Creative Industries Federation calls for second Brexit referendum

The Creative Industries Federation is calling for political parties to support a second referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union, rather than crashing out without a deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2017: For Publishers, Business Is Booming, but Brexit Means Uncertainty

For a second year in a row, publishers arrived at the London Book Fair with the wind at their backs. Will Brexit change that? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights Watch: Canada’s Westwood Creative Artists at London Book Fair

Excited about a debut psychological thriller, Toronto-based Westwood Creative Artists is a London Book Fair's International Rights Center this week. The post Rights Watch: Canada’s Westwood Creative Artists at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Another Rodale Shakeup; Native Compliance Still a Challenge

Men's Health publisher Ronan Gardiner gets a big promotion, and more... The post Industry Notes: Another Rodale Shakeup; Native Compliance Still a Challenge appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sandstone to publish look at post-referendum Scotland

Sandstone Press is to publish The Passion of Harry Bingo: Further Dispatches from Unreported Scotland by Peter Ross. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Creative Access to continue as non-profit social enterprise

Creative Access is to operate as a not-for-profit social enterprise from this month as a result of having its funding withdrawn from the government. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Calling

Have books ever been more relevant? Has the industry ever faced such a complicated set of challenges? Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit negotiations: government urged to keep publishing trade barriers 'to absolute minimum'

A paper published today by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Publishing (APPG) is calling on government to keep barriers on trade "at an absolute minimum" for books during negotiations to leave the European Union - whatever trade-off is offered to impose them. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Stocks: February 2017 Performances

The Publishers Weekly Stock Index had a good February, rising 2.3% compared to 4.8% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Some of the biggest losers in January were among the biggest winners in February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Revenues Climb at UBM | HMP Acquires EMS World

Creative Loafing comes home, and more from around the publishing business. The post Industry Notes: Revenues Climb at UBM | HMP Acquires EMS World appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sara Baume | 'You don't really call yourself a writer until you have a book published'

Sara Baume’s second novel is a powerful meditation on art, loneliness and finding one’s place in the world. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit forces Microsoft to push up Surface Book price by £150

The UK's decision to leave the European Union continues to hit the pockets of consumers. The latest victim of Brexit is Microsoft's Surface Book, with every model in the range hit with a £150 price hike. While not a direct response to the Brexit vote itself, the resulting drop in the value of... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians Call Foul on FCC Internet Policy Actions

The American Library Association this week criticized the FCC (now under Trump appointee Ajit Pai’s leadership) for revoking a key program and retracting a number of the agency’s recent reports. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors Guild Calls for 'Vigilance In These Not Normal Times'

In a statement on the group's website, the Authors Guild has called the current political climate a time "when writers have a particularly important role to play" in the preservation of democracy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Stocks: January 2017 Performances

The Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose 6.5% in January, as the share prices at five companies rose, while prices fell at another five. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Andrew Michael Hurley novel called Devil’s Day

Costa prize-winning author Andrew Michael Hurley’s new novel Devil’s Day is publishing this October with John Murray. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riddell calls for probe into school library provision

Children’s laureate Chris Riddell has used the re-launch of the Libraries All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to call for a probe into school library provision in the country. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Condé Nast Eliminates Publishers, Adds Industry-Specific Sales

Three industry vets are out as the publishing house revamps revenue structures. The post Condé Nast Eliminates Publishers, Adds Industry-Specific Sales appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lit Agents Call for Submissions from Muslim Writers

Following President Trump's executive order suspending refugee admission to the U.S. and restricting immigration from seven Muslim countries, some agents have announced a collective open call for submissions by Muslim writers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Call for Diversity Among Children’s Booksellers at Winter Institute 12

Winter Institute – which this year drew 654 booksellers – is largely about helping booksellers sell more books, and several panels contained tips and best practices that can be implemented at children’s bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s Authors of the Day; Scribd’s New Magazines

Two Polish authors—one named for his cross-media work—are among London Book Fair's lineup of Authors of the Day in March. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s Authors of the Day; Scribd’s New Magazines appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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