In Face of NEA Cuts, Small Presses Worry About Their Futures

The elimination of the NEA, which is proposed in President Trump's just-released budget plan, could have a severe ripple effect on independent publishing, as hundreds of small presses depend on funding from the NEA to stay afloat. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Building for the future: trade staff on diversity

Ahead of the ‘Building Inclusivity in Publishing Conference’ on 13th November, The Bookseller spoke to seven panelists about their experiences of inclusivity in the sector, and what steps can be taken to accelerate change. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mid-sized university presses thriving in unison

Outside of the Oxbridge powerhouses, mid-sized UPs are thriving with bespoke service, local appeal and a global market. Benedicte Page reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AlAmmar's 'Pact' to Borough Press Following Open Call for Muslim Authors

Following an open call for submissions by Muslim writers held by a number of literary agents industry-wide earlier this year, the Borough Press has signed Layla AlAmmar's 'The Pact We Made,' to be published in spring 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Acquires Meadowbrook Press' Backlist

Hachette announced on Monday that it is acquiring the backlist of Meadowbrook Press, best known for titles for both parents and expectant parents; the list will be refreshed and reissued as Da Capo or Running Press releases. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At SCIBA Show, Booksellers Look to the Future

More than 200 members of the bookselling community gathered at the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association trade show October 27-28. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shriver to narrate novella for Borough Press

The Borough Press is publishing the first standalone novella by Lionel Shriver this November: a "biting" examination of love and ownership entitled The Standing Chandelier. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Halperin book cancelled by Penguin Press US

A book co-authored by disgraced political journalist Mark Halperin has been cancelled by Penguin Press in America, according to reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Red Wheel Buys Career Press, Hires Peter Turner

In moves that add scale and diversify its business, Red Wheel/Weiser has acquired Career Press and hired former Shambhala Publications publisher Peter Turner as associate publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dome Press to publish Shakespearean novelisation Juliet and Romeo

The Dome Press has signed Juliet and Romeo, described as an old story told in an "entirely new way", putting Juliet at the centre. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Creative industries facing 'catastrophic' loss of talent after Brexit, report warns

Britain’s creative industries are facing a "potentially catastrophic" loss of talent and skills following Brexit, the Creative Industries Federation has warned, arguing that the end of freedom of movement poses a "huge risk" to the sector. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J.P. Leventhal to Retire, BD&L Folded Into Running Press

Black Dog & Leventhal founder and publisher J.P. Leventhal will step down on December 31 after 25 years with the company. BD&L has been folded into HBG's Running Press imprint, effective immediately. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jamie Dimon claims the corporate tax cut is all about helping workers. Don't believe him.

One of the most famous lines associated with a government sex scandal was uttered in 1963 by Mandy Rice-Davies, a party girl and peripheral player in the Profumo affair, which helped bring down Harold Macmillan’s Tory government. Informed during an appearance on the witness stand that one of the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook and Twitter could face 'online abuse levy'

The government wants firms such as Facebook and Twitter to publish annual reports on abuse. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Call to Action for Publishers at Frankfurt’s Opening Press Conference

Speakers at the opening press conference of the 2017 Frankfurt Book Fair stressed the importance of book publishing and freedom to publish, as well as the need to focus on tomorrow's readers. The post Call to Action for Publishers at Frankfurt’s Opening Press Conference appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Glamour magazine goes digital-first and cuts back print editions

Job losses expected as publisher Condé Nast announces UK version of title will move from monthly to twice a yearThe British edition of the fashion title Glamour is to implement a digital-first strategy under which it will print a magazine twice a year and merge its editorial and commercial... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Company spotlight: looking to the future at Aitken Alexander

After a tough year at Aitken Alexander, Clare Alexander says the agency is ready to return to the spotlight. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lantana and Peepal Tree make £10k independent press prize shortlist

The Clarissa Luard Award for Independent Publishers has been revealed with Lantana Publishing, Little Toller Books, Peepal Tree Press and Penned in the Margins all in the running for the £10,000 prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Third World Press's 50 Years of Black Literature and Politics

Originally founded in Chicago as Third World Press in 1967, the Third World Press Foundation has been challenging the publishing landscape with its African-American literature ever since. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Laureate Child worries books are 'too cheap'

The perils and opportunities of digital, recent pushes for greater diversity in publishing and the “devaluation” of books were all discussed at The Bookseller's Children’s Conference on Tuesday (26th September). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oxford University Press India Begins Publishing in Indian Languages

From Scroll.in: After more than 100 years of publication in English, Oxford University Press in India is embarking on projects in Bengali and Hindi. The post Oxford University Press India Begins Publishing in Indian Languages appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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