Cape publisher Robertson takes £10k Goldsmiths Prize for 'convention-defying' noir narrative

Jonathan Cape publisher Robin Robertson has taken the £10,000 Goldsmiths Prize for his "convention-defying novel in verse" The Long Take (Pan Macmillan). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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How Publishers Make Native Ads Newsy

Native advertising was supposed to be marketers’ answer to banner blindness by creating ads that consumers would want to read and share. But by the time a native ad gets through all the necessary approvals and is shaped in a way that can sc ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: Go 'Ballistic' with Mortimer and Robertson

The futuristic thriller 'Ballistic' by Adam Egypt Mortimer and Darrick Robertson is nonstop craziness and violence. It's also destined to be a classic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers love the Whatsapp’s potential, but struggle with execution

Publishers are falling in love with WhatsApp, which is driving big traffic and engagement numbers. The challenge: retrofitting a platform meant for small-scale commutations into a platform that facilitates widespread dissemination has proven tedious. Still, WhatsApp is an attractive platform for... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why some UK publishers are investing in events spaces

It's one thing to run a few conferences, but another for a publisher to establish its own dedicated events space. Condé Nast U.K. has invested millions in a multipurpose venue which houses its fashion college and outside events. Hearst U.K. has public kitchens and product testing facilities for... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diagram Prize For Oddest Book Title: Shortlist Announced

The Diagram Prize for the Oddest Book Title of the Year announces the shortlist for 2015. Vote now to help choose the winner! The post Diagram Prize For Oddest Book Title: Shortlist Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers offer more exclusive retailer deals

Publishers are increasingly experimenting with retailer exclusives, special editions and digital-first releases in order to make books stand out and give them the best chance of becoming bestsellers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Will Amazon's Kindle Scout democratize publishing?

Amazon's Kindle Scout, one of the first crowdsourced publishing platforms, announced it will release its first set of 10 reader-selected titles next month. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tony Harrison wins David Cohen Prize

Poet and playwright Tony Harrison has been awarded the £40,000 David Cohen Prize for literature, honouring his career. The prize was presented last night (26th February) at a ceremony at the British Library. Harrison, now 77, said in his acceptance speech that the award was an "enormous... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers, filmmakers and gamers to pair at LBF

The London Book Fair (LBF) will seek to pair publishers with other media companies at a Creative Industries Day. On Thursday 16th April at Olympia, LBF will host the day, which aims to boost partnerships and generate collaboration between publishers and other companies such as games... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Who’s the Greatest Unreliable Narrator in Literature?

Jeremy M. Davies and Colin Winnette debate and settle it once and for all (maybe). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nether regions and pavements hot on Diagram Prize shortlist

Witches, camels, nether regions and pavements are just some of the subjects covered by the shortlisted books on this year's Diagram Prize for the Oddest Book Title of the Year. The seven-strong shortlist celebrates the most peculiar titles published in the year, with the winner chosen by a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld to publish first travel book from Bryson in 15 years

Bill Bryson’s first travel book in 15 years will be published by Transworld in autumn. The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island will be a new journey around Britain by the writer. The book was announced today (26th February) at the Penguin Random House sales conference. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph to publish Jojo Moyes sequel

Michael Joseph will publish a new book by Jojo Moyes this autumn, a sequel to her novel Me Before You. After You, which will be published in ebook and hardback on 24th September, will pick up the story of Lou and her family, and the Traynors. UK and Commonwealth rights were signed from Sheila... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US publisher Lerner acquires Egmont USA’s list

Minneapolis-based Lerner Publishing Group has acquired nearly 100 Egmont USA titles, following Egmont’s decision to close its US office. Lerner said it has published Egmont’s remaining US assets, including books by Ilsa J Bick, Patrick Jennings, Jon and Pamela Voelkel, Lex Thomas and Len... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 Ways Publishers Are Using Data Today

Everyone talks about data, but are they using it correctly? The post 4 Ways Publishers Are Using Data Today appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the “Web vs. Apps” Debate for Online Publishers, Apps Are on a Run

It’s what qualifies as an age-old debate in the digital media business: Web or native apps? The question isn’t really either/or — for most news outlets, the answer is “both” — but since the ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Medical Publisher Launches Lifestyle Magazine for Docs

Physicians' Life—an upscale lifestyle title for doctors—will be launching in May. The magazine is backed by Slack Inc., a publisher that's noted for its professional medical media, not consumer titles. The post Medical Publisher Launches Lifestyle Magazine for Docs appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why the future of digital publishing is like cable TV

The future of platforms like Facebook and Twitter is like cable providers, and publishers will be like networks, publishing content directly on platforms -- and relying on the platforms, to a large extent, for monetization. Jon Steinberg, CEO of North America of Daily Mail, sees Snpachat... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Puffin, Pan Mac and PRH win Marketing Society prizes

Campaigns promoting humorous safety tips for children, a book by astronaut Chris Hadfield and a guide to getting the style and attitude of Parisian women won big at the Book Marketing Society’s Best Campaign meeting for the Christmas season. The meeting was held at Simon & Schuster’s... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Campbell Newman memoir rejection not political, says publisher

University of Queensland Press denies author Gavin King’s allegation the book was rejected because Newman’s government axed the Premier’s Literary AwardsThe University of Queensland Press has rejected Campbell Newman’s proposed tell-all memoir.The book’s author, Gavin King, claimed UQP knocked... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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