Children’s Books in China 2018: Xinjiang Juvenile Publishing House

XJPH’s books featuring Afanti (a Uighur protagonist) and the Mongolian epic Jangar are vivid reminders of what is possible from a publisher located in the vast Chinese interior, which borders eight countries and harbors 47 ethnic groups. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Gallic Books to operate under 'Belgravia' banner

Gallic Books will now operate under the umbrella company name Belgravia.  The publisher of translated French fiction and non-fiction will operate under the new name along with its new imprint Aardvark Bureau, run by Scott Pack, and the company’s independent bookshop Belgravia Books. All parts... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tampa Bay Times Publishing Company Not Out of the Woods Regarding Finances

Last fall, things looked as bleak as they ever have when it became publicly known that the Tampa Bay Times, like so many newspapers around the country, was struggling financially.   “If you are uncertain about your standing with the Ti ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors call on the US to investigate Amazon's book business

Just because Apple is on the hook for allegedly anti-competitive book sales doesn't mean that Amazon is above reproach. As promised, groups representing both authors and booksellers are calling on the US Department of Justice to investigate Amazon fo... Continue reading at Engadget

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The Andersons Agree to Buy Books-A-Million

The board of directors of the retail chain has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by the Anderson family for $3.25 per share. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“The Markets will be the UN for Publishing,” A Chat with Holger Volland

Last week, Publishing Perspectives hosted a Twitter chat with Holger Volland on the Frankfurt Book Fair's new event, The Markets: Global Publishing Summit The post “The Markets will be the UN for Publishing,” A Chat with Holger Volland appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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San Diego Comic-Con: Children's, YA Take Center Stage

Scholastic celebrated 10 years of its Graphix kids' comics imprint, bestselling author Raina Telgemeier announced a new book, and Rep. John Lewis led a reenactment of his 1965 march in Selma, Ala. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Was 'tatvertising' the nadir of book marketing campaigns?

Plans to hype David Lagercrantz’s Girl With the Dragon Tattoo sequel by tattooing a volunteer reader, now mercifully cancelled, took branding a little too literallyWith Go Set a Watchman finally out, it’s time to move on to thinking about the summer’s next most-anticipated/hyped novel, which has... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Times Defends Excluding Ted Cruz Book From Best-Seller List: 'We Are Confident'

The New York Times on Monday defended its decision to exclude Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's book "A Time for Truth" from its bestseller list after discovering "strategic bulk purchases," though it did not offer any further details behind the decision."The Times's best-seller lists... Continue reading at Advertising Age

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New Publisher Canelo Offers UK Authors Strong Incentives

Industry vet Michael Bhaskar's digital publisher Canelo launches this week with two titles and is offering 50-60% royalties, giving UK authors new options. The post New Publisher Canelo Offers UK Authors Strong Incentives appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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New Books From Telgemeier and Whedon Top Comic-Con Announcements.

The San Diego Comic-Con once again hosted 130,000 avid pop culture fans, and amid the excitement a great deal of publishing news was announced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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For the Publishing Industry in 2020, Print Will Still Dominate Revenues

Ovum’s new Digital Consumer Publishing Forecast is published tomorrow.  It takes a five year view at how this sector will change. Ahead of publication, Ovum analyst Charlotte Miller gives TheMediaBriefing an exclusive look at some of t ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

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Self-Published Survival Guide to Bullying Goes Big

Aija Mayrock, a 19-year-old author, found surprising success when her self-published 'The Survival Guide to Bullying' was picked up by Scholastic. The post Self-Published Survival Guide to Bullying Goes Big appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Harper Lee's new book: Atticus Finch as a racist?

'Go Set a Watchman': "The question of Atticus's racism is one of the most important and critical elements in this novel..." wrote HarperCollins, the new book's publisher.  Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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My Job In 5: Emma O’Donovan, Head of marketing Flying Eye Books

Describe your role. Creating and managing marketing campaigns for new releases and ensuring that as many people as possible hear about and are completely enthused by the fantastic books Flying Eye are producing, through press reviews, events, advertising and online channels. What do you like... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virago to publish Aiken’s Armitage stories

Virago Modern Classics will this August publish a collection of the Armitage Family stories by Joan Aiken. The Complete Armitage Family Stories will be the first collection of the stories ever printed, and will be published in paperback on the 8th August (£8.99). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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First Chapter of Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman' Published, To Mixed Reaction

In the excerpt, an older Scout returns home from New York, and readers learn surprising news about her brother. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Narrator Starts Audio Publishing Venture

An accomplished audiobook narrator, Amy Rubinate has always been comfortable in front of the microphone. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 13, 2015

This week: one of the best novels of the year, and Ta-Nehisi Coates's unforgettable new book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Facebook Instant Articles Just Don’t Add Up for Publishers

Here are some key numbers for content licensors in digital media: Netflix will pay approximately $3 billion in licensing and production fees this year to the television and film industry; Hulu is paying $192 million to license South Park; Spotify pay ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

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Book Deals: Week of July 13, 2015

Jonathan Baumbach, father of Noah, sells short story collection to Dzanc; Hachette gets Sen. Barbara Boxer’s memoir; a book on bioelectronics goes to Norton; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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