Flourishing indies bullish as IPG Conference opens

Independent publishers are rejoicing at the news they are bucking the market trend, with their sales up 2.7% to £511.4m compared to just 0.2% growth in the wider market, as the annual Independent Publishers Guild Spring Conference gets underway in Oxfordshire. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exact Editions To Showcase IPG Publishers’ Books at London Book Fair

Publishers exhibiting with IPG at London Book Fair will be able to have a 'shelf' in Exact Editions' digital showcase and 'reading room.' The post Exact Editions To Showcase IPG Publishers’ Books at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Select Book Conferences, Fairs & Festivals January–June 2023

With the three-year anniversary of the pandemic’s official start date just around the corner, the global book industry—at least outside of Asia—has generally returned to business as usual, with tentpole events being held in person. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Barnes & Noble Opening 30 Stores in 2023, Leading Big Real Estate Wave

Competition from Amazon seems to have ended as Barnes & Noble plans to open more stores in 2023 as part of a real estate expansion wave. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Indie Comics Publishers Face Year-End Financial Troubles

The end of the year has produced a spike in financial troubles that include at least four independent comics publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Guadalajara’s Book Fair Opens With Cărtărescu’s Award

The 36th edition of Mexico's Guadalajara International Book Fair has opened with Sharjah as its guest of honor. The post Guadalajara’s Book Fair Opens With Cărtărescu’s Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Springer Nature Signs Open-Access Agreement with Japanese Universities

The new open-access agreement announced by Springer Nature is arranged with 10 members of Japan's Research University Consortia. The post Springer Nature Signs Open-Access Agreement with Japanese Universities appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Unnamed Press and Rare Bird Now Double as Indie Booksellers

The two Los Angeles–based independent publishers opened North Figueroa Bookshop earlier this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Indie Bookstores Adopt New Strategies for Growth

As the pandemic recedes, booksellers adopt new strategies to keep sales growing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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B&N to Open 16th New Store Next Week

Barnes & Noble is set to open a new store on November 16 in the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie, Ill. It will be the 16th new outlet that B&N has opened this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Stoicism Guided Me Through Opening a Small Town Bookstore in the Midst of the Pandemic

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London Book Fair Opens Excellence Awards for Submissions

Both the Lifetime Achievement recognition and London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards are seeking 2023 nominations. The post London Book Fair Opens Excellence Awards for Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Springer Nature Reaches 2,000 Open-Access Books

Less than two years after passing the 1,000th open-access book milestone, Springer Nature now has 2,000 open-access book titles. The post Springer Nature Reaches 2,000 Open-Access Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At Sharjah’s Conference: ‘Let’s Not Leave Anyone Behind’

Sharjah's Guest of Honor Italy, digital publishing in the Arab world and more open the 2022 Publishers Conference professional program. The post At Sharjah’s Conference: ‘Let’s Not Leave Anyone Behind’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Open letter to top publisher condemns $2m Amy Coney Barrett book deal

More than 250 literary figures rail against acquisition by Penguin Random House of book by conservative US supreme court justiceMore than 250 figures from the US literary world have signed an open letter protesting the acquisition by Penguin Random House of a book by the conservative supreme... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Open Letter Condemns Amy Coney Barrett Book Deal

An open letter protesting the acquisition of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s forthcoming memoir by Penguin Random House, first reported in 2021, has begun circulating in publishing circles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurter Buchmesse Stages Its Debut ‘Frankfurt Kids’ Conference

'You have to be what you want to be,' Scholastic's Peter Warwick tells the new Frankfurt Kids program. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Stages Its Debut ‘Frankfurt Kids’ Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Transition to Open Access: Tackling Complexity and Building Trust

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Ng Named ABA's Inaugural Indie Bookstore Ambassador

Celeste Ng, the author of three novels beloved by indie booksellers, was named the American Booksellers Association's inaugural bookstore ambassador, deputized to champion indies throughout the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt’s News Conference: A ‘Necessary Understanding’

The 2022 Frankfurter Buchmesse is opened with heartfelt pleasure in a return to Frankfurt — and candid alarm about coming challenges. The post Frankfurt’s News Conference: A ‘Necessary Understanding’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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