Hachette, Ingram Drop Plans to Buy Perseus

The planned acquisition of Perseus, by Hachette Book Group and Ingram, is off. David Steinberger, CEO of Perseus, said that, despite much effort from all three parties, an agreement could not be be reached on "everything necessary" to close the deal. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orbit Plans to Serialize New K.J. Parker Fantasy Epic

In a literary experiment, fantasy novelist K.J. Parker will serialize his new epic story in monthly ebooks, writing it as he goes along. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ingram Adds Korea to Global Alliance

The Ingram Content Group has added another member to its Global Connect alliance, reaching an agreement with South Korea’s Korean Studies Information Co. Ltd. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Firefly buys new Kat Ellis novel

Penny Thomas, publisher at Wales-based Firefly Press, has acquired world English rights to Purge, a YA novel by author Kat Ellis. The novel, described as a powerful and romantic excursion into futuristic fantasy, is about a 17-year-old called Mason who is kicked out of his community. Forced to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headey buys film rights for 'H is for Hawk'

Film rights for Helen Macdonald’s H is for Hawk (Jonathan Cape) have been acquired by actress Lena Headey, who stars in the hugely successful television series “Game of Thrones”.   The deal was brokered by Emily Hayward-Whitlock at Knight Hall Agency Ltd on behalf of Jessica Woollard at The... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women Buy Books, Men Review Them

VIDA's annual survey of literary publications found that book reviewing and literary coverage is still dominated by men. The post Women Buy Books, Men Review Them appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber, Perseus Strike Partnership Deal

London-based publisher Faber & Faber and the Perseus Books Group have entered into a partnership that will see Faber using Perseus’ digital technology to publish its books globally, in both print and digital. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber and Perseus grow partnership

Faber has launched a new publishing partnership with the Perseus Books Group in the US, and will now publish in the US directly, beginning in spring 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Customer Relationship manager for Hachette

Hachette UK has appointed Tim Perhar, formerly of Global Radio, in the newly created role of group customer relationship management (CRM) manager. Perhar was at Global Radio for five years, where he worked with a CRM platform to increase the levels of engagement between listeners and the Global... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette, Penguin Random House Back Revision to Indiana Religious Freedom Law

The Hachette Book Group and Penguin Random House have both issued statements commending Indiana legislators for revising the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette chiefs dismiss subscription model

The c.e.o of Hachette UK and the chairman of Hachette Livre have both dismissed the ebook subscription model, calling it "absurd" and "cannibalising". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Livre's Nourry discusses Amazon and ebooks

Arnaud Nourry, the chairman and chief executive of Hachette Livre discusses the terms impasse with Amazon and the future for print and 'e' Hachette Livre will move into its new purpose-built offices in Vanves (on the outskirts of Paris) on April 7. Even though the new building is very elegant,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Hachette HQ will be 'talent magnet'

Hachette’s new London headquarters Carmelite House will become a “talent magnet” for authors and publishers, but the move will not compromise competition between the adult divisions, c.e.o. Tim Hely Hutchinson has said. In an interview with The Bookseller, Hely Hutchinson also addressed the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Twitter and Hachette partner on author videos

Hachette UK is working with Twitter to launch a series of videos featuring its authors talking about what they are writing live from their location using Twitter’s new Periscope app. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker buys picture book series from Ardagh and Elwick

Walker Books UK has snapped up a new picture book series written “in complete  collaboration” by writer Philip Ardagh and illustrator Elissa Elwick.  Deirdre McDermott, picture book publisher at Walker, acquired the world rights to four books in The Little Adventurers series.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Bologna: Mattel Publishing Has New Plans

At the Bologna Book Fair, toy company Mattel announced new plans to publish books and digital stories for Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and others. The post From Bologna: Mattel Publishing Has New Plans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier in Talks to Buy Men's Fitness From American Media

Bonnier Corporation, publisher of dozens of special-interest publications including Saveur and Popular Science, is in talks to buy Men's Fitness magazine from American Media Inc., according to two people with knowledge of the conversations.One person said the expected sale price is "just shy of... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Respond to Bookstore Chain's Dropping Heaven Books

Publishers offered a measured response to news that the Lifeway Christian Stores chain will no longer carry "heaven tourism" books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clays buys two web presses for digital production

Book printers Clays is purchasing multiple HP Inkjet Web Presses in preparation for the next stage in its digital production print strategy for the UK book market.   Clays will begin installation of its first HP Inkjet Web Press in April.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Catholics Flock to L.A. Congress to Buzz about Francis, Buy Books

The loss of Image Books, Pope Francis's popularity with both liberals and conservatives, and the lack of high-profile female speakers were top subjects at L.A. Congress, the nation’s largest annual gathering of Roman Catholics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rakuten to buy OverDrive for £275m

Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten is to buy OverDrive, which provides an ebook library lending platform, for $410m (£275m) in cash. The move will help Rakuten to expand into "new market segments". OverDrive is a distribution platform which supplies ebooks, audiobooks, music and streaming... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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