Hely Hutchinson: industry must stand up for its 'liberal principles'

Hachette UK c.e.o. Tim Hely Hutchinson has called for the defence of publishing's "liberal" principles in a speech at today's Building Inclusivity in Publishing Conference, as the world lurches politically towards the right. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March StatShot: US Book Industry Up 3.2 Percent Year-to-Date

The AAP StatShot figures for March 2023 arrive with trade revenues up 0.2 percent for the month of March, 1.1 percent year-to-date. The post March StatShot: US Book Industry Up 3.2 Percent Year-to-Date appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-09 16:06:34 UTC ]
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Innovation Fuels the Thriving Audiobook Industry

Publishers are developing new strategies and leveraging existing strengths in the ever-evolving audiobook market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Morning After: Industry leaders say AI presents 'risk of extinction' on par with nuclear war

With the rise of AI language models and tools like ChatGPT and Bard, we've heard warnings from people involved, like Elon Musk, about the risks posed by AI. Now, a group of high-profile industry leaders has issued a one-sentence statement: “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-31 11:15:45 UTC ]
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Publishing Industry Sales Inched Up in February

Gains in religious and higher educational publishing offset dips in the trade segments in February, resulting in a 0.2% sales gain for the 1,240 publishers that report sales to AAP's StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘There’s a lot of desperation’: Confessions of a PR industry veteran on PR’s ‘reputation problem’

PR pros say they're feeling the pressure of new client demands in a changing digital media landscape. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2023-05-10 04:01:00 UTC ]
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‘There’s a lot of desperation’: Confessions of a PR industry veteran on PR’s ‘reputation problem’

PR pros say they're feeling the pressure of new client demands in a changing digital media landscape. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2023-05-10 04:01:00 UTC ]
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New Leaf Literary & Media Evolves Team to Meet Changing Industry Demands

The New York City-based literary agency announced three new director-level promotions among several new hires and staff changes across the agency. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Publishing these books is a risk’: Taiwan’s booksellers stand up for democracy

Detention of publisher Li Yanhe in China for ‘endangering national security’ has sent chills through island’s literary communityIn a bookstore near one of Taipei’s leading universities, Zeng Da-fu and his wife work quietly into the evening. Zeng has run this store for decades, tucked in a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-29 02:00:23 UTC ]
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At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding

Describing an 'inward-looking atmosphere,' panelists at London Book Fair explored the funding impact of Brexit on the literature market. The post At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-26 13:37:28 UTC ]
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How the gun industry’s ‘quick and fearful’ reaction to Columbine foreshadowed its turn to extremism

In this excerpt from ‘Gunflight,’ Ryan Busse, a former firearms exec turned gun-safety activist, explores the industry’s response to America’s first high-profile school shooting, and the shift to today’s radicalized gun landscape. Ryan Busse is a former firearms executive who spent 25 years at... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2023-04-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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American Libraries Are Taking a Stand Against Book Bans

Some of the best moments of my life have been spent in libraries, first as a patron, later as a librarian, and I have witnessed firsthand how hard the past few decades have been on libraries. As America has continued to dismantle its social safety net, libraries have been forced to pivot from... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-04-21 11:05:00 UTC ]
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UK publishing industry reports record-breaking year in 2022

There were 669m physical books sold in the UK last year, according to new figures from the Publishers AssociationThe UK publishing industry had a “record-breaking year” in 2022, with a total income of £6.9bn.A Year in Publishing, a look at the state of the book market by trade body the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-17 11:26:08 UTC ]
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Charkin: ‘The Culture of Bloomsbury and Industry Progress’

The 'Miss Pergamon' contest, Bloomsbury, and 'the prominent roles taken by women' in publishing are on Richard Charkin's mind, in this exclusive pre-publication excerpt from his forthcoming memoir. The post Charkin: ‘The Culture of Bloomsbury and Industry Progress’ appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-10 05:00:53 UTC ]
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Oxford Industries, Scholastic fall, Activision rises

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Oxford Industries, Scholastic fall, Activision rises Continue reading at ABC News

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AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Gains 3.5 Percent in January

The first monthly StatShot report from the Association of American Publishers in 2023 shows trade revenues up 3.1 percent in January. The post AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Gains 3.5 Percent in January appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-21 18:18:29 UTC ]
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Publishing Industry Sales Rose 3.5% in January

Despite high returns, sales for the 1,240 companies that report results to AAP's StatShot program increased 3.5% in January, with the adult books segment leading the way. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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International Women’s Day: PublisHer’s Bologna Stand

The new PublisHer pavilion at Bologna International Book Fair co-hosts an International Women's Day breakfast with Kids Can Press. The post International Women’s Day: PublisHer’s Bologna Stand appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-08 06:52:38 UTC ]
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Censorship or context? Australian book industry wrestles with how to refresh outdated classics

Australia has a history of removing controversial elements from children’s texts, but the question of whether they should be edited is not easy to answerGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe news this week that some works of bestselling children’s author... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-25 23:00:04 UTC ]
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Spain’s Liber 2023 Book Fair Announces October Dates

The Liber program, emphasizing the Spanish book industry's business trends, returns this year to Madrid from Barcelona.  The post Spain’s Liber 2023 Book Fair Announces October Dates appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-13 17:00:48 UTC ]
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The tech industry still has a long way to go when it comes to accessibility

As many in the accessibility community will tell you, inclusive design isn’t an endeavor that’s “one and done.” It’s a continuous, ongoing effort to ensure that as new products and services are made, people with different needs or disabilities aren’t left out. Over the last three years, Engadget... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-01-16 15:00:07 UTC ]
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