusions may be, publishing holds the world's 'editorial centrality' in its hands: and that means it has a job to do. The post Faber’s Stephen Page Opens... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bookwire Says Spanish and Latin American Ebook Penetration is Accelerating

The publication of ebooks is beginning to grow among Spanish-language publishers as editors embrace digital, according to Bookwire, a distributor of the format, at CONTEC Mexico. The post Bookwire Says Spanish and Latin American Ebook Penetration is Accelerating appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taking a Stand for Open Access, University of California Terminates Elsevier Deal

The decision to walk away from the world's largest publisher of scientific journals could be a milestone in the transition to open access. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN America presents literary awards to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Nafissa Thompson-Spires

The nonprofit organization PEN America announced the winners of its annual literary awards Tuesday night, with Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah taking home the prestigious PEN/Jean Stein Award for book of the year for his debut short story collection, "Friday Black." Adjei-Brenyah’s competition for the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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PEN America Names Its 2019 Literary Award Laureates: $370,000 in Winnings

The best literature, says PEN America president Jennifer Egan at the organization's 2019 awards in New York City 'embodies hard truths, contradictions, and discoveries.' The post PEN America Names Its 2019 Literary Award Laureates: $370,000 in Winnings appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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'Daring Works' Fêted at 2019 PEN America Literary Awards

This year's ceremony, held at New York University's Skirball Center and conferred for the first time to a sold-out house, saw debut and women writers have a particularly strong year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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