Children’s Books Salon Participants’ Insights Into Markets in Canada, Finland, Germany, Spain

Several international participants in next week's Children's Books Salon–produced by Frankfurter Buchmesse New York and Publishing Perspectives–speak to us about the children's book sector in their respective markets today. The post Children’s Books Salon Participants’ Insights Into Markets in Canada, Finland, Germany, Spain appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Remodelling World Book Night

The Reading Agency's chief executive Sue Wilkinson on how the organisation is revamping World Book Night.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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European Book Publishing 2015 Statistics: 22 Million Titles in Stock

Citing a market value estimated at €36 billion to €38 billion, the European book publishing statistics report from FEP counts 575,000 titles published. The post European Book Publishing 2015 Statistics: 22 Million Titles in Stock appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johnson, Bragg and Hodge win inaugural Parliamentary Book Awards

Politicians Alan Johnson, Margaret Hodge, Melvyn Bragg and John Bew have been announced as the winners of the inaugural Parliamentary Book Awards, as voted for by MPs and members of the House of Lords. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Cursed Child' Top Selling Book at Amazon in 2016

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts 1 and 2' was Amazon's best-selling book of 2016 and was also the year's "most wished for" and "most gifted" book at the e-tailer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Digital Single Market may have 'disastrous' cultural consequences

The "cultural consequences of the Digital Single Market in Europe would be disastrous", according to Chris Auty [pictured], head of the producing department of the National Film & Television School. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publisher removes 'adult humour' book from sale after outcry

US publisher Abrams is discontinuing the publication of Bad Little Children's Books in both the UK and America at the author's request after the book came under heavy fire on social media. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2016 Election Gives Boost to Book Originally Released in 2004

A political manifesto written by Rebecca Solnit in 2004 has received a boost after the election, with publisher Haymarket Books giving away 30,500 ebooks and selling out of print copies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rentzenbrink, Marotta and McVeigh titles part of 'more targeted' World Book Night 2017

The Reading Agency has announced a new "targeted approach" for World Book Night 2017 with giveaway titles including authors such as The Bookseller's contributing editor Cathy Rentzenbrink, Polari Prize-winner Paul McVeigh and colouring-in bestseller Millie Marotta. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What marketers can learn from Facebook Live’s top brand videos

Brands had barely adjusted to the idea that they increasingly need to be publishers in this day and age. Now they're being expected to become broadcasters on platforms like Facebook Live, too. Live video is demanding and requires meticulous preparation and the ability to adapt if things go wrong... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian Olaf Falafel signs with HarperCollins Children's

HarperCollins Children’s Books has signed a picture book deal with comedian Olaf Falafel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Spotlights Business Books with #ReadtoLead

Facebook has launched #ReadtoLead, a social media campaign running from December 5 to December 9 that aims to spotlight books with a focus on leadership and business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Attendance at Guadalajara Book Fair Up 3%

Total attendance at the recently concluded Guadalajara International Book Fair was about 813,000, a 3% increase over 2015. The number of publishers in attendance rose to 2,042, up from 1,983 last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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More than 1.8 million teens are reading books by text messages thanks to this startup

OK, it's not exactly Dickens. But how about a great story delivered to you by text message? Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tripathi, Ghosh Top India’s Raymond Crossword Book Awards

India's Raymond Crossword Book Awards recognize 'exclusively Indian' writers across 10 categories—winners are chosen by a jury and by popular vote. The post Tripathi, Ghosh Top India’s Raymond Crossword Book Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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FutureBook: Bonnier's BookBeat to grow in UK and Germany

There is "no doubt" that people and companies are willing to pay for value-added smart products and services Bonnier AB's chief digital officer Anki Ahrnell has told delegates at The Bookseller's Futurebook Conference, adding "we just have to go do it". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audio market has not reached 'full potential'

Book industry players need to work closer together to ensure the audiobook market reaches its full potential, Laurence Howell, senior director at Audible UK, told the FutureBook Conference today. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Beano tops annual market despite huge Pokémon boost

The Beano Annual 2017 (D C Thomson) is on track to be the biggest selling children’s annual this Christmas, with sales of 13,401 units (£52,549 in value terms) to date, according to Nielsen BookScan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Diversity is Key at Guadalajara Book Fair

The guest of honor at this year's Guadalajara International Book Fair was Latin America, and 20 Spanish-speaking countries from the region participated. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Forbes Launches a Book Imprint

ForbesBooks is the latest brand extension in the quest for ancillary revenue. The post Forbes Launches a Book Imprint appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Transworld debut The Couple Next Door named W H Smith's Book of the Year

Debut thriller The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena (Transworld) has been named as W H Smith's Book of the Year for 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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