HarperCollins to Buy Houghton Mifflin’s Trade Publishing Unit

The $349 million deal will help the publisher expand its back catalog at a moment of growing consolidation in the book business. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2021-03-29 19:44:12 UTC ]

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Mauri School: Italy’s Trade Down 23.2 Million Units in 2024

The change to Italy's '18App' 'culture voucher' reportedly cost Italy's book business some €62.7 million, per AIE. The post Mauri School: Italy’s Trade Down 23.2 Million Units in 2024 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-01 01:21:37 UTC ]
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TikTok Uncertainty Prompts the Book Business to Envision an Even Better Future

Industry leaders acknowledge that the platform has been a phenomenal catalyst for book sales and building community, but some see its perilous future as an opportunity to build direct, sustainable relationships with readers across multiple channels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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What Should Book Publishing Expect Under a Second Trump Administration?

The free expression–averse, tariff-happy president is in the White House once more. This time, the book business knows what to expect—mostly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Harlequin Trade Publishing Consolidates Its Imprints

The HarperCollins division is eliminating its Canary Street Press and Graydon House imprints and incorporating existing titles into Hanover Square Press, MIRA Books, and Park Row Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Wiley Gives Its Trade Program a Shot in the Arm

A year ago, Wiley began increasing its investment in its trade publishing business and acquisitions, Those efforts are now paying out, as title output and sales have both posted solid gains. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Top 10 Book Business News Stories of 2024

Major contractions in the independent book distribution space, an explosion of artificial intelligence tools and businesses, and turmoil over freedom of expression in multiple sectors defined the book business landscape throughout the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s Publishers: ‘Relieve the Burden on Culture’

As the Scholz coalition spirals toward a new parliamentary election, book business leaders lay out what they need. The post Germany’s Publishers: ‘Relieve the Burden on Culture’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-14 15:07:40 UTC ]
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How to Help Rebuild Libraries in Conflict Zones

Alison Tweed, CEO of U.K.–based charity Book Aid International, describes the destruction of libraries in Lebanon, Ukraine, and Iraq and advises on how the book business can help to rebuild them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Sustainability Industry Forum Evaluates Its First Two Years

The Independent Publishers Guild is one of seven associations collaborating on sustainability efforts in the book business. The post The UK’s Sustainability Industry Forum Evaluates Its First Two Years appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-12 15:25:00 UTC ]
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Engadget Podcast: Hunting data center vampires with Paris Marx

This week, we’re joined by tech critic Paris Marx to discuss Data Vampires, his latest Tech Won’t Save us podcast series. We chat about how data centers suck up vast amounts of power, water and other resources, and why the AI boom is exacerbating those issues. Also, Devindra and Ben dive into a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-11 13:30:50 UTC ]
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A Look at Crime and Mystery in the Philippines’ Book Market

Organizers of Frankfurt’s 2025 Guest of Honor Philippines program describe crime and mystery writing in the Philippine market. Sponsored. Publishing Perspectives Staff Report ‘More Than Solving a Mystery’ hile much of the book world is focused on the upcoming 76th edition of  Frankfurter... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-04 12:00:59 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishing 2024: Unicorns and Glitter

Kids Can Press’s publisher says the book business can be demanding and unpredictable, but it’s also deeply fulfilling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PublisHer Plans Its First North American Event

The PublisHer international network for women in the book business announces a first North American meeting for late this month. The post PublisHer Plans Its First North American Event appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-09-17 22:05:13 UTC ]
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AAP StatShot: US Trade Publishing Up 16.5 Percent in May

Increases in adult nonfiction and children's fiction sales contributed to strong numbers in May's StatShot report on the US book market. The post AAP StatShot: US Trade Publishing Up 16.5 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-07-18 19:44:56 UTC ]
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing Untouched by Namesake Bankruptcy

After the entertainment company of the same name filed for bankruptcy, some in the book business wondered how the closure would impact the publisher. It won't. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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College Community Rallies Against DOE Effort that Would Upend Inclusive Access Programs

The college instructional materials community and a number of book business organizations are in the final stages of trying to fight off a plan by the Department of Education that would make it more cumbersome for college students to take part in programs that permit them to buy instructional... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Layoffs Hit Little, Brown Editorial; Tracy Sherrod, More Depart

Tracy Sherrod, one of the few prominently positioned Black women in the trade publishing industry, was among a number of established editors recently laid off at Little, Brown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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