Diversification Drives Gains at Abrams

A new round of expansion—including the launch last fall of a text-driven imprint—is keeping the publisher vibrant. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Print, Audio Drive Gains at S&S in Q3

Simon & Schuster saw sales of print books post gains while sales of downloadable audio rose about 25% in the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. E-book sales fell again. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult Nonfiction Drives Unit Gains

The string of weekly sales gains this fall continued in the week ended Oct. 22, 2017. At outlets that report to NPD BookScan, unit sales of print books were 4% higher than in the comparable week in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Books Drive 5% Gain in Sales in Early October

New books from Dan Brown and Rupi Kaur and a new edition of a Harry Potter title all contributed to print-unit sales that were 5% higher in the week ended Oct. 8, 2017, than in the comparable week in 2016, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Favorites Drive 7% Gain in Units

At outlets that report to NPD BookScan, unit sales of print books were 7% higher in the week ended June 25, 2017, than in the similar week in 2016, with three of the four major categories posting solid gains. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Solid Gains in the Juvenile Categories Help Drive Units Up

Partly due to a strong performance in the juvenile nonfiction category, unit sales of print books at outlets that report to NPD BookScan were 4% higher in the week ended June 4, 2017, than in the comparable week in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Cursed Child' Drives Big Gains in Scholastic's Trade Group

Sales of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' helped add almost $70 million to Scholastic’s trade division in the quarter ended August 31, and drove a 104% jump in revenue in the company’s children’s book publishing and distribution group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Coloring Books Drive Big Adult Trade Sales Gain

The adult coloring book boom helped push trade sales up 9.5% in November compared to the same period in 2014. Sales for trade paperbacks, the format of choice for coloring books, were up 31%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Print Drives October Sales Gains

Led by strong gains in print formats, sales of adult trade books rose 10.9% in October over October 2013, while sales of children/young adult sales increased 16.5%, according to figures released in AAP’s monthly StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Best USB flash drive deals for Prime Day 2024: Save big on small thumb drives

We love a good sale, so we’re stoked to see some great USB flash drive deals on Prime Day 2024. Look no further for the best thumb drive discounts from all the big names in flash memory! I’ve even curated these drives by capacity levels, so you can get exactly the right model for your... Continue reading at PC World

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Abrams ComicArts to Become New Division of Abrams

Previously an imprint of Abrams, Abrams ComicArts will become its own division alongside the company's adult and children's book groups. It will publish its inaugural list as a new division in fall 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Abrams unveils new non-fiction imprint Abrams Press

Illustrated book publisher Abrams is to launch a new text-driven imprint with a focus on narrative non-fiction called Abrams Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Sales Saw Solid Six-Month Gains, Per AAP

According to AAP's StatShot program, industry sales were up 5.6% in the first half of 2024. Sales of adult titles rose 6.7%, but sales in the children's and young adult segment fell 2.7%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Cloud Services Drive Amazon in Second Quarter

Results at Amazon Web Services helped to increase second quarter sales and profits 10% and 90%, respectively, at the company, while sales in its online sales division rose only 5%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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TikTok Drives Growth at U.K. Online Retailer Books2Door

U.K. online book retailer Books2Door reported that sales of £2.7 million in the first six months of 2024, a 38% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The company credits TikTok for giving it a significant boost. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Abrams Marketing Reorg Puts More Emphasis on Data

Abrams VP of marketing Kim Lauber oversaw the restructuring of the publisher's marketing group, which now includes two units designed to make Abrams marketing more agile, proactive, and data driven. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors drive boom in US marketing demand as they seek help to plug books

Writers say investments in book promotion to augment publishers’ in-house staff are key to successKatherine Reay has written a dozen novels. When The Berlin Letters, her most recent, hit the shelves earlier this year, she embarked upon a 30-stop promotional book tour.“I love the personal... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Barnes & Noble Education Cuts Loss on Small Sales Gain

Barnes & Noble Education has released preliminary financial results that showed company revenue rising 1.5% in the fiscal year ended April 27, 2024, and net loss falling to $63 million, from $90 million a year ago. Total sales were $1.57 billion. B&NE expects to receive final approval... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Abrams Buys Taunton Books

Following its acquisition of Taunton Press in December, the enthusiast magazine publisher Active Interest Media has sold the Taunton Books imprint to Abrams. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Abrams to Launch Manga Imprint, Kana

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TikTokers help drive Sarah J Maas ‘romantasy’ boom for Bloomsbury

Publisher tells investors profits will exceed expectations, attributing this to release of House of Flame and Shadow The publisher Bloomsbury has lifted its annual profit forecasts after the latest novel from the fantasy author Sarah J Maas topped bestseller lists across the world, aided by fans... Continue reading at The Guardian

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