How the Mama of ‘Star Wars’ revolutionized science fiction and fantasy books

Over the course of her career, Judy-Lynn del Rey earned a reputation as a superstar editor among her authors. Think of your favorite fantasy or science-fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you think of its editor or publisher? Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Interactive book to 'open' kids' minds

An interactive children's book to help kids think outside the box is the May showcase winner of data competition Mix & Mash. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA panel asks: Do book critics need an ethics code?

The National Book Critics Circle recently surveyed reviewers about whether ethics guidelines are necessary for the industry. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Seeing Through Digital Eyes At The Biggest Book Expo In The Country

Book Expo America, BEA, used to be the place to go to get your hands dirty with printer's ink--all the books were hot off the presses. Now the annual industry gathering at New York City's Javitz Center has been increasingly invaded by geeks. I'm one of these geeks, despite the fact that I've... Continue reading at Fast Company

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Smith wins first Pushkin House Russian Book Prize

Former People by Douglas Smith, published by Macmillan, has won the inaugural £5,000... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why You Should Try Hacking Books

A few years ago, publishers were looking at what was happening to the music industry and saw digital in an apocalyptic light--now they’re racing to join the digital content fray. “There are still challenges and the margins are still smaller on the digital side, but publishers are figuring out... Continue reading at Fast Company

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Distribution: Bird Street Books Signs with Ingram

Bird Street Books has agreed with Ingram to manage the sales and distribution of their print, ebook, and audiobook titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Competition: Kids review picture books

Stuff is teaming up with the NZ Post Children Books Awards in an initiative to promote the importance of books and reading, and to inspire New Zealand's future writers and illustrators. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Miller to lead new Macmillan US non-fiction division

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Amazon's Kindle Worlds fan fiction publisher draws mixed reactions

Some see Amazon's Kindle Worlds fan fiction publishing platform as a great marketing move, while others are wary of Amazon's ownership of ideas. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bridget Jones book title revealed

The new title for the third instalment in the Bridget Jones Diary book series has been revealed. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon opens fan-fiction service

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[ Stuff | 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon reveals fan fiction platform

Fan fiction authors will be able to publish and sell some titles in the US via new ebook platform Kindle Worlds. Continue reading at BBC World

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Life without Amazon? Barefoot Books is the David that cut ties to Goliath

Massachusetts-based publisher Barefoot Books had previously cut ties with Barnes & Noble and Borders. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Amazon's Kindle Worlds will allow writers to sell fan fiction

The digital publishing platform will let fans write, publish, and sell the stories they've written based on popular books, TV shows, and more. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Amazon launches Kindle Worlds publishing platform for fan fiction, will pay royalties to writers and rights holders

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A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with annotations and drawings by JK Rowling sells for a record £150,000. Continue reading at BBC News

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