Digital Bestseller Lists: Kay tops weekly e-book ranking as Amazon list joins line-up

As the old saying goes, new year, new e-book charts—the Bookstat E-Book Top 10 is joining the Publisher E-Book Ranking in The Bookseller’s regular e-book chart section. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Apple’s Cue Felt Pressure to Finish E-Book Deals for Jobs

Apple Inc. (AAPL) executive Eddy Cue told a judge he felt extra pressure to reach deals with ebook publishers in time for the introduction of the iPad in 2010 because of company cofounder Steve Jobs&rsquo;s precarious health. &ldquo;Steve ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profit surge at Book Depository

The Amazon-owned Book Depository made a pre-tax profit of more than £15m in 2012 after... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'1984' book sales surge on NSA spy scandal

'1984' book sales are rising after the Edward Snowden revelations about NSA spying. The topic of 'Big Brother' watching has spurred the sales of George Orwell's "1984" and Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World." Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Superman comic book fetches $175,000 at auction

A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 – which includes the first appearance of Superman – sold for $175,000 after being hidden for more than 70 years. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Tokens reveals rewards programme

National Book Tokens is launching a rewards programme for customers and a direct marketing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Survey Shows Amazon Leads Japan in Ebook Sales, Apple Already Second

A new survey in Japan shows that Amazon's Kindle is leading the market for ebook sales, with Apple (launched in March) second, followed by Kinokuniya's Kinoppy, Sony's Reader Store and Kobo. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pussy Riot book to Granta

Granta Books has signed a non-fiction account of Russian band and political protest group Pussy... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple's E-Book Market Share Is Bigger Than You Think

The head of Apple's iBookstore says Apple has captured 20 percent of the U.S. ebook market. Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Steve Jobs Message a Smoking Gun in Apple E-Book Case?

Apple may not have been quite as indifferent to publishers' deals with Amazon as it professes to be. Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's bringing its Kindle Fire HD 7, 8.9 to India on June 27th

Having recently rebranded its operations in India under the Amazon name, the retailer announced today that it's launching the Kindle Fire HD 7 and 8.9 there later this month. Due on June 27th, the two tablets will ship for 15,999 ($275) and 21,999 ($380) rupees with access to a reported 1.9... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tegge Joins Legato

Jeff Tegge, former v-p of sales at IPG, has joined Legato Publishers Group, the recently established distribution unit of Perseus's PGW that Mark Suchomel is overseeing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The best non fiction kids' books

While a high-calibre jury of writers and critics ponders the nominees for this year's Children's Book Awards, we have asked the true experts. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Wondrously Simple, Tactile Comic Book For The Blind

Philipp Meyer re-envisions the comic book in a Braille-like format. His simple story uses basic shapes but packs an emotional punch. Comics, by nature, depend on visual storytelling. Philipp Meyer, an industrial design student at Potsdam’s University of Applied Sciences, wanted to introduce... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ringo Starr will adapt 'Octopus's Garden' as a children's book

Starr's book will be illustrated by children's books illustrator and author Ben Cort. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sony to release Harry Potter Book of Potions for Wonderbook

Sony is expanding the range of augmented reality titles available for the PlayStation 3 with the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Video: Hearst Digital Media’s Whitmore and Welker on the Group’s Next Steps

The Hearst Magazines Digital Media division oversees more than 28 websites and 14 mobile sites, and is formulating strategies to increase advertiser ROI in the digital space while also enhancing the user experience and level of engagement across all of its brands. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Icon title wins Sports Book Award

Independent publisher Icon Books has won the Times Sports Book of the Year Award with Steven Reid... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster to publish Starr's picture book

Simon & Schuster Children's in both the UK and US will be publishing a picture book... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Russian Government Targets $100m at Book Industry in Crisis

With 20% of Russia's bookstores having closed and book sales in free fall, the government is investing $100m to promote reading and change in the industry. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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