In Germany: Ebooks Less Than 10% of Market, Tolino Grows

Ronald Schild, CEO at Germany's MVB, discusses developments in German ebook sales — which still command just a single digit market share — and the Tolino ebook platform. The post In Germany: Ebooks Less Than 10% of Market, Tolino Grows appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Market Focus Poland at London Book Fair: ‘We’ve Become Interesting Neighbors’

'We've ceased to be anonymous migrants,' says Dariusz Jaworski. London Book Fair attendees next week will be greeted by Books From Poland. The post Market Focus Poland at London Book Fair: ‘We’ve Become Interesting Neighbors’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gottwals Books Turns 10, Adds 15th Store

Shane Gottwals discusses the strategy that's seen his bookstore grow from a single 1,500 square-foot space to an expanding operation with multiple franchisees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 Best Interlinked Short Story Collections

Michael Knight, author of the linked story collection 'Eveningland,' picks 10 interlinked story collections, including 'Olive Kitteridge' and 'A Visit from the Goon Squad.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Get 'Learning Linux Shell Scripting' ebook ($36 Value) FREE for a limited time

If you're looking for a way to master Linux shell scripting (in any Linux distro or Windows 10), then this ebook from Packt Publishing is an essential read. The book, which covers Bash -- GNU Bourne Again SHell -- usually retails for $36, but for a limited time you can download the full ebook... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of March 2017, according to Amazon's editors

Even as flowers sprout from the ground, great books are also popping up all over the place. Which ones are most worth your time? Amazon editors have selected a list of the books they say are the best to be released in March. Here are the picks, with thoughts from Amazon senior editor Chris Schluep. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Uber CEO pledges to 'grow up' after video shows him lashing out at a driver

Uber Chief Executive Travis Kalanick has apologized, saying he admits he needs “leadership help,” after a video showed him berating one of the company’s drivers. The dashcam video obtained by Bloomberg News and released Tuesday shows Kalanick arguing with driver Fawzi Kamel over Uber’s fares,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marketers are still into Facebook Live

Publishers may have been left questioning the viability of Facebook Live in recent months, but it’s a completely different story on the marketing side of the spectrum. The post Marketers are still into Facebook Live appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Printing money: 10 of the richest book deals of all time

The Obamas’ $60m book deal has broken all records. From James Patterson to JK Rowling and Pope John Paul II, here are some of their closest rivals1. Seventeen books by James Patterson ($100-150m)When? 2009 Related: The audacity of hype: could Obama's presidential memoir be the greatest ever? ... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Denmark’s Egmont Ends 27 Years in Russian Children’s Book Market

Despite its stance among the top three children's publishers in Russia, the Danish media corporation Egmont has sold its Russian operation to shareholders. The post Denmark’s Egmont Ends 27 Years in Russian Children’s Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Government extends PLR to ebooks and e-audiobooks

The government is expanding the Public Lending Right (PLR) to include ebooks and e-audiobooks, meaning their authors will be eligible for payment in the same way as those whose physical books are borrowed from libraries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 'Cloud Management and Security' ebook ($109 value) FREE for a limited time

If you're looking for a way to get started in Cloud computing, or to get more out of an existing setup, Cloud Management and Security from Wiley is an essential read. Written by an expert with over 15 years’ experience in the field, the book usually retails for $109, but for a limited time you... Continue reading at Betanews

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Kobo is the next to offer an ebook subscription service

All-you-can-read ebook subscriptions are nothing new (just ask Amazon), but Kobo is just now joining the fray. It's launching Kobo Plus, a service that offers unlimited reading of eligible books (currently 40,000 titles) for a flat monthly fee. Wh... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Strong publishing' boosts Scotland's market

Publishers and booksellers are “thrilled” with the news that the Scottish market has achieved growth for the second year in a row with 2016 value sales increasing 4.3% year-on-year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Amazon Publishing’s Newest Imprint Makes Its Debut in Germany

Tinte & Feder is Amazon Publishing's second German-language imprint, and is to focus on contemporary and historical fiction. First titles out March 7. The post Amazon Publishing’s Newest Imprint Makes Its Debut in Germany appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Market Focus Poland programme revealed

A programme of author talks, panel discussions, live drawings and "translation slams" has been announced by London Book Fair as part of this year’s Market Focus Poland. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Kobo and Bol.com Launch ‘Kobo Plus’ Ebook Subscription

Entering a sector with a checkered track record, Canada's Kobo and The Netherlands' bol.com start an ebook subscription model for 9.99 euros a month. The post Kobo and Bol.com Launch ‘Kobo Plus’ Ebook Subscription appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Kobo and Bol.com Open ‘Kobo Plus’ €9.99 Ebook Subscription

Entering a sector with a checkered track record, Canada's Kobo and The Netherlands' bol.com are talking sustainability in an ebook subscription model. The post Kobo and Bol.com Open ‘Kobo Plus’ €9.99 Ebook Subscription appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Travel market rises as publishers innovate

Travel publishers promise innovation as print "finds its place" in the market, following second consecutive year of growth. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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S&S global sales down 10% in fourth quarter

Simon & Schuster saw global revenues fall by 10% to $209m (£167.05m) during the fourth quarter of 2016, according to results released by parent company the CBS Corporation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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