Exploring “Smart Bookstores” and Libraries of the Future

Technology is being adapted to glean data from users and consumers in a variety of cultural spaces, from bookshops to libraries to museum shops. The post Exploring “Smart Bookstores” and Libraries of the Future appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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DOJ Calls for Apple to End Book Deals, Link to Rival Bookstores

The Department of Justice and 33 state attorneys general on Friday called for an array of sanctions that they claim will "reset competition to the conditions that existed before the conspiracy." Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edouard Cointreau Donates 40,000 Cookbooks to Unique Library

Edouard Cointreau, founder of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, has donated his vast library to Paris-Rungis, which has been designated a City of Gastronomy. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Showrooming Actually Save Bookstores?

Writing for Bloomberg.com, Virginia Postrel has a counterintuitive suggestion for publishers, Barnes & Noble and tech-savvy retail entrepreneurs: embrace showrooming. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novels Are Super Heroes in the Bookstore

With titles like The Walking Dead: Compendium One leading the way, sales of graphic novels in the USA are up 10% year-over-year in 2013. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Luton set for library closures

Luton Borough Council is considering closing several libraries as it looks to make savings on its... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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There Will Always Be a Place for Great Bookstores

The business of publishing and selling books will continue its radical change. But some things are eternal. Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic-Con 2013: A look at past comic books and a glimpse of the genre's future (+video)

Gerard Jones, author of 'Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book,' explains the origins of comic books, the hardships they went through, and where they are apt to go next. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Economic Downturn, Spain Rediscovers its Libraries

Although an ongoing economic crisis has brought a new love of books to Spaniards, budget cuts are effecting the abilities of libraries to meet the public's needs. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer explores how 'Mary Poppins' was adapted for the big screen (+video)

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as 'Poppins' author P.L. Travers in the story of how the children's book became a Disney film. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US 'ahead of UK on library advocacy'

The UK lags behind the US on library advocacy, according to a researcher contributing to newly... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Nicole Aragi on the Future of Literary Fiction, Translation

In an interview with Guernica magazine, literary agent Nicole Aragi discusses the crisis of literary fiction, why translated books don't sell in the US, and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstores: For Buying or Showrooming?

The UK Booksellers Association reports that two thirds of shoppers use bookshops as showrooms, while in India, some young people cling to tradition. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Libraries will release a "Top 10" recommendation list starting this fall

A list titled LibraryReads will be created monthly by libraries all over the country, compiling 10 picks that staff members would choose for the reading public. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library event for Zadie Smith

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Libraries must 'face reality', warns Ashley

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No Surprise: Student-Age Digital Natives Still Like Libraries, Print

A new Pew report takes a look at how 16-29 year olds view print books and libraries versus ebooks and digital offerings. Print is still the favorite among younger Americans. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Future of Some Major Newspapers About to Change

The fate of several prominent U.S. newspapers could be irrevocably altered in coming weeks as publishers make restructuring moves. Facing declining ad revenue and readership, large newspaper companies are cutting costs, eliminating or selling assets ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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