General Election 2019: trade figures react to Tory victory

Publishing insiders have called for the trade "to get on the front foot" and "tirelessly" lobby Boris Johnson's new government, in the wake of last night's historic election which saw the Conservatives win their biggest majority since 1987. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-12 22:21:14 UTC ]
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Large Trade Publishers See Flat Sales for 2022

Higher costs and lower sales led to disappointing results at three of the four largest trade publishers last year, reviving an old publishing mantra. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lachlan Murdoch knew Fox News claim of stolen US election was false, Crikey will argue in defamation trial

Publisher’s defence in case brought by News Corp co-chairman relies in part upon Dominion’s US suit against media giantFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLachlan Murdoch allowed Fox News hosts to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-12 07:32:45 UTC ]
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Apple’s 'Tetris' movie trades real-life drama for spy fantasies

No, the origins of Tetris didn't involve a high-speed car chase, but the true story behind the game still reads like a spy novel. There's corporate intrigue, nefarious government agencies and an envious amount of globe-trotting. But the reality wasn't enough for the creative minds behind Apple's... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-03-30 12:30:20 UTC ]
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British Book Awards: Trade and ‘Book of the Year’ Shortlists

The British Book Awards contenders for Book Trade and Book of the Year are announced, with the shortlists consisting of 29 categories. The post British Book Awards: Trade and ‘Book of the Year’ Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-21 15:55:40 UTC ]
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Leigh Bardugo just landed a *reedy voice* 8-figure book deal.

Must be nice! We are happy for her! So glad that publishing can support artists with a livable wage! This week, Publisher’s Lunch dropped the news of Leigh Bardugo’s 8-figure 12-book deal with Macmillan Publishers. Bardugo published YA fantasy Shadow and Bone with Macmillan back in 2012,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-03-15 15:02:49 UTC ]
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At Cairo Book Fair, Publishers Expand Rights Trade and Marketing

Publishers are building up their rights and digital business at Cairo International Book Fair this year, despite regional economic challenges. The post At Cairo Book Fair, Publishers Expand Rights Trade and Marketing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-02 17:35:34 UTC ]
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Italy’s Book Market Up 13.3 Percent Over 2019

Presented in Venice at the Mauri School, the 2022 report from Italy's publishers shows gains over the pre-pandemic era, amid market shifts. The post Italy’s Book Market Up 13.3 Percent Over 2019 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-27 17:39:09 UTC ]
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Union Election at Books-A-Million Outlet in Virginia Fails

A majority of the 15 employees at the Books-A-Million store in Leesburg, Va., voted not to join the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union during an official election. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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German Book Trade Peace Prize: ‘Winter Aid for Ukraine’

As nominations open for the 2023 German Book Trade Peace Prize, the program joins in the 'Winter Aid Ukraine' campaign. The post German Book Trade Peace Prize: ‘Winter Aid for Ukraine’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-17 05:19:13 UTC ]
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‘The monarchy’s a laughing stock’: readers react to Prince Harry’s Spare

Views range from sympathy for the Sussexes in light of treatment by royals and tabloids, to regarding them as being ‘as entitled as the others’Prince Harry’s tell-all autobiography has become the UK’s fastest-selling nonfiction book ever. The memoir has been controversial, with Harry making... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-01-13 12:09:22 UTC ]
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News Corp ends year on a low note as another senior figure investigated over alleged behaviour at staff drinks | The Weekly Beast

The Murdoch stable has let indiscretions slide in the past but there is less tolerance now. Plus: Nine returns to AAPJust as News Corp Australia was licking its wounds after terminating three big name journalists for allegedly behaving badly, another scandal has broken.The Australian’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-12-16 02:16:26 UTC ]
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Napoleonic Conspiracy Theories, Unsociable Shabbiness, and More Occupational Hazards of the Second-Hand Book Trade

“Booksellers are constantly giving their patrons extraordinary bargains. In London recently a copy of an early edition of Keats’ Poems, originally bought from a dealer for 2s was sold for £140, and a first edition of Burns’ Poems bought in Edinburgh for 1s 6d brought £350.” –R.M. Williamson,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-12-07 09:53:48 UTC ]
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Chris Dore’s exit from News Corp lifts lid on behaviour at governor general’s residence | Weekly Beast

Dore was promoted to editor-in-chief of the Australian despite alleged behaviour and remained in post until WSJ event. Plus: Friendlyjordies’ fire scareFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastNot even a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-11-25 03:15:19 UTC ]
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Hrab, Kazemi, and Ferguson Selected as 2022 Governor General's Literary Awards Winners

The winners of the 2022 Governor General's Literary Awards were announced on November 16 by the Canada Council for the Arts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Edge Closer to 2019 Levels

Bookstore sales were up 8.5% over last year, reaching $6.45 billion, in the first nine months of 2022. The steady improvement in the year leaves bookstore sales 0.8% below pre-pandemic nine-month sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Charkin in London: An Updated A-Z of Trade Publishing

Updating his first Publishing Perspectives column published four years ago, Richard Charkin offers a fresh look at trade book publishing. The post Richard Charkin in London: An Updated A-Z of Trade Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-07 16:59:43 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: Peremoha: Victory for Ukraine

Tokyopop has published 'Peremoha: Victory for Ukraine', a full-color comics anthology presenting the heroism of the Ukrainian people and the fight to defend their nation. Presented here, “The Ghost of Kiev,” a story about the mythical Ukrainian fighter pilot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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At Energized NEIBA Trade Show, Attendees Happy to Be Back

A smaller New England Independent Booksellers Association show was no less lively for it, with booksellers celebrating streaks of good sales and welcoming a new board to the association. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In London and New York, Authors’ Trade Groups Hail Amazon’s Change on Self-Service Ebook Returns

Amazon's change reportedly will prevent a self-service return of a Kindle ebook for a full refund if a consumer has read more than 10 percent of the text. The post In London and New York, Authors’ Trade Groups Hail Amazon’s Change on Self-Service Ebook Returns appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-09-22 19:04:47 UTC ]
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Rights Edition: Bologna Opens Its Agents’ Center to Adult Trade

Bologna Children's Book Fair at 60 makes a major rights-trading change, opening its Agents' Center to adult as well as children's content. The post Rights Edition: Bologna Opens Its Agents’ Center to Adult Trade appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-09-09 18:33:47 UTC ]
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