Written By: Philip Jones and Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 23/06/2011 - 11:53 J K Rowling has confirmed that she will release paid-for ebook versions of her incredibly successful Harry Potter books from her new website Pottermore "in partnership with J K Rowlings publishers worldwide". The news was unveiled via YouTube and at a press conference held today (23rd June). Her UK publisher Bloomsbury will receive a share of the revenues, which put out a Stock Exchange announcement to make clear the revenue was already in its forecasts. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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As he ended his last trip abroad, President Obama wrote an essay for Lonely Planet reflecting on the importance of international cooperation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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In a consistent German book market, the Boersenverein reports rising ebook sales by volume, but lower prices are driving down revenue from digital products. The post In Germany: Report Finds Ebook Sales Rising, Revenue Down, in 2016 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Pottermore, the digital content company for J K Rowling's Harry Potter books, returned to growth in its last financial year as the firm’s decision to make its ebooks and audiobooks available via Amazon, Apple, Audible and others “really paid off”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Many Arab book fairs have been a free space for publishers to sell titles banned in shops, but Kuwait has seen raised levels of censorship – turning the book trade into a risky businessArab book fairs are like a giant travelling circus; no sooner does one end than publishers are boxing up books,... Continue reading at The Guardian
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A lesser-known nonprofit ad-industry watchdog says trade groups aren't working. The Online Trust Alliance, comprised of a wide array of members including Microsoft, Twitter, programmatic ad-tech company OpenX, digital publisher group Digital Content Next, security software firms and even the... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Society of Authors has welcomed the European Court's ruling on e-lending, which it argues removes “the final barrier” to applying Public Lending Right (PLR) to the remote lending of ebooks and audiobooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Last month, Apple unveiled new MacBook Pro laptops. While the machines were undoubtedly great, their prices were very high -- even for Apple. Despite the cost, they are apparently flying off virtual shelves, as shipping dates are now in late December. In other words, price be damned, people will... Continue reading at Betanews
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Little, Brown has acquired two books in a new thriller series from Oliver Harris at auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The Federation of European Publishers argues that a recent EU court decision in favor of ebook lending could negatively affect ebook sales in some countries. The post EU Court Decides in Favor of Ebook Lending; FEP Responds appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Europe has ruled (PDF) that ebooks can be lent out just like their physical counterparts. That is, as noticed by Ars Technica, one copy can be "checked out" by one person at a time. After the lending period expires, that user can no longer use the b... Continue reading at Engadget
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On Bainbridge Island, located in Puget Sound just a short ferry ride from Seattle, Alison Webb is gearing up for the holiday season at Eagle Harbor Book Co., where she is children's book buyer and gift buyer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Paul Hobby, whose family once owned the Houston Post, purchases magazine. The post Emmis Sells Texas Monthly for $25 Million appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
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Amazon’s keen on both fashion and retail — and whether those interests ever intersect could help shape the next leg of the digital retail revolution. The Seattle-based Amazon has already opened two bookstores (three more are on the way) and multiple pop-up mall kiosks. Now the endless aisle... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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South African bookselling chain Exclusive Books is mourning the sudden death of Lauren Watson, manager of its flagship Hyde Park store in Johannesburg. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Self-published writers and digital only publishers will continue to grow their share of the digital content market while traditional publishers over-price ebooks, according to early results of the FutureBook Census, launched ahead of this year’s FutureBook Conference, taking place on 2nd December. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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From 50 percent 'of all US Kindle author earnings,' Author Earnings now sees indie share dive below 40 percent, 'all the way back to early 2015 levels The post Author Earnings: Sharp Downturn in US Indie Ebook Share appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Amazon Inc and European Union regulators have started settlement discussions over the internet giant’s ebook deals with publishers, according to news reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Amazon-owned digital comics marketplace is launching a program to release original digital comics. The titles will be available exclusively via Comixology and the Kindle platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you have been looking for one more reason to become an Amazon Prime subscriber, the newly launched Prime Reading feature could just be the clincher. Prime Reading gives US subscribers access to a library of free Kindle ebooks, magazines, comics and other publications completely free of... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2016-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Small presses, libraries and independents are all under threat. No one wants to hear their child ask: ‘What’s a bookshop?’On Saturday it is Bookshop Day. My heart always sinks a little when I hear that a day has been set aside to celebrate something I love: it too often feels like being put on a... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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