As Big Business evolved, did it doom the American Dream?

Nicholas Lemann traces the effects as corporations changed from paternalistic to ruthless. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-31 21:46:02 UTC ]
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Book People kicks off celebrations marking 30 years in business

Book People has embarked on a year of celebrations, including events, competitions and exclusive content for customers and staff, in honour of its 30th anniversary. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH first half sales down but core business remains 'strong'

Penguin Random House (PRH) has recorded a decline in sales and earnings for the first six months of 2018, owing to exchange rate effects, according to Bertelsmann's first-half operating results. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AC Business Media Sold to Private Equity

Anil Narang and Carl Wistreich—chairman and CEO, respectively, of AC Business Media—have sold their majority stake in the Wisconsin-based trade magazine publisher to Florida-based private equity firm Boyne Capital, the two sides announced Thursday. Concurrent with the sale, former Grand View... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Dream Daddy' comic revisits the world of the popular dating sim

Fans of Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator now have a whole new way to experience the Dream Daddy universe as Oni Press is publishing a series of comic books based on the sim. From developer Game Grumps, Dream Daddy has players assume the role of a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Big Indie Books of Fall 2018

We took a long, hard look at the season’s offerings from independent and university presses, and, after consulting with PW’s reviews editors and booksellers, came up with a list of 20 books that readers won’t want to miss. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Atlantic Taps Facebook Exec as Chief Business and Product Officer | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_134577" align="alignright" width="150"] Alex Hardiman[/caption] The Atlantic continued its ongoing expansion this week with the hire of Facebook’s head of news products, Alex Hardiman, as its new chief business and product officer. Starting this fall, Hardiman will be... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Baldwin’s Beautiful, Complex Vision of Black American Childhood

When Tejan Karefa-Smart asked his uncle, James Baldwin, “When are you going to write a book about me?” he may not have expected his Uncle Jimmy to follow through so quickly. Baldwin’s only children’s book, Little Man, Little Man, which was published in 1976, chronicles a day in the life of three... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sanchez, Espada, Teicher Snag American Poets Prizes

The Academy of American Poets has named poets Sonia Sanchez, Martín Espada, and PW staffer Craig Teicher among the nine winners of its 2018 American Poets Prizes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HBO is out of the adult entertainment business

HBO’s popular drama series “The Deuce” is set in Times Square in the 1970s before the New York neighborhood was purged of its X-rated movie houses and adult book stores. But the cleanup of the cable network’s own red light district is already complete. Earlier this summer, HBO quietly removed... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Checking on the Printing Business in Hong Kong & China

Export printers look beyond the escalating trade dispute between China and the U.S. and changes in paper pricing to diversify, grow, and prosper. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thames & Hudson launches Big Ideas series

Thames & Hudson is to launch a Big Ideas series on 6th September, with titles investigating capitalism, democracy, gender and space. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Great American Read' Vote Count Tops 2 Million

More than 2 million votes have been cast in the search to find America's Most Loved Novel, a fan competition organized as part of PBS' documentary series, 'The Great American Read.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The African American Book Expo Goes West

The African American Book Expo, which launched in Dallas in 2017, will be held in Los Angeles County this weekend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bull Moose Makes Big Moves In Books

Bull Moose, a Maine and New Hampshire–based retailer known for its music, movie, and video game selection, is steadily becoming one of the region’s largest retailers of books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC Posts Big Earnings Gain in Fiscal 2018

Capped by a blowout fourth quarter, HarperCollins reported that earnings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 rose 23% over fiscal 2017, to $244 million. The earnings jump came on a 7% revenue rise, to $1.76 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Argentine-Mexican Partnership Looks To Facilitate More Latin American Digital Publishing

Mexican ebook conversion and distribution provider Ink-It and Argentine e-commerce platform Publica.la have partnered to enable direct sales of digital content. The post Argentine-Mexican Partnership Looks To Facilitate More Latin American Digital Publishing appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Regnery Has Big Q2

Second quarter sales at Regnery rose 16.7% over 2017, but softness in Salem Media's self-publishing unit led to a 9% decline in total revenue at Salem's publishing division in the second period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Media blasts 'Scamazon' as e-retailer claimed to pay just £38m in business rates

Amazon pays only £38m a year in business rates in England and Wales, a Daily Mail investigation has found, while enjoying soaring turnover. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies look to subscription to anchor business in unpredictable market

A number of smaller publishers, many with dedicated followings and a strong sense of community, are asking readers to buy into pledge and subscription schemes that will bring them longer-term benefits. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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