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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The Bookseller unites trade and book awards

The Bookseller has acquired The British Book Awards, also known as the Nibbies, from the estate of Publishing News founder and editor Fred Newman. The deal means that in 2017 The Bookseller will run a unified book awards event for the first time since 2004, when the British Book Awards split... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent Booksellers End Year on High Note

Independent booksellers overcame an election-year slump in November and the lack of a must-have title to finish the year flat or slightly up. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milo Yiannopolous Book Deal with S&S Generates Backlash

After news broke that 'Breitbart Tech' editor and "alt-right" pundit Milo Yiannopoulos received a $250,000 advance from S&S in a deal for his book 'Dangerous,' the book world has taken its grievances to Twitter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What’s Ahead for Bookselling in 2017

Despite the contentious presidential election, sales at indie bookstores are expected to be up slightly last year, edging out what had been for many a record year in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller moves to Westminster Tower

The Bookseller has moved offices and is now situated on Westminster Tower on Albert Embankment in London SE1. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chapel Hill Restaurant's Book Prize Nourishes Southern Writers, Booksellers

The Crook's Corner restaurant in Chapel Hill has sponsored a literary award since 2013, and recently increased the prize to $5,000 for the best debut novel about the South. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Booksellers See Early Holiday Sales Boost

A post-election sales bounce made for a solid Thanksgiving week at many independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'It's like they were selling heroin to schoolkids': censorship hits booksellers at Kuwait book fair

Many Arab book fairs have been a free space for publishers to sell titles banned in shops, but Kuwait has seen raised levels of censorship – turning the book trade into a risky businessArab book fairs are like a giant travelling circus; no sooner does one end than publishers are boxing up books,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More Independent Booksellers Are Getting Into the Publishing Business

Looking to boost their bottom lines, some indies are forgoing things like cafes and coffee bars to become full-fledged publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Phoenix digital marketing firm lays off 100 as it discontinues direct sales

Phoenix-based digital marketing firm G/O Digital has laid off less than 100 employees today as it discontinued its direct sales business unit. G/O Digital CEO Tim Fagan said his company, which used to be part of Gannett Publishing Services and now is part of McLean, Virginia-based Tegna Inc.,... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) review: This is the Echo most people should buy

When I reviewed the Amazon Echo 13 months ago, I predicted that people would want one in every room. The Echo can control your home’s lighting, play music, estimate your commute time, operate a timer, answer trivia questions, read books and news bulletins to you, tell you which movies are at... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Post-Election Reading: Bookseller Picks

Booksellers from across the country on what they are recommending to their customers, from escapist fiction to insightful nonfiction to help understand, well, what just happened. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall Regional Bookseller Shows Full of Energy

The word most frequently used to describe this year's fall regional bookseller trade shows was 'energetic.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dear next generation...

Natalie Jerome writes a letter to the next generation of black, Asian and minority ethnic publishers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2016 Folio: 100 — Director-Level Doers

Recognizing the most forward-thinking and innovative leaders in magazine media. The post The 2016 Folio: 100 — Director-Level Doers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2016 Folio: 100 — Up-and-Coming Trailblazers

Recognizing the most forward-thinking and innovative leaders in magazine media. The post The 2016 Folio: 100 — Up-and-Coming Trailblazers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2016 Folio: 100 — Industry Influencers

Recognizing the most forward-thinking and innovative leaders in magazine media. The post The 2016 Folio: 100 — Industry Influencers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2016 Folio: 100 — C-Level Visionaries

Recognizing the most forward-thinking and innovative leaders in magazine media. The post The 2016 Folio: 100 — C-Level Visionaries appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2016 Folio: 100 — Corporate Catalysts

Recognizing the most forward-thinking and innovative leaders in magazine media. The post The 2016 Folio: 100 — Corporate Catalysts appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NCIBA 2016: Booksellers Upbeat as Show Draws Bigger Crowd

This year's Northern California Independent Booksellers Association fall trade show saw an uptick in attendance as Calvin Crosby oversaw his first fall show as the group's executive director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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