Galley Beggar seeks 'surprises' through open submissions

Norwich-based independent publisher Galley Beggar Press is opening up general submissions in order to "keep [itself] open to surprises and the wider world". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Japanese Bookseller Tsutaya Opens Its First Book Cafe in Taiwan

Allowing drinks among the bookshelves, Japanese book retail chain Tsutaya's concept is meant to extend the amount of time visitors spend at the store. The post Japanese Bookseller Tsutaya Opens Its First Book Cafe in Taiwan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Opening Up Our Work’: University Presses and Translation Rights

Translation rights are increasingly important to academic publishers. Representatives from two of the world’s oldest university presses explain why. The post ‘Opening Up Our Work’: University Presses and Translation Rights appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA Seeking Nominations for $10,000 Prix Voltaire

The International Publishers Association has opened the call for nominees for its freedom to publish award, which last year was renamed The Prix Voltaire. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DBW 2017 Opening Themes: The Trade, Its Resilience, and Its Data

The 2017 Digital Book World conference opened with calls for more data-driven decision-making, despite the inherently subjective nature of book publishing. The post DBW 2017 Opening Themes: The Trade, Its Resilience, and Its Data appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beaumont seeks 'under-represented' voices after move to Marjacq

Diana Beaumont is keen to seek voices currently “under-represented” in the literary community in her new role at the Marjacq Scripts literary agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Open Road CEO Hails ‘Tremendous’ Performance in 2016

In a year-end letter, Open Road Integrated Media CEO Paul Slavin praised ORIM employees for a year of “consistent and continuous revenue growth." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Books Opening in Manhattan, Second Store Slated for Boston

The mega-retailer is picking up the pace of its bookstore openings, with a new store slated for NYC and a second for the Boston area before its first one even opens. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Registration for BookExpo Opens

Just before many publishers broke for the holidays, ReedPop announced that registration has opened for BookExpo 2017, taking place May 31–June 2 at the Javits Center in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah’s Publishing City to Open Soon

The United Arab Emirates imports some $125 million worth of books each year, most of them in English. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Applications open for Scottish teen writers' programme

Scottish Book Trust has opened applications for next year’s What’s Your Story?, a writing programme for teenagers aged 14-17. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weldon seeks to reassure PRH staff on redundancy terms

Penguin Random House UK c.e.o. Tom Weldon has confirmed to staff that the company’s redundancy terms across its London sites are four weeks’ pay per year of service. The confirmation was given in a note to employees, alongside a Q&A intended to address concerns expressed by staffers over... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pocket Shop opens in Liverpool Street Station

Bonnier-owned retail chain Pocket Shop has opened a second London branch in Liverpool Street underground station. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gramercy Books Opens in Columbus

Yesterday afternoon marked the soft opening of Gramercy Books, which was founded by writer Linda Kass, author of 'Tasa’s Song' and is co-owned with long-time bookseller John Gaylord, who has opened 24 stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An open letter to Swindon Council

Author/illustrator and Swindon Libraries Patron Steve Antony pens an open letter in response to plans to close 10 of the borough's 15 libraries Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Top women in arts seek explanation for veto of Channel 4 candidate

Bonnie Greer, Tessa Jowell and Valerie Amos demand to know why government blocked Althea Efunshile from boardA dozen of the most respected female figures in the arts and creative industries, including Bonnie Greer, the former culture secretary Tessa Jowell, Valerie Amos and Gail Rebuck, the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emma Straub to Open a Bookstore in Brooklyn

After learning that her neighborhood bookstore in Brooklyn, BookCourt, will close December 31, bestselling author Emma Straub announced she and her husband plan to open Books Are Magic next spring in the same area. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Video publishers seek to extend Facebook content beyond Facebook

Facebook video publisher Attn is producing a long-form version of its popular video series “America Versus,” which will live on its site and streaming platforms. Attn has also produced other content for HBO Now and Spotify. Similarly, CNN’s Great Big Story just premiered its first TV show on the... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2016 Costa Short Story Award: public vote opens

The public vote for the 2016 Costa Short Story Award is now open and three shortlisted stories, selected from over 1,000 entires, are now available to read and listen to from the Costa Book Awards website.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Julian Barnes: opening up Man Booker to US authors is 'daft'

Julian Barnes has reignited the debate over the Man Booker Prize rule changes, calling the decision to allow American authors to compete "straightforwardly daft". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little Toller Books opens gallery for Christmas

Independent Dorset-based publisher Little Toller Books is to open a gallery showcasing the work of its collaborators. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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