Generational shift in Bookseller 100

This year's Bookseller 100—our annual list of the main movers and shakers in the book trade—marks a generational shift. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oasis Audio Expands, Shifts Leadership

Domain Communications, the parent company of Oasis Audio, is expanding its publishing line to include branded home video products under a new name, Oasis Family Media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A plea to booksellers, and one to publishers

In her speech at the Booksellers Association conference, Rosamund de la Hey had one plea for booksellers, and another for publishers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Booksellers Report Solid Summer Sales

Sales were strong across much of the country this past summer, and the attitude going into the fall is positive, according to a survey of more than 15 independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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O'Reilly heads mentoring scheme for indie booksellers

Indie booksellers looking to develop their business will be able to access free mentoring from former Dulwich Books owner Sheila O’Reilly, thanks to an initiative by the Unwin Charitable Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Post-Harvey, Texas Booksellers Face Different Realities and Challenges

While Lori's Book Nook in Rockport, Tex., was destroyed by the storm, many booksellers in the region faced minimal damage. For the booksellers that have reopened, the biggest concern is a lack of customers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers lose business after AbeBooks.com goes down

Indie booksellers around the world suffered lost income over the weekend when the Amazon-owned website AbeBooks.com went down for nearly two days. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones bookseller Walters and Hepburn sign with S&S

Simon & Schuster has made two new acquisitions for its digital-first programme for commercial women's fiction, Digital Originals. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Polish Bookseller Empik Approved to Accelerate Its Growth By Acquiring Distributor Platon

Given a green light by competition authorities, Poland's bookseller Empik adds Platon to its assets, a major national and international distribution outfit. The post Polish Bookseller Empik Approved to Accelerate Its Growth By Acquiring Distributor Platon appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weathering Harvey, Houston Booksellers Offer a Helping Hand

One Houston area bookstore reported trouble from flooding, while most others will re-open today after days being closed in the wake of devastating Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PowerHouse’s Susanne König Wins First Frankfurt US Booksellers Award

Contributing to programs that highlight books in translation, New York's Susanne König is named the first bookseller in a newly established award. The post PowerHouse’s Susanne König Wins First Frankfurt US Booksellers Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstores Are Booming. Bookselling As a Second Career Is Too.

A number of the nation's newest bookmongers have either transitioned out of highly lucrative careers or intend to do so. These are their stories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet the 2017 Folio: 100

From content connoisseurs to dynamic disruptors, marketing masters, revenue generators, and visionaries—the Folio: 100 intersects consumer, b-to-b, regional, enthusiast and association publishing—big and small. The post Meet the 2017 Folio: 100 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Texas Indie Bookstore Day, Lone Star Booksellers Try Self Promotion

Texas Independent Bookstore Day, set to launch on Saturday, will feature booksellers throughout the state, with stores in Houston, Austin and Dallas participating. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manga Houses Shift Focus to Anime Expo over San Diego

Over the last few years, manga publishers have been shifting their focus and exhibition marketing dollars to Anime Expo, a major show focused on manga, anime and Japanese pop culture based in L.A., over the San Diego Comic-Con International. The trend continued this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day

In Canada, BookNet's check on sales shows ebooks a bit up, In the UK, a new author day is announced by London Book Fair and the US-based Writer's Digest. The post Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Bookseller Becky Anderson Running for Congress

Chicagoland indie bookseller Becky Anderson filed to run for U.S. Congress in Illinois' sixth district in the September Democratic Party primary, hoping to unseat in November the six-term Republican incumbent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hudson Booksellers Opens New Concept Store

The second Ink by Hudson, a new concept bookstore from the airport retailer, has opened at the Tucson International Airport. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Bookseller Indigo Eyes a Move into U.S. for 2018

After booking C$1 billion in revenue in its most recent fiscal year, Canadian bookselling chain Indigo is looking to expand into the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Solutions in India 2017: Gearing Up for the Shifts and Twists in the Digital Content Industry

Everything is different, and yet the same. Think about Polaroid cameras, which were first replaced by digicams and later smartphones for snapping instant photos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit cloud on horizon for Irish booksellers

Irish booksellers are being pressured to sell more books at lower prices after currency fluctuations following the Brexit referendum sucked value out of the market, The Bookseller has been told. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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