The full programme for this year’s FutureBook Conference has been revealed, including speakers ranging from Hachette UK c.e.o. Tim Hely Hutchinson, Mendeley founder Jan Reichelt, Storytel’s Jonas Tellander, Bonnier AB’s chief digital and technology officer Anki Ahrnell and Neon Play founder Oli Christie to writer and polemicist Andrew Keen, James Whatley, planning partner innovation at Ogilvy & Mather, Jon Anathasiou director of people at HarperCollins UK, and Eva Appelbaum, partner at Digital Talent @Work. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From the opening keynote with Zadie Smith to the closing lunch with Douglas Preston, the energy at the 43rd annual NEIBA fall conference never failed. In part booksellers were buoyed by a strong year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended September 18, 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBA finalist Jason Reynolds inks a superhero pact at Marvel Press, Saga Press signs debut author Rebecca Roanhorse to a two-book deal, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A familiar face tops the audiobook list, while the new play script helps Harry Potter sweep seven of the top 20 chart places. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One area in which Canada may be leading the United States is the stability and even viability of its leading bookstore chain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: a mind-bending exploration of time travel, plus a tense mystery set in northern Newfoundland. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of adult books fell 10.3% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the first period of 2015, and sales of children’s/YA dipped 2.1%, according to figures released by the AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian publishing remains robust, in large part due to the commitment and integrity of the country’s independent publishers, which offer titles from diverse voices on many subjects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada has a pretty good reputation on the world stage when it comes to publishing children’s books,” says Orca publisher Andrew Wooldridge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The country’s innovative publishing industry celebrates its unique cultural identity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian publishing is dominated by some familiar names: Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon moves into Southern California; a Wisconsin bookstore considers going co-op; Macmillan expedites holiday shipping; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Readers, authors, and publishers gathered together in downtown Brooklyn on September 17 and 18 for the 11th annual Brooklyn Book Festival, featuring programs for both children and adults. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cartoonist Gene Luen Yang, author of the YA graphic novels 'American Born Chinese' and 'Boxers' and 'Saints,' both nominated for National Book Awards, was among 23 recipients of this year's MacArthur fellowships – the so-called Genius Grants. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Legend Press has revealed the 10 shortlisted authors for the 2016 Luke Bitmead Bursary for unpublished writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Out of 156 original submissions, the seven-member jury led by Christoph Schröder chose six novels for the prestigious German Book Prize shortlist. The post 2016 German Book Prize Shortlist Highlights Six New Novels appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The groundbreaking Seattle indie house marked its 40th anniversary at the annual showcase for independent and self-published comics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 1,900 people traveled to the Big Easy September 15-18 for the 47th Bouchercon World Mystery Convention, an annual gathering of crime fiction’s fans and authors, making it the largest Bouchercon ever. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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According to figures released by the AAP's StatShot program, sales of adult books fell 10.3% and sales of children's/YA titles fell 2.1%, compared to the same period last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Books preps to debut outside of Boston; Curious George takes on a developer in Cambridge, Mass.; a long-time bookstore co-op in Wisconsin weighs its options; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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