Surge in popularity of genre attributed to ‘anti-stress’ benefits and nostalgiaThe bestselling title on Amazon in the US right now is not Harper Lee’s hugely anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman, or George RR Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, or even Zoella’s much-mocked but much-bought young adult hit, Girl Online. Instead, Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford is topping the charts, with her colouring books for adults taking top spots on Amazon.com’s bestseller lists.Basford’s intricately drawn pictures of flora and fauna in Secret Garden have sold 1.4m copies worldwide to date, with the newly released follow-up Enchanted Forest selling just under 226,000 copies already. They have drawn fans from Zooey Deschanel, who shared a link about the book with her Facebook followers, to the South Korean pop star Kim Ki-Bum, who posted an image on Instagram for his 1.6 million followers. So many people have said to me that they used to do secret colouring in when their kids were in bed. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2015-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Biblical Archaeology Review' has spent four decades covering a contentious field, standing for authenticity amid controversial claims. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virgin Books, an imprint of Ebury at Penguin Random House UK, has acquired two colouring books from illustrator Johanna Basford. Madeline McIntosh, president of the Penguin Publishing Group, acquired world rights from Ed Victor of Ed Victor Ltd in a co-publishing deal with Jake Lingwood at... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The book trade is facing more library cuts and an uncertain future in Europe and at the department for Business, Industry and Skills, industry figures say, as they digest the results of the general election, emerging overnight. The Conservatives have racked up 330 seats for an overall majority,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Italian Publishers Association has produced a song praising the 'lives of a book' for a reading promotion, with revenues going to the visually impaired. The post An Italian Ode to the Many Lives of One Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, Sally Mann's amazing memoir, original sin, and the latest from Anne Enright. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child and Paula Hawkins have given Transworld two chart-toppers in this week's bestseller lists. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing may have scaled back its plans to have a major New York City trade publishing presence since the departure of Larry Kirshbaum in early 2014, but the company still continues to expand its overall operation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Publishers Association released statistics about the UK book publishing industry that show a stable market and increased digital and export sales. The post Latest UK Book Publishing Statistics Show Stable Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International ebook markets continue to develop at different rates, with growth in some continental digital marketplaces appearing to have stalled despite increasing activity from global tech companies and local players. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Book Foundation has awarded $10,000 to Reach Incorporated for its annual Innovations in Reading Prize. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nicole Witt of the Mertin Literary Agency reports on rights deals from the Buenos Aires Book Fair, where literary fiction is always a highlight. The post Dealmaking at the Buenos Aires Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s bitchy, fun and avoids the worst of the publishing industry’s most recent clichesWe are at what seems like a low point in the history of book titles. Good titles are hard to find, but they make all the difference. Take Timothy Caulfield’s new book Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many critics are praising the novel by writer Sabaa Tahir, which centers on people living in a Rome-like fantasy world. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan have signed a contract to continue their Richard & Judy Book Club, in association with W H Smith, until 2019. The celebrity couple help to select eight titles—mainly authored by new and emerging talent—three times a year: for Spring, Summer and Autumn Book... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has changed the threshold for free delivery on all items except books. The online retailer had placed a £10 threshold to quality for its free Super Saver Delivery service. While the £10 minimum remains on books, on all other products customers need to spend £20 or more to qualify for... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zondervan, part of the HarperCollins Christian Publishing family, swept five of the eight highest honors Tuesday night. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After getting information about special programs and Amazon’s integration with Purdue’s learning management system and adoptions, the National Association of College Stores is satisfied. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus's account of their abduction by Ariel Castro, came in at #4 on Apple's iBooks bestseller list for the week ended May 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing has acquired three books by Leigh Russell, who has previously been published by independent No Exit Press. Russell’s Journey to Death and two further titles will be published by Thomas & Mercer, Amazon Publishing’s crime imprint. Senior editor Emilie Marneur bought world... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury has bought world English rights to a book about racism in the UK by 25-year-old activist and freelance journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge. Commissioning editor Alexa von Hirschberg acquired Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race from Rupert Heath of Rupert Heath Literary... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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