Following EU directive that allows governments to waive duty on digital publications, calls grow for the UK to end ‘illogical and unfair’ levyThe UK government is being urged to axe the “illogical and unfair” 20% tax currently imposed on ebooks, while print books remain exempt, after European legislation cleared the way for this to happen.The new legislation, which came into force on Tuesday, allows member states to reduce or do away with VAT on digital publications such as ebooks, audiobooks, journals and newspaper subscriptions. France, Italy and Iceland have already declared they will lower their taxes on digital publications. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Biblical Archaeology Review' has spent four decades covering a contentious field, standing for authenticity amid controversial claims. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The memoir by a Dutch plane crash survivor, initially self-published, draws multiple houses; a Swedish spy series repped by the Salomonsson Agency lures pubs from Greece and beyond; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The book trade is facing more library cuts and an uncertain future in Europe and at the department for Business, Industry and Skills, industry figures say, as they digest the results of the general election, emerging overnight. The Conservatives have racked up 330 seats for an overall majority,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virgin Books, an imprint of Ebury at Penguin Random House UK, has acquired two colouring books from illustrator Johanna Basford. Madeline McIntosh, president of the Penguin Publishing Group, acquired world rights from Ed Victor of Ed Victor Ltd in a co-publishing deal with Jake Lingwood at... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Publishers Association released statistics about the UK book publishing industry that show a stable market and increased digital and export sales. The post Latest UK Book Publishing Statistics Show Stable Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie bookstore openings continue to outweigh closings with two new stores slated to open in the D.C. area, and another store in South Carolina prepping to open its doors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Italian Publishers Association has produced a song praising the 'lives of a book' for a reading promotion, with revenues going to the visually impaired. The post An Italian Ode to the Many Lives of One Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, Sally Mann's amazing memoir, original sin, and the latest from Anne Enright. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International ebook markets continue to develop at different rates, with growth in some continental digital marketplaces appearing to have stalled despite increasing activity from global tech companies and local players. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The publisher bought next two coloring books from Basford, the illustrator behind the bestsellers 'The Secret Garden' and 'Enchanted Forest,' which kickstarted a bonafide publishing phenomenon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s bitchy, fun and avoids the worst of the publishing industry’s most recent clichesWe are at what seems like a low point in the history of book titles. Good titles are hard to find, but they make all the difference. Take Timothy Caulfield’s new book Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nicole Witt of the Mertin Literary Agency reports on rights deals from the Buenos Aires Book Fair, where literary fiction is always a highlight. The post Dealmaking at the Buenos Aires Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan have signed a contract to continue their Richard & Judy Book Club, in association with W H Smith, until 2019. The celebrity couple help to select eight titles—mainly authored by new and emerging talent—three times a year: for Spring, Summer and Autumn Book... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many critics are praising the novel by writer Sabaa Tahir, which centers on people living in a Rome-like fantasy world. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vancouver-based BitLit has added a second Big Five publisher to its partners in ebook bundling, with a major round of titles from US/Canadian Macmillan. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury has bought world English rights to a book about racism in the UK by 25-year-old activist and freelance journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge. Commissioning editor Alexa von Hirschberg acquired Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race from Rupert Heath of Rupert Heath Literary... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zondervan, part of the HarperCollins Christian Publishing family, swept five of the eight highest honors Tuesday night. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The riots in Baltimore have made the publication of 'Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God' -- inspired by the death of Trayvon Martin -- unfortunately timely. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For our second review of a rather absurd Kindle ebook, our intrepid reviewer chose Tender Kiss of a Russian Werewolf. The post We Review a Self-Published E-Book About a Russian Werewolf appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2015-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the UAE, the new Sharjah Book Authority will offer printing services to regional publishers, as well as offer distribution, research and events. The post Sharjah Book Authority to Offer Regional Printing, Distribution appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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