Graphic Novels Had a Strong 2016, Though Comics Sales Slowed

Retailers blame the presidential campaign and postelection anxiety for the year ending on a flat note, but some categories are growing in the book trade and in the comics shop market. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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#DiverseDecember creators expand 'hugely popular' social media campaign to run for all of 2016

The original hashtag, created after the World Book Night failed to include BAME authors on its giveaway list, has rebranded as #ReadDiverse2016 to ‘celebrate diversity in all its forms’ for the whole year#DiverseDecember, last month’s celebration of writers of colour, was “hugely popular”... Continue reading at The Guardian

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No Women for Comics Prize Incites Fury in France

The 30-name longlist for the prestigious Grand Prix d’Angoulême honoring comic book artists in France, included no women, prompting a burgeoning boycott The post No Women for Comics Prize Incites Fury in France appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's reports 3.1% hike in Christmas sales

Blackwell’s continued the success of other brick and mortar retailers this Christmas, reporting a 3.1% like-for-like increase in sales over the festive period. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atkinson wins second Costa Novel Award in three years

The category winners of the Costa Book Awards 2015 have been revealed, with Kate Atkinson winning in the Novel category for the second time in three years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Algonquin Goes Vinyl for ‘Music City’ Novel Promo

In a small press first, Algonquin released a 45 to promote Ed Tarkington's debut novel, which is shot-through with ‘70s music. It features two original songs written and performed by Grammy-nominated country musician Will Hoge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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One of the Country’s Oldest Bookstores for Sale

Otto Bookstore in Williamsport, Pa., one of the oldest continuously operating bookstores in the U.S., is on the market. Owner Betsy Rider, age 81, is ready to retire. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What's happening in children's books in 2016? A literary calendar

Want to know when your favourite author has a new book published? When the awards are being dished out? What film adaptations are up-coming or get the low-down on festivals near you? Then check out our literary calendar for 2016Have we missed anything? Email us at [email protected]... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Twins in San Diego born minutes apart -- one in 2015, the other in 2016

Twins in San Diego are getting some attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2015 and the other in 2016. Jaelyn Valencia was born New Year's Eve at 11:59 p.m. Her twin brother, Luis Valencia Jr., arrived at 12:01 a.m. on New Year's Day. Join the conversation on... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Print Sales Up Again

Unit sales of print books from outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan increased 2.8% in 2015 over 2014, marking the second consecutive year that print units posted annual gains. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Watchman’ Tops Print Sales in 2015

The 2015 print bestseller list was topped, not surprisingly, by Harper Lee’s first new book in 55 years, "Go Set a Watchman," which was announced in February and went on sale in July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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What Does 2016 Hold for Digital?

What is going on with ebooks? As 2016 dawns, what’s driving a decline in trade ebook sales is one of the big questions hanging over the publishing industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Michael Joseph, PRH strong in run-up to Christmas

Penguin imprint Michael Joseph’s Ladybird parodies had another strong week in the final days before Christmas, while the Penguin Random House group dominated the top of the charts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hearst Magazines Will Test Out New Print Concepts in 2016

Hearst Magazines president David Carey says that the company will test out new print magazine concepts in 2016, and partner with "next-generation content creators and technology companies" to launch new editorial products and joint ventu ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

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YA novel to be Glyndebourne opera

Glyndebourne will next year stage an opera based on Nothing, a YA novel by Danish author Janne Teller released in the UK by Scottish independent publisher Strident. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Why print book sales are rising, and books are getting longer

E-book sales have remained stagnant in 2015. But print book sales are up, and Harper Lee's latest novel and adult coloring books are the big winners. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Grayson Perry fronts 2016's English PEN fundraiser

English PEN's annual fundraising event 'Inspirations’ in 2016 is set to feature British artist Grayson Perry CBE. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Jonathan Safran Foer to publish first novel in a decade

Here I Am is the story of an American Jewish family, set against a background of traumatic events in the Middle EastJonathan Safran Foer’s first novel in 11 years, set against a backdrop where Israel is invaded and the Middle East has been hit by an earthquake, will be published next... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Publishers Weekly’s Top Comics Stories of 2015

These are the ten most popular stories about graphic novels and comics published on publishersweekly.com in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AAP Reports Trade Sales Down in August

Sales fell 11.3% in the adult books segment compared to August 2014 and sales in the children's/young adult category dropped 5.8%, according to AAP's monthly StatShot report. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Charlie Hebdo contributor's graphic memoir to Two Roads

Two Roads has acquired the international bestselling graphic memoir The Arab of the Future, by former Charlie Hebdo contributor and cartoonist Riad Sattouf. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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