BEA debates 'power shift' to authors and readers

The theme of the International Digital Publishing Forum conference on day one at Book Expo in New York was “Putting Readers First,” but whether power has shifted from publishers and retailers to readers - asserted in a keynote by Canelo Publishing’s Michael Bhaskar - was quickly challenged by Bloomsbury c.e.o. Richard Charkin, who says it “has transferred to authors.” For Charkin, the author is “our fundamental customer, and the next few years will be all about looking after the author. We’ve got a long way to go.” Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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