Written By: Philip Jones Publication Date: Mon, 10/10/2011 - 14:15 Agents need to be less conservative" if they are to protect their authors from accusations that their ebooks are over-priced, according to panellists at Publishers Launch Frankfurt this morning (Monday 10th October). read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon has launched a child-friendly version of its Kindle ereader -- the Kindle Kids Edition. At $110, this special edition device is slightly more expensive than the cheapest Kindle, but it has one massive advantage that will appeal to parents, kids and others: it is free from ads. But there... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2019-10-07 15:55:49 UTC ]
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In a series of specially targeted sessions on Frankfurt’s Academic & Business Information Stage, Copyright Clearance Center will look at the EU’s new copyright directive, at transformative agreements in open access, and at the state of ‘big data’ today. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief |... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-05 01:19:04 UTC ]
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A total 11 titles are in contention this year in the Frankfurter Buchmesse's Film Awards program, which has its awards night at Frankfurt Pavilion. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces 2019 Film Awards Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-23 05:30:55 UTC ]
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Despite heightening political and economic turmoil around the globe, a sense of confidence and stability has returned to the show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Warsaw's cut in VAT rates on digital books takes effect November 1, a long-called-for equalization in taxation on print and ebooks, now allowed by Brussels. The post Poland Approves Reduction of Ebook VAT from 23 to 5 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-17 05:30:49 UTC ]
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Even by the standards of such events, the reaction to the third Democratic presidential primary debate, on ABC and Univision last night, has been tired. There was nothing unusual in the clichéd post-game chyrons (“GLOVES COME OFF IN THIRD DEMOCRATIC DEBATE”) or the contradictory accounts of who... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2019-09-13 12:04:26 UTC ]
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Welcome to another edition of Ad Age Sports Media Brief, a weekly roundup of news from every zone of the sports media spray chart, including the latest on broadcast/cable/streaming, sponsorships, endorsements, gambling and tech. Back in Black NFL ad pricing has rebounded after last year’s drop,... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-09-06 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Ahead of CNN’s climate-focused town-hall marathon, which took place across seven hours last night and featured 10 Democratic presidential candidates back to back, Emily Tamkin, CJR’s public editor for CNN, had some advice for the network. The moderators, Tamkin said, should take it as given that... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2019-09-05 11:55:57 UTC ]
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We examine why interactive ebooks have struggled to catch on among readers, considering the work that goes into them, the distraction of them, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-09-05 10:36:04 UTC ]
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The Wellcome Trust and national funding agency UK Research & Innovation are backing a project to push "more transparent" communication around the nature and prices of OA publishing services. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-04 07:40:34 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s Books communications director Alyx Price is being promoted to associate publisher at the firm. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-03 14:31:29 UTC ]
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Amid extensive renovations, refurbishment, and rebuilding, 'Future Frankfurt' maps out the ground plan for next year's trade show. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Outlines Renovation Plans for 2020 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-03 11:12:16 UTC ]
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Again this year, early arrivals for the Frankfurt Book Fair Buchmesse can take part in the Sunday afternoon Kickoff Run along the River Main. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Kickoff Run 2019 Is Open for Registration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-28 05:30:15 UTC ]
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Capping this year's BookFest events at Frankfurt will be an evening with Margaret Atwood, Maja Lunde, Elif Shafak, Colson Whitehead, and Ken Follett. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse 2019 BookFest Gala: Atwood, Follett, Lunde, Shafak, Whitehead appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-26 08:30:55 UTC ]
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In looking for 'solutions and people who make a positive difference,' Frankfurt this year is assembling speakers on challenge and change. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces Centerpiece Event for ‘Create Your Revolution’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-16 10:43:08 UTC ]
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The Quarto Group has appointed Viviane Basset and Dannie Price to its UK campaigns and marketing team. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-15 16:04:41 UTC ]
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At the Frankfurter Buchmesse, a "Focus: Film" networking sequence will include a pitching session for books with potential for screen development. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Calls for ‘Revolutionary’ Book Pitches for Film appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-14 05:30:30 UTC ]
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Author’s son explains that wish for accessibility has persuaded trustees to look past his father’s dislike of digital mediaAfter years of refusing to allow publishers to digitise his works, the estate of JD Salinger has announced that the author’s famously small body of work will be published as... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-08-12 15:49:19 UTC ]
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Macmillan Publishers recently announced a two month embargo on all newly published e-book titles. This will greatly effect libraries. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-08-12 10:34:07 UTC ]
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Seeing its audiobook unit sales double year-over-year, Russia's digital retailer now has a new presence in the Polish market. The post Russian Ebook and Audiobook Player LitRes Opens Sales in Poland appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-07-23 05:30:01 UTC ]
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