Government delays decision on UK copyright regime changes

The government has decided not to change copyright exhaustion laws for the time being following a consultation which led to a campaign by the industry. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-18 03:06:52 UTC ]

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UK visit for Khaled Hosseini

Author Khaled Hosseini is to visit the UK in October for a Bloomsbury Institute event and media... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. spinoff delayed until early next year

Time Warner said Tuesday that it won't complete its plan to separate Time Inc. division into an independent company this year as anticipated, prolonging a period of uncertainty at the publishing division just a little bit longer.Executives now intend to complete the spinoff early next year, Time... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Music industry changes its tune in copyright lawsuit against YouTube channel Fullscreen

The music industry’s lawsuit against a popular YouTube channel this week could indicate that publishers are looking for savvier ways to attack piracy besides going after YouTube itself, a legal expert said. The National Music Publishers Association Tuesday filed a copyright infringement suit... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does Copyright Make Books Disappear?

A report from the University of Illinois shows that copyright laws have squashed the market for books from the middle of the 20th century. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Hole in Our Collective Memory: How Copyright Made Mid-Century Books Vanish

A book published during the presidency of Chester A. Arthur has a greater chance of being in print today than one published during the time of Reagan.     Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple, Google and others ask US government for more transparency with data requests

Just a few days after Google and Twitter pushed for the government to reveal the number of security-related requests, the Obama administration and Congress have just received another salvo backed by even more tech heavyweights -- 63, to be exact. A letter signed by many of the giants covered by... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US 'ahead of UK on library advocacy'

The UK lags behind the US on library advocacy, according to a researcher contributing to newly... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Decision Time for Barnes & Noble

Uncertainty has been hovering over Barnes & Noble ever since the retailer first reported that 2012 holiday sales— especially those of its Nook reading devices—were well below expectations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French stays at UK number one

Dawn French's Oh Dear Silvia (Penguin) has retained top spot in the official UK book charts... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Does the HarperCollins UK Redmayne Appointment Really Mean?

With former Pottermore CEO Redmayne running HarperCollins UK, publishers wonder what his appointment foretells about the future of the book business. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK’s Tim Healy Hutchinson Sees Big Potential In Asia

Asia is an important growth market for Britain’s second largest publisher, Hachette UK. Sales in the region have grown faster than European markets, says Hachette UK's Group CEO. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weldon stresses 'autonomy' at PRH UK

Penguin and Random House UK will continue to operate as distinct publishing businesses and from... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weldon to lead Penguin Random House UK

Penguin UK chief executive Tom Weldon has been appointed chief executive of Penguin Random House... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Government to consult on PLR extension

The government will consult on plans for the extension of Public Lending Right (PLR) to cover e-... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK's digital sales '£50m in 2012'

Hachette UK's digital sales were £50m in 2012, its chief executive Tim Hely Hutchinson... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA, Sightsavers, Wonder hail new copyright treaty

The Publishers Association (PA) has welcomed a new copyright treaty aimed at improving... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Merger: UK Reactions (And Melville House’s)

At The Bookseller, publishing insiders in the UK gave their advice to the upcoming management of the soon to be merged Penguin/Random House. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google News Becomes Opt-In For German Publishers After Copyright Law Change

Since Google News began, publishers have complained that it scrapes their content and offers little in return, letting readers get vital parts of stories as short snippets. In late 2012, the site settled with Belgian publishers after a six-year-long ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK tour for Maas

US novelist Sarah J Maas will tour the UK for the first time this October. Maas is the author of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google News in Germany asks publishers to opt-in for indexing, sidesteps copyright fees

Despite its "Defend Your Net" campaign last year, Google was unable to fully put the brakes on changes to German copyright law that may mean it has to pay up for news excerpts it indexes. As a result, the company announced that unlike the other 60 countries where Google News operates by relying... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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