Chicken House partners with Chinese-based Liaoning Publishing Group

Chicken House has signed an “exclusive deal” with one of China’s largest publishing houses, Liaoning Publishing Group, which will publish all the forthcoming prize-winners of the Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yale Publishing Course Aims to Expand Publishing’s International Scope, and Enhance Digital Monetization

Yale’s summer publishing course is entering its third year. The course offers publishing professionals an opportunity to learn industry strategies for expanding a brand’s scope and monetizing digital products. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2012-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing In Russia 2012: Publishers in a Changing Industry

Despite the economic gloom, the number of titles produced annually in Russia continues to grow. The country is now #3 in terms of book production (approximately 125,000 new titles per year), after the U.S. and China. It also saw more than 20 million ebook downloads and some one million reading... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Survey Finds 60% of Publishers Agree that Print Publishing’s Time is Limited

Almost two-thirds of industry leaders from the publishing industry foresee that newspapers and other print publishers will end up as digital-only enterprises by 2020, according to a survey conducted by MPP Global Solutions. Conducted during two web ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Self-Publishing: Should Publishers Be Worried?

Self-publishing an essay through Amazon is a reminder of the benefits of a traditional publishing house. Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2012-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Niche Publishing: Publishers Seek To Capitalize On e-Books

As traditional revenue channels for newspapers collapse, publishers are seeking new and innovative ways to make a profit without expending a lot of resources. Finding the appropriate niche is the key to survival, and newspapers that recognize this ar ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DBW: publishers 'should learn from self-publishers on pricing'

Publishers need to look to how self-published authors price their ebooks, improve the quality of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Scotland launches development scheme for publishers

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 09/06/2011 - 15:17 Publishing Scotland has launched its Company Development Project, calling for applications from small- and medium-sized publishing companies. The initiative, hosted by Publishing Scotland and partly funded by Creative... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Scotland chief exec urges publishers to look abroad

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 22/02/2011 - 09:00 Publishing Scotland chief executive Marion Sinclair has urged Scottish publishers to look abroad for opportunities, likening the current situation in digital publishing to "the Wild West". Speaking yesterday [21st... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher

Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in FrenchA biography by a British graphic novelist of Elon Musk is struggling to find an English-language publisher due to feared “legal consequences”.Elon Musk: Investigation into a New... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-23 16:00:01 UTC ]
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Mike Shatzkin, Colorful Publishing Industry Guru, Dies at 77

His blog, The Shatzkin Files, was an essential read for industry insiders. His observations about the changes digital publishing would bring were prophetic. Continue reading at The New York Times

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TikTok owner ByteDance to publish print books

8th Note Press, an imprint launched by ByteDance, will print novels in genres popular on BookTok including YA and contemporary fiction and ‘romantasy’ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, will begin publishing print books in February.The company already publishes ebooks through its imprint... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-22 17:16:47 UTC ]
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Indie Spotlight: A Roundup of World and Military History Titles from Self-Published Authors

In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature books on world and military history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Florida Moves to Dismiss Publisher Lawsuit Over Book Bans

Attorneys for the state of Florida have asked a federal judge to toss a closely watched lawsuit filed by six major publishers, the Authors Guild, students and parents, and several bestselling authors over HB 1069, a newly enacted state law that critics say is fueling a surge in unconstitutional... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Council, Adams reach $5B deal on City of Yes housing plan

The City Council advanced but weakened Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes housing plan in a last-minute deal ratified on Thursday in two committee votes. As part of the agreement, the administration committed to spending $5 billion on affordable housing programs and infrastructure improvements.Many... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2024-11-21 19:06:35 UTC ]
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Canada's Valsoft Acquires Edelweiss, Expanding Role in Publishing

Montreal-based software company Valsoft Corporation has acquired Above the Treeline, Inc., developer of Edelweiss, the digital workflow platform for booksellers and publishers. The move follows Valsoft's majority stake purchase in publishing software Klopotek in August 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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City of Yes housing plan up in the air as officials debate parking and funding

With less than a day left to reach a deal on Mayor Eric Adams’ legacy-making City of Yes housing plan, complex negotiations were continuing Wednesday afternoon ahead of a key vote on Thursday.After months of public review and combative rhetoric from supporters and detractors, the plan to loosen... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2024-11-20 21:13:58 UTC ]
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Microsoft Starts Publishing Imprint, 8080 Books

8080 Books plans to "publish original research, ideas and insights at the intersection of science, technology and business." Its inaugural title, 'No Prize for Pessimism' by Microsoft deputy chief technology officer Sam Schillace, was published on November 12. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Acquires Sterling Publishing from Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble acquired Sterling in 2003, and it was rebranded as Union Square & Co. in January 2022 at the direction of B&N CEO James Daunt. Emily Meehan will continue to head Union Square, which will become part of HBG's Grand Central Publishing Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Representation in Publishing Matters

Editors and agents of color discuss how they advocate for their authors, themselves, and one another. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Trump Threatens to Sue Penguin Random House

President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to sue Penguin Random House and the ‘New York Times’ for $10 billion over allegedly “false and defamatory statements,” according to a letter reviewed by the ‘Columbia Journalism Review.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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