Eason Opens Virtual Bookshop in Dublin Rail Station

By Alex Mutter Irish book retailer Eason opened a virtual, mobile bookshop at Connolly Station in Dublin on Monday, the Silicon Republic reports. The bookshop’s  ...  Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moon Lane to open franchise in Nanjing

Children's bookshop Moon Lane is partnering with LinMind Cultural Development to open a franchise in Nanjing, China, next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-04 03:27:15 UTC ]
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First Lady Jill Biden to Speak at the 2021 ALA Virtual Midwinter Meeting

The January 25 appearance, in what will be among Dr. Biden's first appearances as First Lady of the United States, is a major show of support for the library community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-31 05:00:00 UTC ]
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More bookshops to close doors as further areas enter Tier 4

More areas in England will be added to Tier 4 from Boxing Day, with non-essential shops closing their doors, the government has announced. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-23 05:28:56 UTC ]
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Dismay for bookshops as Tier 4 forces pre-Christmas closures

Bookshops in London and the south-east have reacted with dismay after being forced to close their physical premises from end of play on Saturday (19th December), with just a few hours' notice. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-21 07:04:19 UTC ]
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Elsevier expands Open Access options for Cell Press Journals

Authors contributing to Elsevier's Cell Press portfolio of journals can make their research articles available for everyone to read immediately after publication from 1st January 2021. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-18 00:17:04 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens Translation Funding For All Shortlisted Works in 2021

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces six new translations from Arabic and offers translation grants for all its shortlisted titles. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens Translation Funding For All Shortlisted Works in 2021 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-17 17:14:34 UTC ]
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Welsh bookshops to close from Christmas Eve in new lockdown

Non-essential shops will be closed in Wales from the end of Christmas Eve trading as part of fresh lockdown restrictions, it has been announced. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-17 04:46:06 UTC ]
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Bookshop Santa Cruz Employees Ask Owner to Recognize Union

A committee made up of booksellers and non-managerial staff at Bookshop Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, Calif., has sent a letter to store owner Casey Coonerty Protti asking her to voluntarily recognize their joining with the Communication Workers of America Local 9423. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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IAB Sets Virtual NewFronts 2021 Date, Extends Invitation to Linear TV

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has set its upcoming 2021 NewFronts to take place virtually during the week of May 3, 2021. The trade organization extended invitations to linear television broadcasters in addition to the digital media publishers, streamers and platforms that have long... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2020-12-10 10:00:00 UTC ]
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More virtual book events should be variety shows!

Ryan Chapman (erstwhile host of Nerd Jeopardy, back episodes of which you can enjoy here) is launching the paperback edition of his novel, Riots I Have Known, tonight, and as a veteran showman of the literary world, Chapman has decided to put together something a little different. Tonight’s... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-12-09 20:04:37 UTC ]
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Bookshop website makes £500,000 for indies

Indie-focused retail site Bookshop.org has now made more than £500,000 for stores in just over a month since its launch. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-08 05:04:07 UTC ]
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Springer Nature Widens Gold Open Access Options, January 1

A new FT report suggests that BC Partners may leverage Springer Nature's value, as the publisher rolls out new routes to gold open access. The post Springer Nature Widens Gold Open Access Options, January 1 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-04 21:26:05 UTC ]
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Goldsboro Books to open Brighton shop

David Headley, co-founder and m.d. of London's Goldsboro Books, has revealed plans to open a shop in Brighton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-03 20:17:35 UTC ]
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Devon indie to open in time for Christmas

Nigel Jones, formerly of Ottakar's and the Totnes Bookshop, and his wife Claire Jones, a former W H Smith children's buyer, are to open their own independent bookshop in Totnes, two weeks before Christmas.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-30 12:29:44 UTC ]
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Open Road Integrated Media’s Data and Tech Marketing System Can Double Sales

Publishing partners pay no out-of-pocket fees for the company’s “white-glove” service. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-30 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Pacey keeps Open University up to speed as list adapts to post-Covid market

The pandemic has put the kibosh on innumerable events this year, one of which was a big 50th anniversary bash for the Open University Press (OpenUP). Half a century is a good innings for any publisher, but it was to be a particularly celebratory occasion for OpenUP and its boss, head of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-27 22:33:33 UTC ]
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Why Are Chicago Public Libraries Still Open Amid Soaring COVID Rates?

Demand an explanation for why Chicago Public Libraries are open to in-person services while COVID positivity rates soar above 15%. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-11-27 15:17:51 UTC ]
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France's bookshops to reopen this weekend

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday evening (24th November) that bookshops and other “non-essential” retailers would be able to reopen on Saturday after a month’s lockdown. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-25 06:05:36 UTC ]
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Bookshops to reopen in December, Johnson confirms

So-called "non-essential" retailers, which include bookshops, will be allowed to reopen when England's lockdown ends on 2nd December, Boris Johnson has announced. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-23 23:24:03 UTC ]
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'Ready Player Two' author is going on a virtual book tour in 'Roblox'

Real book tours aren’t practical during a pandemic, but the virtual kind might suit at least one author very nicely. Ernest Cline is showcasing his new novel Ready Player Two in a Roblox event, and it will appropriately include a treasure hunt. While... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2020-11-23 18:00:53 UTC ]
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