Editorial: When Passion Equals Profit

From the Frankfurt Book Fair, Ed Nawotka wonders, why have so many startups in publishing never made it beyond beta? Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]

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[ The Guardian | 2014-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Local World posts adjusted profits of £38.9m

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Profit falls at restructuring Wolters Kluwer

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In praise of ... Galley Beggar | Editorial

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BEA 2014: Passionate After 40 Years

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Coming from a Place of Passion: Jeff Hobbs

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[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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