Having grown revenue to just under £20 million since its launch in 2003 to the year ended March 31, 2012, largely on the strength of inexpensive children’s and adult print books, Igloo Books, based in Northamptonshire, England, is looking to digital and international markets to drive its next round of growth. Although the U.S. accounted for about 20% of its total sales in fiscal 2012, the company just added Doug Pocock, most recently with Egmont USA, to help expand sales in America. Pocock joins Jonny Illingworth and Jennifer Harrison to spend about half of their time in the States talking to accounts, said John Styring, Igloo CEO. His goal for the current year is to hit £8 million in sales in the U.S., something Styring believes can be achieved by expanding into more mass merchants. Igloo has a good presence in Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, but is not as strong among the mass merchandisers in the U.S. as in the U.K. “We have a strong relationship with Wal-Mart in the U.K.,” Styring noted. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Having grown revenue to just under £20 million since its launch in 2003 to the year ended March 31, 2012, largely on the strength of inexpensive children’s and adult print books, Igloo Books, based in Northamptonshire, England, is looking to digital and international markets to drive its next... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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This year, I’m celebrating Pride through LGBTQ children’s books. I’m building a new library for my two kids and wife Stefanie, who is trans and transitioned just two years ago. We began with Being You: A First Conversation About Gender (Penguin, 2021) and a pride alphabet book, Pride Puppy... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Books Inc., the Bay Area's oldest independent bookstore sporting 11 locations, will operate two book fair models—one traditional, one designed for underserved schools—through its new literary nonprofit, the Reading Bridge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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'The prohibition of books betrays so much about their times and the respective political order,' says Frankfurt's Juergen Boos ahead of Book Fair's presentation of documenta 14's new 'The Parthenon of Books.' The post Frankfurt Book Fair Presents Documenta 14: Building A New ‘Parthenon of Books’... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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British publishers discuss how transatlantic collaboration can boost books’ performance and the work it takes to maintain mutually beneficial relationships. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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A lot has happened since Wattpad announced in January 2019 that it was starting a print publishing division. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Readers dream about owning their own bookstore. So let's indulge in the fantasy: design a bookstore and get a matching book recommendation! Continue reading at Book Riot
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Several new and forthcoming faith-based books on marriage and parenting feature straight-talk, Scripture, and a spike of humor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Two programming events at London Book Fair will have particular bearing on Russia's aggression in Ukraine. The post London Book Fair: Ukraine’s Presence at the Trade Show appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The author of the upcoming novel, ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land,’ rejoices in libraries, research, and books that transport readers to other lives and times. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The fast-growing children's book publisher A Kids Book About is building a podcast network to extend its reach and expand the way it tells stories and sparks conversations. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
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Fred Klein, who helped make Bantam Books a major force in mass market paperback publishing in the 1960s and 1970s, died on October 22. He was described by a former colleague as "the greatest ringmaster the publishing world has ever known.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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A black author challenges publishing to be more daring in creating space for all writers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Add these to your reading list if you want to create a truly inclusive work environment. As massive crowds fill the streets to protest police brutality following the death of George Floyd, many people are also taking another important action: reading.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
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Humiliation is a debut collection of nine stories by Paulina Flores. Each story takes place in Chile, in port cities marked by poverty, and all are tied together with the themes of disgrace, pride and shame experienced both publicly and personally by each of the richly described characters.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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The National Book Award finalist answers 10 questions about her debut memoir The Yellow House. The post Building The Yellow House: An Interview With National Book Award Finalist Sarah M. Broom by Cassandra Lipp appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2019-10-11 13:00:04 UTC ]
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Even as the UK Parliament was compounding the UK's confusion on Brexit at Westminster Tuesday evening, the London Book Fair International Book Awards audience cheered internationalism and cross-cultural solidarity in the largest yet round of honors for the program. The post London Book Fair’s... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The second Children’s Books Salon in New York City brought together 26 international and nearly 70 American children’s book publishers for meetings and discussions. The post Children’s Books Salon: Building a ‘Global Community’ of Publishers in New York City appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kerry Hudson explains how the Breakthrough Festival came about, and how it is different to traditional literary festivals. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chronicle Books is launching a new series of books in partnership with the LEGO Group starting in 2020. The books, aimed at adult fans of the toys, will include gift books, puzzles and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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