Foyles unveils latest Christmas campaign

Foyles has unveiled its latest Christmas campaign this week (3rd November) targeting “book givers” and “celebrating thoughtfulness”. The campaign was rolled out across the chain’s bookshops and website and will be supported by 16-sheet and four-sheet adverts on the London Underground from 1st December.  The adverts draw on last year’s message, “it’s the thought that counts”, but with “the” crossed out, stressing that books require more cognitive investment than other presents. It also celebrates “the true value of books as presents”, a Foyles spokesperson said.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Mackesy’s illustrated début is indies’ lead Christmas hit

Debut children's book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse is proving a hit with independents in the run up to Christmas, with some bookshops reporting frustrations at not being able to replenish stocks of the title fast enough amid buoyant trading this festive season. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 19:47:28 UTC ]
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Edward Stanford Travel Writing shortlists unveiled

Fifty-seven books in 10 awards categories have been shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards (full listings below), with Vivien Godfrey, chairman and chief executive of Stanfords, calling it “a sensational line up of immensely talented writers across the full spectrum of the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 14:56:23 UTC ]
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PRH Uses UK Designer for Holiday Campaign, Adds 300,000 Books to Donation

Penguin Random House has a new UK-built D2C holiday gift selector, and ups its donation to longtime charity partner First Book. The post PRH Uses UK Designer for Holiday Campaign, Adds 300,000 Books to Donation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-12-05 08:30:52 UTC ]
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Latest CIPFA stats reveal library numbers still falling

Newly released figures show there were 35 static and mobile library closures in the year to end March 2019 across England, Wales and Scotland, with the total falling from 3,618 to 3,583. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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PRH unveils centralised rights restructure

Penguin Random House UK has moved to a centralised rights team for the adult trade business, boosting the team by two and announcing a number of senior promotions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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OUP becomes latest publisher to announce US Read and Publish deal

Oxford University Press has announced its first Read and Publish deal with a US institution, with Iowa State University Library. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-03 04:45:41 UTC ]
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SoA unveils shortlists for 2019's Translation Prizes

The shortlists for the Society of Authors’ 2019 Translation Prizes have been revealed, seeing 35 translated works from nine different languages put into the running for almost £20,000 in prizes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-02 08:11:57 UTC ]
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Reading Agency chosen for Times Christmas Appeal

The Reading Agency is one of three charities chosen for the Times Christmas Appeal this year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Manchester University Press boss Ross unveils strategic revamp of the business

A back-end upgrade of its systems has seen Manchester University Press nominated for a UX award in esteemed company—its c.e.o. explains the logic behind it. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Cartoon Network executive resigns in latest WarnerMedia exit

The Cartoon Network’s top executive has stepped down, joining the growing roster of former Time Warner executives departing the company following its takeover by AT&T Inc. Christina Miller, a... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

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MCB picks up mental health campaigner Devon's exam guide

Macmillan Children’s Books has picked up an "accessible, friendly, informative and fun" exam guide backed with expert research from mental health campaigner Natasha Devon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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When impeachment and the campaign collide

Yesterday morning, Gordon Sondland, the Trump donor turned US ambassador to the European Union, gave explosive testimony in the impeachment inquiry—directly tying the president and his top allies, including Mikes Pence and Pompeo, to the Ukraine scandal. Comparisons to John Dean’s testimony that... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

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Atwood and Taddeo campaigns win BMS awards

Campaigns for Margaret Atwood's The Testaments (Vintage) and Lisa Taddeo's Three Women (Bloomsbury) were among the winners at the Book Marketing Society Awards last night.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Foyles reveals Books of the Year 2019

Books by Ocean Vuong, Lisa Taddeo and Katherine Rundell have triumphed to be named Foyles 2019 Books of the Year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Employees Say Hearst is Running a Classic Union-Busting Campaign

Last Monday, staff at two dozen subsidiaries of the Hearst Magazines media conglomerate announced their intention to unionize with the Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

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Saltire Society unveils shortlist for new Scottish book cover award

Books from publishers including 404 ink and Charco Press have been shortlisted for a brand-new award celebrating "the enormous talent Scotland has in book production and design" as part of the 2019 Saltire Literary Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Deck the Halls with Harry Potter Christmas Decorations! 25+ To DIY or Buy

I've found the perfect Harry Potter Christmas decorations for your winter holiday, whether you like DIY projects or you prefer to buy. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Authors call out John Lewis for 'similarities' between Christmas ad and children's books

John Lewis' Christmas advert has come under fire as author and former bookseller Jen Campbell highlighted the similarities between the advert and her children’s book Franklin’s Flying Bookshop (Thames & Hudson). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-18 10:24:18 UTC ]
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Strong year for Children's publishing as W H Smith unveils Books of the Year

W H Smith has unveiled its Books of the Year, with the retailer recognising two children's books for the first time.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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British Council unveils new International Publishing Fellowship Programme

Staff from Penguin Random House, Kogan Page and Picador are among the professionals taking part in the British Council's International Publishing Fellowship Programme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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