E-book price-fixing trial: Will the judge come down on the side of Apple?

Judge Denise Cote seemed inclined to rule for the Department of Justice at the beginning of the trial, but her remarks as the case closed seemed to indicate a shift towards Apple's side. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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Book Deals: Week of September 10, 2018

Rachel Hollis sells a follow-up to Girl, Wash Your Face to Nelson, Algonquin nabs an Aussie writer’s debut novel, Penguin buys a book about a N.Y. Knicks fan by sportswriter Harvey Araton, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation’s ‘NBF Presents’ Inaugural Season Goes to 10 States

In its first season, the National Book Foundation is partnering with five book festivals, two colleges, and three libraries to send authors to readers across the country. The post National Book Foundation’s ‘NBF Presents’ Inaugural Season Goes to 10 States appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, September 2, 2018

The bestselling iBooks in biographies and memoirs, fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, and more for the week ended September 2, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book drop around the UK marks 'La Belle Sauvage' paperback publication

Dame Kelly Holmes has joined The Book Fairies in dropping 200 copies of Philip Pullman’s La Belle Sauvage in public places all around the UK, to mark the publication of its paperback edition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2018 Beijing International Book Fair in Photos

See photos from the 25th Beijing International Book Fair, which ran from August 22 to 26, shining the light on China's booming—and massive—children's book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lupus Films' Camilla Deakin to explore book to screen trends at Children's Conference

Lupus Films joint m.d. Camilla Deakin has revealed an increased appetite for hand-drawn animations of children's books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Promotions for Parkin, Harris and Horobin at Bonnier Books UK

Bonnier Books UK has made three new executive promotions, including that of Kate Parkin, who been promoted to managing director of Adult Trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster’s Woodward Book on Trump Racks Up Rights Sales Ahead of Its Release

Days before it goes on sale, Bob Woodward's new book from Simon & Schuster tops retail listings, buoyed by an op-ed from inside an embattled Trump White House, and making robust foreign rights sales. The post Simon & Schuster’s Woodward Book on Trump Racks Up Rights Sales Ahead of Its... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump's White House reels after blows from Woodward book, NYT op-ed

Donald Trump's White House is reeling following a one-two punch of revelations that cast doubt on the fealty of the president's closest advisers and risked further dividing his fractious staff.The first shot came in excerpts from an upcoming book by journalist Bob Woodward, "Fear: Trump in the... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cuba Named Guest of Honor at Upcoming Liber Book Fair in Barcelona

This year set in Barcelona–after last year's presentation in Madrid–Spain's Liber 18 international book fair has announced the presentation of a large delegation from its guest of honor country, Cuba. The post Cuba Named Guest of Honor at Upcoming Liber Book Fair in Barcelona appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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St Albans teacher's hidden book cover pebbles inspire reading

Secret pebble pictures featuring famous book covers encourage children to delve into stories. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bob Woodward’s New Book About Trump Reveals Almost Everyone’s Low Opinion of the President

Bob Woodward, whose legendary reporting helped the Washington Post win two Pulitzer Prizes including one for uncovering the Watergate scandal, is set to publish a new book about the Trump administration on Sept. 11 titled Fear: Trump in the White House. The Washington Post and CNN obtained... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2018-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YA author John Young to cycle Scottish book tour

John Young, who is shortlisted for Scottish Book Trust’s Teenage Book Prize, is cycling around Scotland for the book tour of his novel Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist (Kelpies). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont signs 'empowering' pirate picture book

Egmont is to publish a swashbuckling adventure that "smashes stereotypes", featuring a book-loving pirate who dares to be different. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Long, hot summer proves good for books

Despite the heatwave and the World Cup in Russia, the UK print market sold 42 million books for £344.2m between the first week of June and the third week of August, via Nielsen BookScan's TCM. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG Acquires MidPoint Trade Books

IPG has aquired Midpoint Trade Books. The 22-year-old distributor of 230 small and indie publishers will have its inventory transferred to IPG’s Chicago warehouse in the first quarter of 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing International Book Fair Reports Gains in Rights Sales

The Beijing International Book Fair organizers cite robust rights sales at this year's fair, claiming that sales of Chinese translation rights sold abroad have increased. The post Beijing International Book Fair Reports Gains in Rights Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Changes Library E-book Lending Terms

Beginning October 1, 2018, PRH is moving from a perpetual access model (where libraries pay a higher price but retain access to the ebook forever) to a metered model (with lower prices on ebooks that expire after two years). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book People kicks off celebrations marking 30 years in business

Book People has embarked on a year of celebrations, including events, competitions and exclusive content for customers and staff, in honour of its 30th anniversary. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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