Sales of adult trade books fell 2.7% in 2019 compared to 2018, while sales in the children/young adult segment rose 6.8%, according to AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
Foyles’ sales were marginally up in value terms in December, despite the mini-chain being hit by a drop in footfall, which it said was a result of adverse weather and roadworks outside its flagship branch on Charing Cross Road in London. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a sector that has struggled elsewhere, figures for 60 of the smallest players in the UK industry show sales up 79% in the last yearIndependent publishers have unleashed a boom in sales, according to new research. Latest figures from Inpress, which works with 60 of the smallest players in the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The city of Barcelona may only have 1.6 million residents, but it dictates much of what Spanish speakers around the world read. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Showing upticks for both adults and children's/YA book sectors, the news looks good for the first half of 2017–if adjustments don't change things. The post US Industry Sales for Half of 2017: Looking Good, So Far appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of adult trade book rose 3.1% in the first six months of 2017 over the comparable period in 2016, according to figures released by the AAP. Sales of children’s/young adult books increased 4.5% over the first half of 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First time in more than two years: the Association of American Publishers ' monthly StatShot report shows an increase in ebook sales in the US. The post Industry Notes: US Ebook Sales Slightly Up in May; Sourcebooks Signs With Gotham for Film, TV appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A survey of publishers put flat sales ahead of competition from other entertainment as the #1 industry challenge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Second quarter revenue rose 10% at Simon & Schuster in the second quarter of 2017 over the comparable period in 2016, while earnings rose 8%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three industry vets are out as the publishing house revamps revenue structures. The post Condé Nast Eliminates Publishers, Adds Industry-Specific Sales appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2017-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Baroness Gail Rebuck has called for the needs of the creative industries to be "truly recognised” by government following prime minister Theresa May's speech. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the first full week of sales after the election, unit sales slipped 1% over the comparable week in 2015. New books by Megyn Kelly and Bernie Sanders had solid starts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore sales rose 9.7% in April, to $757 million, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Led by a 34% increase in sales of digital audio, sales of audiobooks rose 20% in 2015 over 2014, to an estimated $1.78 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster reported revenue of $145 million in the first quarter of 2016, flat with revenue in the same period in 2015. Operating income rose 8%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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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In the AAP's first report on 2015 results, the organization found that industry sales fell 2.6% in the year compared to 2014. The figures reflect sales reported by 1,205 publishers to AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A report from Nielsen about India's book market shows rising literacy rates and education, complicated by 22 languages and over 1,600 dialects. The post Is It Time for India’s Book Market to Gain ‘Industry’ Status? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The publisher has created a new position--v-p of trade sales and marketing--and appointed senior editor Brendan Curry to the post. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The adult coloring book boom helped push trade sales up 9.5% in November compared to the same period in 2014. Sales for trade paperbacks, the format of choice for coloring books, were up 31%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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