Independent publishing house Lohvinau launches crowdfunding campaign after government imposed heavy fine on Minsk literary hub“We are trapped in an absurd and unjust situation which threatens not only the existence of Lohvinau Bookstore but which endangers the possibility to publish books freely in Belarus”.This is the plea from staff at Minsk’s celebrated Lohvinau publishing house and bookshop, who have set up a crowdfunding page to help pay a heavy government fine that threatens to put the store out of business. Related: Belarusian publisher on trial for selling books without state registration A chill on publishers, and a significant barrier to the flow of information and cultural exchangeBelsat journos call to support Lohvinau publishing house persecuted in #Belarus #savelohvinau http://t.co/u82XlicUQE pic.twitter.com/Ww180c9NS2 Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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Ebury is publishing two more books from Rowan Coleman, author of 2015 Richard and Judy selection The Memory Book (Ebury Press). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 2,000 bookshops are preparing to celebrate the UK’s inaugural Bookshop Day on Saturday 8th October with events and book clubs, according to The Booksellers Association. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A family-run independent bookshop in Stockton is celebrating its first birthday by expanding into new premises quadruple its original size. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors, traditionally published and self-published, need to adapt to stay viable, says Merilyn Simonds, former chief of The Writers' Union of Canada. The post A Leader in Canadian Writing Takes Stock of Self-Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The problem with the Kenyan society is that we read mostly for exams.' The country's publishers say they're troubled by children's lack of a reading habit. The post Kenya Publishers Association Cites Concern for Reading Culture appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French publishers are making a stand against ad blocking, again. After successful trials in March, 80 percent of the country’s top publishers are serving messages to ad-blocking users. Publishers are taking a tougher stance this time, with the likes of Le Monde blocking content to those who have... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2016-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Palazzo Editions is to publish Holy Cow!, an illustrated collection of the best of Charles Saatchi’s "hugely popular" columns for the London Evening Standard next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The owner of the oldest bookshop chain in Greece has told of her devastation at closing her last store after the financial crisis in the country hit the business “like an avalanche”. The 118-year-old Athens bookstore of Eleftheroudakis, run by Sofika Eleftheroudaki, will close on 30th September... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One area in which Canada may be leading the United States is the stability and even viability of its leading bookstore chain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian publishing remains robust, in large part due to the commitment and integrity of the country’s independent publishers, which offer titles from diverse voices on many subjects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book purchases are increasingly done on mobile platforms, and most people who read ebooks prefer to do so on tablets or smart phones. There's a big opportunity for publishers here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How a digital publishing company founded in 2012 has racked up a series of bestselling digital titles in the U.K. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The country’s innovative publishing industry celebrates its unique cultural identity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The little theater attached to the library in the town of Georgetown, Ontario, about a 45-minute drive west of downtown Toronto, is named for John Elliott, the father of Brenda Sisnett, president, CEO, and owner of the Georgetown Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian publishing is dominated by some familiar names: Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This September, Annick will mark its 40th anniversary by embarking on a partnership with Pearson Canada, which will put a selection of more than 125 Annick books in every classroom across Canada. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American publishers experienced a 2.7% decline in revenues in the first quarter of 2016 to $2.14bn (£1.65bn) compared to the same period in 2015, according to data released by the Association of American Publishers (AAP). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Children’s Group is publishing a new book in the Rainbow Magic series inspired by the Toys AndMe YouTube channel, presented by child YouTuber Tiana. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crystal Mahey-Morgan looks at whether publishing can learn anything from grime artists choosing to make their own way in the music industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jaffe & Neale is set to open a second bookshop in Stow-on-the Wold next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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