Emma Press buys Latvian titles in translation push

Independent publisher The Emma Press has acquired English-language rights to two Latvian titles thanks to a grant from Latvia’s Ministry of Culture. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Religion Presses Name New Top Executives

Three publishing veterans—all women with extensive backgrounds in editing, acquisitions, and management —will take over leading roles at Westminster John Knox, Brazos, and Liturgical in challenging times for the church and society. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Titles Take a Spiritual Account of Social Media

New books from religion publishers are examining the emotional toll social media can take on users, but also the ways that online engagement has the potential to strengthen one’s faith. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New Titles Look to Body, Soul, and Society

Publishers that take on social issues from a religious perspective put focus on healthcare as a moral issue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazine ABCs: Home and garden titles surge but GQ and Hearst suffer

Actively purchased copy figures show Immediate Media benefitting as readers turn to domestic and children’s magazines. Continue reading at Media Week

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What a $6.5 million Super Bowl ad can buy in digital media

This year, a 30-second spot in the Big Game will run advertisers about $6.5 million. Here's what that can buy instead in digital media. The post What a $6.5 million Super Bowl ad can buy in digital media appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-02-11 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Here are the first selected titles for the National Book Foundation’s Science + Literature Program.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced its inaugural selected titles for its new Science + Literature program. Supported by a three-year $525,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the program recognizes three books each year and aims to foster an engaged understanding of science... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-02-09 16:51:29 UTC ]
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Atwan to Retire from Beacon Press in July

After 26 years as director of Beacon Press, Helene Atwan will retire July 29. During her tenure, Atwan put the press on sound financial footing while simultaneously publishing one of the most diverse lists in the industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Lakeside Book Company to Buy Phoenix Color

Lakeside Book Company, the book printing division of LSC Communications, will acquire Phoenix Color from ALJ Regional Holdings for $134.8 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Cengage buys cybersecurity e-learning firm Infosec for £146m

Education technology firm Cengage Group has agreed to acquire cybersecurity education provider Infosec for $190.8m (£146m).   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Swift Press to publish Clanchy after Pan Mac departure

Swift Press will publish Kate Clanchy’s Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me, along with her prose backlist, after Pan Macmillan parted company with the author. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New York Times buys viral game Wordle for seven-figure sum

Creator Josh Wardle ‘thrilled’ that newspaper is taking over internet sensationThe New York Times has acquired the viral word game Wordle for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, the publisher announced on Monday.Created by a Reddit engineer and launched in October, Wordle gives players just six... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-01-31 23:22:01 UTC ]
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How to save money on buying books – or get them for free

From using your local library and supporting independent bookshops, to borrowing virtuallyMany websites offer ebooks and audiobooks at no cost. Project Gutenberg lists more than 67,000 out-of-copyright titles which can be read online or downloaded in a wide range of formats. Similarly, Librivox... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-01-31 07:00:45 UTC ]
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Picador secures 'jaw-dropping' title on US gun violence by Shapira

Picador has secured Basic Pistol: Living and Dying By the Gun in America, a “jaw-dropping” study by Harel Shapira.    Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Recurrent Ventures’ Refurbished Outdoor Titles See 70% Audience Growth

Two legacy titles that the venture equity firm Recurrent Ventures purchased from Bonnier Corp. in October 2020, Field & Stream and Outdoor Life, have seen audience, revenue and staff growth since their acquisition, making a positive case for private equity-backed media. Year over year... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and Zayed Award Enter a UK Translation Partnership

The new partnership highlights the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's translation prize and funding and supports the UK's National Centre's work. The post Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and Zayed Award Enter a UK Translation Partnership appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Hachette UK buys premium notebook and diary publisher Paperblanks

Hachette UK has bought Paperblanks, described as the world’s second largest publisher of premium notebooks, journals and diaries, as part of its strategy to expand its portfolio of adjunct businesses. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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PFD to handle translation rights for Le Masque author Exbrayat

Peters Fraser & Dunlop has entered into an agreement with French publisher J C Lattès to handle all translation rights to the iconic Imogène series by Le Masque author Charles Exbrayat. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Indigo Press signs 'exquisite' selection of stories from Muñoz

The Indigo Press has snapped up an "exquisite" selection of stories from Manuel Muñoz. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New Bambi Translation Reveals the Dark Origins of the Disney Story

A new edition of Felix Salten's 'Bambi: A Life in the Forest' will be released next month, translated by Jack Zipes and featuring illustrations by Alenka Sottler; this is the first English version to be published since 1928. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Americans are buying more books—but reading fewer of them than ever. What gives?

The publishing industry is booming. According to Publishers Weekly, sales of print books rose 8.9% in 2021, selling 825.7 million units, up from 757.9 million in 2020. This is the second year in a row to see a similar sales jump; in 2020, sales were up 8.2% from 2019, in which 693.7 million... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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