Industry heads predict resurgence in 2021 and urge support for bookshops

Senior figures from across the publishing industry have shared their predictions for the year ahead with The Bookseller, with support for high-street retailers and further implementation of diversity practices cited as essential steps. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-07 21:52:12 UTC ]
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New York bookshop launches rescue mission to digitize out-of-print sci-fi titles

Singularity & Co aims to rescue near-extinct 20th century sci-fi titles to ensure they still exist in the next one. Established from a Kickstarter campaign, the small team has already digitized and published A Plunge Into Space and The Torch, both with new cover art, while its third title... Continue reading at Engadget

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FastStats: Publishing Industry Statistics, News and Trends

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Nook headed for UK as Barnes & Noble goes international, dabbles in the Queen's English

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[ Engadget | 2012-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo app for iOS goes international with support for Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish

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New children's bookshop opens in Essex

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BA launches bookshop-finder web function

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Hackney bookshop in London's first 'Cash Mob' event

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Head of property leaves at Waterstones

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Booksellers to select 'Bookshop Originals'

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Industry Sales Pegged At $27.2 Billion

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