Greek Publishing’s Summer of Discontent

In Greece, publishers have stopped printing and bookstore sales have dropped of as much as 90% since new capital controls went into effect in June. The post Greek Publishing’s Summer of Discontent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Dr. Seuss Enterprises will stop publishing these 6 books due to racist imagery

‘Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ catalog represents and supports all communities and families.’ Six Dr. Seuss books are being pulled from publication, the organization who manages the late author’s legacy accounted... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2021-03-02 08:06:15 UTC ]
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Astra Publishing House is launching an international literary magazine.

Astra Publishing House has announced they are launching a new literary magazine, Astra Quarterly, which will start publishing online this fall and in print by the end of 2021. Astra Quarterly will have a strong international focus; it will have an international network of editors, and be... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Australia's standoff with Facebook has lessons for Canada, publisher says

Newly passed legislation in Australia forces Google and Facebook to pay for news, and Canada can learn from it, according to a Canadian publisher and an Australian media professor. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2021-02-25 20:47:52 UTC ]
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What Happens When a Publisher Becomes a Megapublisher?

The merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster has the potential to touch every part of the industry, including how much authors get paid and how bookstores are run. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Trade Publishing Segment Shines in a Flat 2020

Total industry sales rose 0.1% in 2020 compared to 2019 based on year-end figures supplied by 1,354 publishers to AAP’s StatShot program. The two major trade categories had solid gains in the year, while the two big educational segments had declines. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishing’s Specialized Digital Events: Piling Up Higher and ‘Heyer’

The list of rights and licensing events grows as March without London Book Fair approaches. And Regency romance has its day online. The post Publishing’s Specialized Digital Events: Piling Up Higher and ‘Heyer’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-24 16:13:02 UTC ]
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Two Roads to publish memoir from Billy Connolly

Two Roads will publish Billy Connolly's first autobiography, titled Windswept and Interesting.    Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-24 15:35:50 UTC ]
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Hodder to publish Lumley's 'heart-warming' celebration of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Hodder & Stoughton will publish actress Joanna Lumley's A Queen for All Seasons, a "warm and fascinating" celebration of Queen Elizabeth II and her Platinum Jubilee.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Audio Publishers Association Names the 2021 Audie Award Finalists

The prize program, now in its 26th year, prepares for a digital awards ceremony on March 22, having started with some 1,500 submissions. The post Audio Publishers Association Names the 2021 Audie Award Finalists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Beat poet, publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti dead at 101

Poet, publisher and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who helped launch and perpetuate the Beat movement, has died. He was 101.  Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2021-02-23 20:10:42 UTC ]
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Harper Design scores anthology Jim Morrison 'intended to publish'

Harper Design is to release The Collected Works of Jim Morrison, a 600-page anthology of his writings, nearly half of which have never been published before. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Georgian Publishers and PEN Center Protest Nika Melia’s Arrest

The violent state arrest of the Georgian opposition leader prompts a message of alarm to the world publishing community from Tbilisi. The post Georgian Publishers and PEN Center Protest Nika Melia’s Arrest appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-23 16:37:38 UTC ]
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The UK’s IPG Opens Registration for its International Publishing Forum

The UK's Independent Publishers Guild is holding two days of informational and networking events in March at its International Publishing Forum. The post The UK’s IPG Opens Registration for its International Publishing Forum appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Woody Allen's memoir publisher threatens to sue HBO over documentary

Skyhorse Publishing, the imprint behind director Woody Allen's memoir, is considering suing HBO for sampling its audiobook for a documentary series. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-02-22 22:46:48 UTC ]
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Two Roads to publish Hart's memoir on starting over

John Murray Press imprint Two Roads has acquired Devorgilla Days: A Memoir of Hope and Healing by Kathleen Hart, a "heart-warming and deeply moving" memoir about recovery, resilience and starting over. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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4th Estate wins four-publisher auction for 'radical' Osunde debut

Fourth Estate has won a four-publisher auction for Eloghosa Osunde’s “radical and thrilling debut novel Vagabonds! Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Local news could disappear if Canada doesn't stand up to tech giants, Winnipeg newspaper publisher says

Days after Canada pledged to make Facebook pay for news content amid an ongoing media battle with tech giants, a Winnipeg newspaper publisher is warning local news could be in trouble if the government doesn’t take bold action. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2021-02-21 22:04:21 UTC ]
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Kyle to publish debut from hosts of 'Things You Can’t Ask Yer Mum' podcast

Kyle Books will publish the debut book from the hosts of the "Things You Can’t Ask Yer Mum" podcast, Lindsey Holland and Lizzy Hadfield. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Comedian Frank Skinner to publish book with Hodder Faith

Hodder Faith will publish A Comedian’s Prayer Book by Frank Skinner in April 2021. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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‘I’m afraid of repercussions’: Publishing industry members question Google’s motives in paying off News Corp

Google's News Corp deal may pacify Australian lawmakers, but publishing industry members worry about repercussions for smaller publishers. The post ‘I’m afraid of repercussions’: Publishing industry members question Google’s motives in paying off News Corp appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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