Is Google Play Books your go-to app for reading comic books? If so, your digital page turning is about to get a whole lot better. While the app is getting a number of updates, the most notable is the introduction of vertical scrolling. Rather than... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
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Annabel Pitcher was named a "genuine literary star" this evening as she won the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the fifth year in a row, UK book revenue is down, as consumers switch from print to digital formats and from physical shops to online retailers, even for print purchases. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Eat, Pray, Love' author Elizabeth Gilbert is using her Facebook page to allow fans to pick the cover of her new novel. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The shortlist of ten children's book titles selected by Children's Books Ireland honors Irish authors and illustrators, and six final winners will be announced on May 8. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Research is showing that book sales around the world are in general decline and in some countries people are said to have simply stopped reading. What's to blame? Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quadrille Publishing has acquired The Belle and Boo Book of Craft, a project book inspired by the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anyone who thinks women's writing is all about sex and vampires should take a closer look. Continue reading at The Sydney Morning Herald
[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2013-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Printed book sales in the UK slipped back last week, despite a number of new novels by some of... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A book published by one-man band Prospect Books has won the prestigious André Simon... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From April 23-25 the BAIBF offers exclusive programming for publishing professionals, including a seminar on change management, honors for Latin America's top 50 publishing pros, and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A snapshot of the ebook industry today shows more than 1,000 ebooks with sales of 25,000+. And while our survey of publishers is by no means complete, it's more than enough to prove that the book business is quickly moving to digital. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has a book deal.Mr. Geithner has an agreement with Crown Publishers, an imprint of Random House, Inc. Crown announced Thursday that Geithner's book, currently untitled, is scheduled for 2014.Mr. Geithner plans a "behind-the-scenes" account of the... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2013-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pope Who? White smoke over the Vatican doesn't stand a chance as a trending topic next to the black cloud over one of Google's most beloved products. Google Reader has landed on the company's sunset list, and will wink out of existence on July 1. Problem is, Reader is not as widely beloved as... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2013-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Folio Society is unveiled as the sponsor of new £40,000 literary award which will hand out its first accolade in 2014. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Night UK will be holding its main event in Liverpool this year, in a collaboration... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Katy Perry has reportedly decided to write a book that includes details about her failed marriage to Russell Brand. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster has entered into an agreement with Good Books for the sales, distribution and fulfillment in the United States, Canada and open market of all of its frontlist and backlist titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booker prize winner, Hilary Mantel, could be the first person to win all three major book prizes after being nominated for the Woman's Prize For Fiction. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2013-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Collins will publish Sarah Palin's latest book, “A Happy Holiday IS a Merry Christmas", which will call for a renewed emphasis on the holiday’s religious importance. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-books have been added to the basket of goods used to calculate the UK's rate of inflation, but Freeview set-top boxes are out. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2013-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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