European Publishers 'Shocked' at EU E-book Lending Ruling

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that lending of ebooks and physical books should be treated the same. Publishers immediately objected to the decision, fearing unrestricted ebook lending would cut into revenues. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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L.A. Convention Center books 30 major gatherings for 2016, a 30% jump from last year

The Los Angeles Convention Center has booked 30 major conventions for 2016, a 30% increase over last year and a new record for big multi-day gatherings at the city facility. The conventions this year include a celebration of comic books and movies, a gathering of experts on allergies and a... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Depot Betting Big on Its Returns Business

The Ontario, Canada-based book wholesaler is completing a $3 million project to add a large-scale mechanical sorter, robotics, and supporting technologies that will give it significantly faster sorting capabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors Guild denied appeal to stop Google scanning books

The US Authors Guild’s appeal against the earlier ruling that allows the tech giant to scan millions of books under ‘fair use’ has been rejected by the Supreme CourtA long-running face-off between the US Authors Guild and Google over the search engine’s scanning of millions of books was brought... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google wins copyright battle over books

The US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a group of authors who claim Google breached copyright laws by scanning books. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Google's online library of books

The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to Google Inc.'s online book library from authors who said the project makes it harder for them to market their work. The justices let stand lower court rulings in favor of Mountain View, Calif.-based Google and rejected the authors' claim that... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Supreme Court Rejects Google Books Appeal

The decision ends one of the publishing industry's defining legal dramas of the digital age. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Digital Publishing Revolution Is Only Speeding Up

E-book sales growth may be slowing, but the digital publishing revolution isn't going anywhere. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barney Rosset Memoir Coming from OR Books

A posthumous memoir from the legendary publisher recalls his battle to publish 'Tropic of Cancer.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Books Inc is PW's Bookstore of the Year

Having weathered every challenge possible since its 1851 founding, Books Inc. demonstrates its commitment to bookselling, even in difficult circumstances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Busy International Book Fair Season

Major fairs in Bologna and London made for a busy 10 days for publishers worldwide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 18, 2016

This week: Mark Twain's round-the-world comedy tour, plus a devilish Highsmithian thriller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers’ Loss in GSU Copyright Case Just Got a Little Worse

In an order filed yesterday, a federal judge clarified that the publisher plaintiffs prevailed on just four counts of alleged infringement, rather than seven. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of April 18, 2016

Putnam preempts a debut novel about two Korean sisters separated by war, Tamara Ireland-Stone sells her fourth YA book to Disney-Hyperion, and Italian food importer Rolando Beramendi signs up with SMP. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Euromoney Divests Energy Publishing Businesses

Gulf Publishing Company and Petroleum Economist sold to Houston-based consortium led by Gulf CEO John Royall and investor Russell Denson. The post Euromoney Divests Energy Publishing Businesses appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irish Company Focuses on Diversity for New Personalized Children's Books

Irish startup Writing for Tiny allows users to create personalized books with characters of all sizes and colors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Import Trends Driving the Chinese Academic Publishing Boom

Soft sciences and business/economic titles led imports to China between 2010 and 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ANA Asks FCC to Slow Down on ISP Privacy Rule

The Federal Communications Commission is moving quickly on new privacy regulations for internet service providers, but the Association of National Advertisers is saying "not so fast."It has asked the FCC to slow the process by asking for more time to weigh in on 147 pages of a proposal that... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Groups Urge Authors to Support N.C. Bookstores

In response to Sherman Alexie’s decision to cancel an appearance in North Carolina and concerns that more cancellations could follow, the ABA and other book-related groups asked authors not to punish booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The Wisdom of the Crowds’ at London Book Fair

How pure a play is crowdfunding? As Unbound's John Mitchinson says, "We still decide" which books are taken forward. And #LBF16-goers crowded a session on it. The post ‘The Wisdom of the Crowds’ at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At London Book Fair Thursday: Kalimat & Quarto Announce Joint Imprint

Telling Publishing Perspectives about her 'good, great partnership' with London's Quarto, Sharjah's Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi announces that Kalimat Quarto will begin distribution in early 2017. The post At London Book Fair Thursday: Kalimat & Quarto Announce Joint Imprint appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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