Events at the book fairs in Jerusalem, Leipzig, Bologna and Frankfurt are honoring the Jubilee year of German-Israeli diplomatic and literary relations. The post Celebrating German-Israeli Relations Through Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
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More than 2,000 readers and writers attended the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing in Grand Rapids, Mich. to celebrate religious expression in literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiction dominated ebook sales on Smashwords while romance sales dominated fiction; $2.99-$3.99 were the sweetspots for pricing, and social media, offering series and free samples were identified as key to building ebook sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The US Authors Guild’s appeal against the earlier ruling that allows the tech giant to scan millions of books under ‘fair use’ has been rejected by the Supreme CourtA long-running face-off between the US Authors Guild and Google over the search engine’s scanning of millions of books was brought... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Ontario, Canada-based book wholesaler is completing a $3 million project to add a large-scale mechanical sorter, robotics, and supporting technologies that will give it significantly faster sorting capabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Los Angeles Convention Center has booked 30 major conventions for 2016, a 30% increase over last year and a new record for big multi-day gatherings at the city facility. The conventions this year include a celebration of comic books and movies, a gathering of experts on allergies and a... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The decision ends one of the publishing industry's defining legal dramas of the digital age. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a group of authors who claim Google breached copyright laws by scanning books. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to Google Inc.'s online book library from authors who said the project makes it harder for them to market their work. The justices let stand lower court rulings in favor of Mountain View, Calif.-based Google and rejected the authors' claim that... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Having weathered every challenge possible since its 1851 founding, Books Inc. demonstrates its commitment to bookselling, even in difficult circumstances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Major fairs in Bologna and London made for a busy 10 days for publishers worldwide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irish startup Writing for Tiny allows users to create personalized books with characters of all sizes and colors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A letter signed by writers including Pulitzer winners Junot Diaz, Alice Walker, and Richard Ford calls PEN's acceptance of Israeli support "deeply regrettable." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: Mark Twain's round-the-world comedy tour, plus a devilish Highsmithian thriller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A posthumous memoir from the legendary publisher recalls his battle to publish 'Tropic of Cancer.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Putnam preempts a debut novel about two Korean sisters separated by war, Tamara Ireland-Stone sells her fourth YA book to Disney-Hyperion, and Italian food importer Rolando Beramendi signs up with SMP. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On October 18, 2016, The Markets: Global Publishing Summit will showcase seven publishing regions you can’t afford to ignore. Here we offer brief glimpses into each of these markets. The post Snapshots of Seven Vibrant Publishing Markets: Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto imprints make up over half of the 14-strong shortlist [see below] for this year’s English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, with its Frances Lincoln’s Children’s Books imprint having six books listed while Wide Eyed Editions has two. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thriller series Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know sets publishing showcase buzzing, but there’s cash left for a novel from Bake Off’s Nadiya Hussain, a Little Prince sequel and a pride of literary lionsWest London has been filled in the past week with publishers offering first hints about new books... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Telling Publishing Perspectives about her 'good, great partnership' with London's Quarto, Sharjah's Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi announces that Kalimat Quarto will begin distribution in early 2017. The post At London Book Fair Thursday: Kalimat & Quarto Announce Joint Imprint appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Foreign rights buyers are turning their attention to the language of Borges and Bolaño — At last! say agents and publishers. The post Rights Rising in the Spanish Language: ‘A Universe in Itself’ at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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