Farrow becomes patron of IPG

Nigel Farrow, former chairman of Ashgate Publishing, has joined the Independent Publishers Guild as patron. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Fisher takes on policy role at IPG

Richard Fisher, former managing director of academic publishing at Cambridge University, is to take on a new policy role with the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG Buys Inscribe Digital

In a deal that expands its ebook distribution capabilities, Independent Publishers Group has acquired ebook distributor Inscribe Digital from parent Isolation Network. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016: Librarians Say Patrons Are Mostly Satisfied with E-Book Service

As librarians and publishers prepare for the 2016 ALA Annual Conference, an informal PW survey offers an interesting snapshot of public library purchasing trends. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG Inks Deal to Import Cuban Books

In a deal tied directly to the U.S. Publishing Mission that visited the Havana Book Fair in February, IPG has signed a deal with a Peruvian book distributor to bring books by three Cuban publishers into the U.S. book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG Expands Print-On-Demand Services

The distributor has cut deals with Bookmasters and Edwards Brothers Malloy, moves that give the distributor an agreement with every major print-on-demand company in the market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG inks bursary scheme

The Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) has launched a £5,000 bursary to aid the professional development of “talented staff ” working for its members. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Brexit will lead to legal challenge and mess,' Cable tells IPG

Brexit will lead to “gross uncertainty, legal challenge and mess”, former business secretary Vince Cable has told the IPG Conference today in a discussion about the creative industries and business. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing's future lies in diverse audiences, Chi tells IPG

Publishers need to do a “much better job of catering to underrepresented groups” as they have a responsibility to “represent the experiences of their broad readership”, Elsevier chariman Youngsuk Chi has told the IPG Conference. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG Shortlist Announced from Record Number of Entries

The 2016 shortlist for the IPG Independent Publishing Awards showcases how publishers are generating sales from new business models and digital projects. The post IPG Shortlist Announced from Record Number of Entries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating 10 Years of IPG’s Independent Publishing Awards

For a 10th year, IPG Independent Publishing Awards will recognize the work of UK independent publishers and offer a business boost for the winners. The post Celebrating 10 Years of IPG’s Independent Publishing Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG Head Curt Matthews to Retire

Curt Matthews, the founder and CEO of Chicago Review Press, Inc., the parent company of IPG, will retire at the end of this month to be succeeded by his son Joe. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Farrow & Ball's How to Decorate to Mitchell Beazley

Mitchell Beazley has acquired a new book from heritage paint and paper brand Farrow & Ball. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inaugural IPG report finds resilience and optimism

The UK independent publishing industry is strong and flourishing, according to the Independent Publishers Guild’s first Independent Publishing Report. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG membership hits 'record high'

Membership of the Independent Publishers Guild has hit a "record high" of more than 600 companies which is "proof of the flourishing state of independent publishing in the UK at the moment," the organisation has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG becomes member of PLS

The Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) has become a member of the Publishers Licensing Society (PLS), meaning IPG members will now have a stronger voice in the area of collective licensing and the management of rights. The IPG will be the first new member to join the society since it was... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harris appointed IPG president

Jonathan Harris is the new honorary president of the Independent Publishers Guild. Harris joined the IPG in 2000 shortly after setting up his publishing company, Learning Matters, which he sold to SAGE in 2011. His experience in publishing includes the launch of Blackstone Press and being m.d.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG launches skills foundation

The Independent Publishers Guild is to launch a charitable body aimed at improving the skills and business practices of its members. The IPG Foundation will fund a series of programmes including one-on-one mentoring, leadership coaching, apprenticeships and “a whole package of professional... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Search Press and Nosy Crow triumph at IPG Awards

Search Press and Nosy Crow were both double winners at the Independent Publishers Guild Independent Publishing Awards 2015. Winners of the 13 categories were announced at a gala dinner hosted by author and publisher John Mitchinson at the IPG spring conference last night (5th March). Search... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Grant tells IPG: 'Don't underestimate threat of PRH'

Independent publishers shouldn't underestimate the threat of "game-changer" Penguin Random House, Hardie Grant founder and chief executive Sandy Grant told the IPG spring conference in a keynote speech this morning (5th March).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Focus for IPG Day One

Facebook was a focus of the first day of the IPG spring conference in Chipping Norton yesterday (4th March), which saw Perseus reveal the inside story on having a book selected for the Facebook Book Club, while publishers told they are "too nice" and need to develop more attitude if they are to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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