Illustrator launches auction for Warchild

Illustrator Leigh Hodgkinson and her publisher Nosy Crow have launched a charity auction to raise... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Amazon Launches Kindle Reader With Goodreads Integration

Looks like Amazon is making good use of its Goodreads acquisition. When it debuted the latest Kindle e–reader Tuesday, among the features and specs touted––faster processor, higher–contrast screen, next–gen light––was Goodreads integration, giving readers a built–in community of 20 million to... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon launches Kindle Matchbook: discounted ebooks for those who own the hard copy

When Amazon launched AutoRip, we looked at our bookshelves and wished that us readers would get something similar. Fortunately, the company had the same idea, and is now announcing Kindle Matchbook. In short, if you've bought one of 10,000 selected titles from Amazon, you'll be entitled to snag... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House launches 'Happy Foodie'

Random House has launched "The Happy Foodie" website, together with a newsletter and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst to launch 99p Esquire Weekly tablet edition

Hearst is preparing to launch a digital weekly edition of monthly men's magazine Esquire this week, in an attempt to appeal to younger readers and stem double-digit circulation falls. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon launches Mexico Kindle store

Amazon has launched the Kindle store in Mexico with over 70,000 Spanish language ebooks. The e-... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dennis launches kids' magazine

Dennis Publishing, the independent publisher of titles such as The Week, is breaking into the children's market for the first time with the launch of Berty Squiggles, a kids' colouring and activity magazine. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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JCDecaux launches Twitter book club on digital screens

JCDecaux has launched a Twitter-driven book club to connect with commuters and use its digital screens in stations to enhance commuters' journeys. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo launches new e-reading devices

Kobo has announced a new batch of e-reading devices to launch worldwide. The range includes three... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Galaxy Tab 3 gets rebranded as 'Homeboy' for launch on LG's Korean mobile network

Considering that Korea's warring giants don't get along too well, it's amusing to see LG offering a Samsung-made tablet on LG U+, the latter's domestic cellular network. The "Homeboy" is a re-branded Galaxy Tab 3 that plugs into U+'s services, including TV channels, music, video, ebook and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Condé Nast launches Amazon subscription service

Condé Nast and Amazon have struck a deal in which the online giant will begin managing print and digital subscriptions for Condé titles, the companies said on Tuesday.The program, called All Access, is meant to simplify the subscription process by sending potential subscribers from the... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp Launches Global Private Ad Exchange

News Corp today announced plans to launch a global programmatic ad exchange that will let advertisers buy across its more than 50 online and mobile products including WSJ.com, Times.co.uk and NYPost.com. News Corp is far from the first to jump on the automated selling trend; other premium... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morning TV Show “Today” Launches a New Book Club

The Today Show's monthly book club gives publishers new hope for Oprah-like success and features interactive elements like Twitter chats. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tesco 'to launch tablet'

Tesco is reportedly readying the launch of its own tablet in time for Christmas. The Times has... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tesco rumored to launch its own tablet, hopes you'll add one to the shopping list

Tesco's grown from supermarket heavyweight to digital content contender thanks to its paid Blinkbox TV / movie and music streaming services, Clubcard TV ad-supported video platform and in-development ebook store. According to The Times, Tesco's about to get into the hardware business, too, with... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. Launches Documentary Video Unit

Time Inc. invested heavily in video initiatives under Laura Lang, but even as the company prepares to transfer leadership to new CEO Joe Ripp, the medium remains a priority. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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REMODELING Magazine Launches 'Home for Life' Virtual Home Tour

  REMODELING magazine announced its launch of “Home for Life 2013,” a virtual tour showing how to remodel a home to be cost-efficient, safe and comfortable for life after retirement. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Insert Coin: Choose Your Own Adventure launches interactive cartoon app on Kickstarter

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. There may be an iPad version of Choose Your Own Adventure coming, but will it happen or... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House Launches SF/Fantasy Writing Community

Suvudu, Random House's online destination for science fiction and fantasy fans, launched Suvudu Universe, an online community for SF and fantasy bloggers. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Creepy Cute: A Beautifully Illustrated Book of Kafka — For Kids

The author's children were so mesmerized by Kafka's strange, macabre tales that he wrote My First Kafka: Runaways, Rodents and Giant Bugs, an illustrated, kid-friendly adaptation of three classic Kafka stories.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen launches BookScan Brazil

Book retail sales measurement service Nielsen BookScan has launched its service in Brazil.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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