FEP probes Amazon pressure throughout Europe

The Federation of European Publishers (FEP) is surveying its 28 members to assess whether they... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Sarah Smith Named Editorial Director at Amazon

Sarah Smith has joined Amazon as editorial director for print and Kindle books, where she will oversee the books editorial team. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sick Amazon workers 'threatened with dismissal'

Amazon employees are being threatened with the sack if they take four days off sick, even if they have permission from a doctor, according to a Sunday Times investigation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Alexa, HCCP Collaborate on Daily Devotionals

Marking the first collaboration between a book publisher and Amazon Alexa, HarperCollins Christian Publishing is launching a devotionals skill for retail giant’s “intelligent assistant” starting December 12. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Cursed Child' Top Selling Book at Amazon in 2016

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts 1 and 2' was Amazon's best-selling book of 2016 and was also the year's "most wished for" and "most gifted" book at the e-tailer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Takes $80 off Fire Tablet and Tap When Bought Together, Today Only - Deal Alert

Today only, if you bundle together Amazon's Fire Tablet and Tap, you'll save $80 on the two. The bundle includes the Fire Tablet with 7" Display, Wi-Fi, and 16 GB of storage, and Amazon Tap, the Alexa-Enabled Portable Bluetooth Speaker. With the Fire tablet from Amazon you can enjoy millions of... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2016-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversity in Translation, a New Report from Europe

As rights and licensing appear to offer the world publishing industry more and more potential in terms of revenue, the new Diversity Report 2016 explores what works. The post Diversity in Translation, a New Report from Europe appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Swings Into Header Bidding With Cloud-Based Service for Publishers

Amazon plans to announce a cloud-based header bidding solution aimed squarely at publishers as early as next week, according to people familiar with the matter.Header bidding has become one of the most important areas of ad tech because it lets publishers take more offers for their ads at once... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Goodhart's book probing Brexit Britain to Hurst

Hurst is set to publish a book about the political and moral values which are “sharply dividing Brexit Britain”, by David Goodhart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA-FEP Global Report Promotes ‘Zero-Rating VAT’ on All Books

International book taxation report indicates that Europe taxes its books at a much higher standard VAT rate than Asia does. The post IPA-FEP Global Report Promotes ‘Zero-Rating VAT’ on All Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing in the Pacific Northwest: Amazon Becomes a Publishing Force

Since its 2009 launch, Amazon Publishing has steadily ramped up its program, and is now the Pacific northwest's largest publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon launches writing competition to reinvent Twas Night Before Christmas

Amazon is launching a nationwide writing competition in search of a modern day version of popular poem "Twas Night Before Christmas".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) review: This is the Echo most people should buy

When I reviewed the Amazon Echo 13 months ago, I predicted that people would want one in every room. The Echo can control your home’s lighting, play music, estimate your commute time, operate a timer, answer trivia questions, read books and news bulletins to you, tell you which movies are at... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Notes: IPA Blasts New Turkish Censorship; Amazon Awards Spanish-Language Fiction

Further action against media in Turkey prompts international publishers' criticism; and Amazon KDP names a new recipient of its Spanish-language award. The post International Notes: IPA Blasts New Turkish Censorship; Amazon Awards Spanish-Language Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon to double Black Friday deals

Amazon's 2016 Black Friday promotion is set to double the number of deals on offer compared to last year, stretching the promotion out for almost two weeks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Europe rules that libraries can lend ebooks like normal ones

Europe has ruled (PDF) that ebooks can be lent out just like their physical counterparts. That is, as noticed by Ars Technica, one copy can be "checked out" by one person at a time. After the lending period expires, that user can no longer use the b... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU Court Decides in Favor of Ebook Lending; FEP Responds

The Federation of European Publishers argues that a recent EU court decision in favor of ebook lending could negatively affect ebook sales in some countries. The post EU Court Decides in Favor of Ebook Lending; FEP Responds appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of November 2016, according to Amazon

From new titles by acclaimed authors Michael Chabon and Zadie Smith to a memoir by performance artist Marina Abramovic, the list of titles named as the "best of November" by Amazon's editors has something for just about every reader. Check out the full list, with comments from Amazon senior... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's New App, Rapids, to Offer Children's Stories

Amazon Rapids is a new children's app that features short, illustrated stories designed to look like the text-chat feature on a smartphone. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher protests as Amazon Japan cuts back its KU offering

After underestimating the ferocity of Japan's manga fans, Amazon has made major adjustments to the contents of its Kindle Unlimited offer in the country, while dropping some publishers from the service altogether. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Bookaboo' moves to Amazon Prime Video

Amazon UK and US is launching Bookaboo as its new original kids series on Prime Video. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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