Frankfurt Audio Puts Out 2020 Call; International Booker Postpones Naming Winner

Frankfurter Buchmesse opens Frankfurt Audio submissions and the UK's International Booker Prize postpones its winner announcement. The post Frankfurt Audio Puts Out 2020 Call; International Booker Postpones Naming Winner appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Islamic State calls San Bernardino shooters 'supporters' as terrorism probe continues

President Obama vowed Saturday that investigators would "get to the bottom" of the San Bernardino massacre as new details emerged about the woman at the center of the terrorism investigation. One of the two assailants, Tashfeen Malik, pledged allegiance to an Islamic State leader in a Facebook... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google-backed Lost My Name has sold 1m children's books in two years

British startup has shipped to 160 countries, based on its mantra of being ‘a technology company that happens to make physical books’British startup Lost My Name has sold more than 1m of its personalised picture books for children since launching its first title two years ago.The company’s The... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Girl on Train named WHS 'Book of the Year'

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (Doubleday) has been named as the WH Smith ‘Book of the Year’. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lost My Name reaches 1m sales

London-based digital start-up Lost My Name has said worldwide sales of its personalised picture book have reached 1m copies. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Hosts Its 34th International Book Fair

This year's Sharjah International Book Fair, now in its 34th year, was the largest ever drawing 1,547 participating publishers from 64 countries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MediaGuardian 100: why 1 billion users put Facebook back on top

The 15th edition of the media power list finds change in the air, with digital challengers elbowing aside older moguls – but a long way to go on diversity• Women on the rise, but much still to do on diversity• Your interactive guide to the MediaGuardian 100 Back in 2001, when this list was first... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tamblyn Named Kobo CEO

Michael Tamblyn will take over as CEO of the ebook company on January 1, succeeding Taka Aiki. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Bestseller Lists, October 2015

A number of different authors topped bestsellers lists around the world at the end of October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alaska parents call for James Dawson book ban

James Dawson has spoken of his frustration that a group of parents in Alaska are trying to get his non-fiction YA title This Book is Gay banned from the local library, saying there are some “hate-filled people in this world”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gardners' profit down but international sales growing

Gardners’ turnover and profit was down last year in a ‘competitive and challenging” market, but international sales at the company performed strongly. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of November 23, 2015

An American debut by a London-based author sells in Sweden, and a Dutch novel about the disowned daughter of Pablo Neruda is preempted in France. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audible Adds Harry Potter Digital Audio

Starting today, Audible is offering digital audiobook editions of all the titles in the Harry Potter series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers answer minister's call to offer schools cheap classics

Major imprints ‘confident’ they can meet schools minister Nick Gibb’s challenge to inspire children with sets of canonical novels at ‘minimal cost’Classic novels such as Great Expectations, Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre should be available in secondary schools for all pupils to read,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH's Weisberg Named President of Macmillan

Don Weisberg is stepping down as president of Penguin Young Readers Group to become president of Macmillan Publishers U.S. He will be succeeded at Penguin by Jen Loja who has been senior v-p and associate publisher of the young readers group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Best Books Twitter Contest: We Have A Winner

We asked our readers to pick their favorite book of 2015 and spread the word on Twitter. Congrats to our winner, @MitchRappFans, whose pick won the most retweets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chen Bochui Picture Book Award Winners Announced in Shanghai

Ahead of the Shanghai International Children's Book Fair, which runs November 13–15, the winners of the first Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award were announced today at the Baoshan International Folk Arts Exposition. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Debuts a New Push-Minded App for Publishers Called Notify

Facebook wants to become a one-stop shop for breaking news while giving media brands more mobile channels to reach viewers. The social media giant today launched Notify, an app curating push notifications from dozens of publishers and other media sources all into one place: your iPhone's lock... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of Monday, November 9, 2015

Among the books generating interest across the globe are a nonfiction account of a photographer who was held captive by ISIS, and a book by a German forestry expert which posits that trees can communicate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Audio Book Club Weeps Over A Little Life

To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of A Little Life, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Camels, Falcons, Oh My! Entertainment at the Sharjah International Book Fair

The Sharjah International Book Fair kept international delegates entertained with a visit to an oasis, camel rides and 'falcon petting.' The post Camels, Falcons, Oh My! Entertainment at the Sharjah International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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