Industry leaders look at what lies ahead in 2021

Senior figures in the trade have said support for bookshops is a high priority in the coming year, while promising further steps to improve diversity across the industry. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-08 04:59:16 UTC ]
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Spain’s Publishers Take Stock of Their Industry’s Health

Book industry statistics in Spain show a market still in trouble, despite some signs of growth. Publishers are focusing on relatively healthy export sales to boost revenue. The post Spain’s Publishers Take Stock of Their Industry’s Health appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson UK 'ahead of plan' on 2016 job cuts

A spokesperson for Pearson UK has said the company is "80% of the way there and ahead of plan" on its latest job-cutting restructure, as the wider company looks to make £250m annualised cost savings globally this year plus a further £100m in 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why the 2016 Folio: Show Is a Can’t-Miss Media Industry Event

Tony Silber, vice president of Folio:, gives a preview of what's new and exciting for the most comprehensive magazine industry conference. The post Why the 2016 Folio: Show Is a Can’t-Miss Media Industry Event appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the Love of Industry Data: Nielsen’s Co-Location With Romance Writers of America

With analysis of a "slow erosion" of sales and much more, Nielsen's Romance Book Summit is a mix of research analysis and thematic exploration at the Romance Writers of America's gathering. The post For the Love of Industry Data: Nielsen’s Co-Location With Romance Writers of America appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Self-Publishing 2.0’? An Industry Alliance for Indies Calls the Question

Watching for a day when 'generosity flows in both directions,' ALLi's leadership assesses new development—and division—in the indie-publishing sector. The post ‘Self-Publishing 2.0’? An Industry Alliance for Indies Calls the Question appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Talese's 'Disavowal,' Grove Moving Ahead with 'The Voyeur's Motel'

After appearing to disavow his book after questions were raised about the credibility of a major source in a Washington Post story, Gay Talese's publisher, Grove Atlantic, said it plans to publish the book July 12 as scheduled. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ‘Offing’ Looks Ahead After Editor Resigns

With a new editor-in-chief at the helm, the online literary magazine will recommit to its mission after a summer submissions hiatus. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry chiefs call for calm in the wake of ‘Brexit’ vote

Industry leaders are urging a calm approach as the book trade faces a sudden and prolongued period of economic uncertainty following last week’s decision to leave the European Union. But some also expressed anger at the outcome of the referendum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CI 4: Children's Bookselling Industry 'Only Connects' in Orlando

Despite the recent tragic events that took place days before the start of Children's Institute 4 at the Wyndham Orlando, the conference started off on a high note. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing 3.0: The Atomization of the Publishing Industry

[Sponsored] Four steps toward harnessing the power of audience data for success. The post Publishing 3.0: The Atomization of the Publishing Industry appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atwood awarded PEN Pinter Prize ahead of UK tour

Margaret Atwood has been awarded the 2016 PEN Pinter Prize at the same time it is announced she will be embarking on a UK book tour. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Nonprofit Looks to Foster Publishing Industry in the West

Three Colorado-based publishing professionals are expecting approval from the IRS this month of the Colophon Center, a new foundation aimed at promoting book publishing in the West. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Stocks: May 2016 Performances

With Amazon’s stock price closing at a 52-week high of $722.79 on May 31, the Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose 6.9% in the month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette releases New Star Soccer app ahead of Euros

Hachette has launched a football-themed app based on the BAFTA-winning and multi-million selling game New Star Soccer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At BEA: Poland’s Publishing Industry Is the Market Focus in Chicago

Opportunities and challenges in Poland's publishing market are under discussion this week at BookExpo America, in the wake of a decision against fixed pricing there. The post At BEA: Poland’s Publishing Industry Is the Market Focus in Chicago appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Industry Guild of New York Discusses Faith-Based Publishing

Three publishing experts from different areas of the industry reported on the growth and challenges found in the religion book market during a panel hosted by the BIGNY. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German industry rocked by Federal Supreme Court ruling

A court ruling that ends the decades-long practice of distributing copyright levies equally between authors and publishers is rocking Germany’s book industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Industry Sales Down 2.6% In 2015

The adult book and religion segments were the only categories in which sales rose last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scientology leader threatens UK publisher with legal action

British independent publisher Silvertail Books has been threatened with legal action by lawyers representing Scientology leader David Miscavige. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scientology leader David Miscavige threatens to sue UK publisher over father's memoir

Silvertail Books told that if it releases Ruthless by Ron Miscavige it will face legal actionIndependent UK publisher Silvertail Books has vowed to go ahead with its plans to publish a memoir by the father of Scientology leader David Miscavige, despite legal threats from Miscavige’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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