Beacon Adds Editors, Grows List

The Boston-based press is positioning itself for growth with two new senior editors, one in New York City and one in Chicago, who will help it increase its list from 35 to 45 titles a year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo Glo HD Upgrade Adds High-Res Screen

Kobo upgrades its self-lit e-reader with a new screen and concierge support after taking on customers from failing ebook retailers Sony and BlinkBox. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ed McCann appointed as managing editor of Ireland's INM group

He replaces Michael Denieffe, who is retiring after 45 years with the companyEd McCann has been appointed as managing editor of the Irish-based newspaper publisher, Independent News and Media (INM). He replaces Michael Denieffe, who is retiring after 45 years with the company.McCann was deputy... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colouring books for adults top Amazon bestseller list

Surge in popularity of genre attributed to ‘anti-stress’ benefits and nostalgiaThe bestselling title on Amazon in the US right now is not Harper Lee’s hugely anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman, or George RR Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, or even Zoella’s much-mocked but... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Poehler's 'Yes Please' continues to thrive on bestseller lists (+video)

'Yes' was released almost six months ago but it's still holding steady on multiple bestseller lists. Poehler starred on the NBC sitcom 'Parks and Recreation' as well as 'Saturday Night Live' and films such as 'Anchorman 2' and 'The Secret World of Arrietty.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Editor at Heart: Digital Spotlight 2015

For all of the innovative new digital products aimed at consumers, digital has continued to revolutionize the behind-the-scenes work of publishers. But editorial staff will tell you that they could use a little more help. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stone Bridge Press Adds Books On China, Sex Imprint

Since being reacquired by its founder in 2010, Stone Bridge Press, an independent publisher specializing in books on Japan, has expanded its list to include books on China and has launched ThreeL Media, an imprint focused on books that examine a range of sexualities and lifestyles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Poehler's 'Yes Please' continues to thrive on bestseller lists

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BuzzFeed Launches Emerging Writers Fellowship: An Interview with Literary Editor Saeed Jones

BuzzFeed is going literary. The ever-growing media company launched BuzzFeed Books in December of 2013, and this year it is launching several projects under new Literary Editor Saeed Jones. First up is the BuzzFeed Emerging Writers Fellowship pr ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestseller List: ‘Steve Jobs’ Lands at #2

'Becoming Steve Jobs,' Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli’s biography of the late Apple CEO, rose from the #8 spot to the #2 spot on Apple’s bestseller list for the week ended March 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker International Prize 2015 Finalist’s List Announced

Authors representing 10 countries — 6 countries for the first time — are included on the shortlist for the Man Booker International Prize. The post Man Booker International Prize 2015 Finalist’s List Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Twitter partners with Foursquare to add precise locations to tweets

Twitter is about to catch up to Facebook circa 2011. The self-styled information network recently announced it will partner with Foursquare to let you tag your tweets with specific locations. Until now, including your location in a tweet only added the general area you were in, such as a city or... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Florida Antiquarian Book Fair Adds Literary Festival

The Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, set this year for March 13-15 at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, is already the oldest and largest event of its kind in the southeastern United States. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for…French Editor Caroline Ast

We spoke with the deputy editorial director at Paris-based Belfond about the importance of independent booksellers in her country, and the Irish debut novel she's publishing thanks a plug from to Colum McCann. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet the Editor: Monique Patterson

With her recent promotion to editorial director of romance added to her existing role as executive editor at St. Martin’s Press, Monique Patterson will help oversee the house’s romance program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstores Try Beacons

Positioning-based in-store marketing is something more commonly found in Walmart and Apple stores than in bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Futers to edit Penguin Poetry list

Penguin Press is reviving a Penguin Poetry list, headed up by a full time poetry editor. Donald Futers, who joined Penguin in 2012, will become editor of the list, with Claudia Rankine's Citizen: An American Lyric becoming his first acquisition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Maria Campbell Adds Clients in the U.K.

Scouting agency Maria B. Campbell Associates is expanding its London office, adding three new clients, all houses within the Netherlands-based VBK Group: Atlas Contact, Kosmos Personal Growth and Ten Have. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dahl’s Charlie tops Sainsbury's list of books kids 'should read'

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin) is the book parents most think their children should read before the age of 16, according to a survey from supermarket Sainsbury's. Sainsbury’s asked 2,000 parents which 50 books children should read by the time they are 16 to celebrate... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hawaii billionaire Pierre Omidyar's ranking slips on Forbes list, Larry Ellison still No. 5

Pierre Omidyar, the eBay founder who lives in Honolulu, saw his ranking on Forbes magazine's list of the world's richest people slip this year, while Larry Ellison, the billionaire executive chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle Corp. who owns the island of Lanai in Hawaii, held on to... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Jerusalem, A “Retreat” for Editors, Agents and Scouts

For the 30th Jerusalem Book Fair Fellowship Program, 35 alumni — editors, agents and scouts — joined 39 new fellows for a week of professional networking. The post In Jerusalem, A “Retreat” for Editors, Agents and Scouts appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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