Insight Editions Buys Weldon Owen

In a deal that unites two illustrated book publishers, Insight Editions has acquired Weldon Owen from Bonnier Publishing USA for an undisclosed price. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Books Edition: Agent Karolina Jaszecka’s Outlook for Bologna

The Barcelona-based literary agent Karolina Jaszecka heads for Bologna with a specialty in Polish literature for young readers. (Sponsored) The post Children’s Books Edition: Agent Karolina Jaszecka’s Outlook for Bologna appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-11 13:30:36 UTC ]
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Exact Editions Asks Publishers to Join a Ukraine Collection

The United Kingdom's Exact Editions opens a new 'Ukraine Digital Book Collection' to the public, free to read to April 15, hashtagged #PublishersForUkraine. The post Exact Editions Asks Publishers to Join a Ukraine Collection appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-09 18:03:12 UTC ]
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U.K. Waterstones Buys Blackwell's

Waterstones, the U.K. bookstore chain owned and overseen by the same team—Elliott Advisors and James Daunt—that runs Barnes & Noble has acquired Blackwell's that operates 18 U.K. bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights Edition: Nicolas Roche on BIEF’s New ‘Books From France’ and Paris Book Market

Interview:  A new event—the in-person Paris Book Market—leads BIEF's spring calendar in French publishing-rights activities. The post Rights Edition: Nicolas Roche on BIEF’s New ‘Books From France’ and Paris Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Books To Screen Edition: Literary Agents’ and Rights Directors’ Film Deals

Publishers and literary agents report their books to film deals, and the year ahead already is a standout for film and television adaptations. The post Books To Screen Edition: Literary Agents’ and Rights Directors’ Film Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-11 15:09:04 UTC ]
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What a $6.5 million Super Bowl ad can buy in digital media

This year, a 30-second spot in the Big Game will run advertisers about $6.5 million. Here's what that can buy instead in digital media. The post What a $6.5 million Super Bowl ad can buy in digital media appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-02-11 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Lakeside Book Company to Buy Phoenix Color

Lakeside Book Company, the book printing division of LSC Communications, will acquire Phoenix Color from ALJ Regional Holdings for $134.8 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Cengage buys cybersecurity e-learning firm Infosec for £146m

Education technology firm Cengage Group has agreed to acquire cybersecurity education provider Infosec for $190.8m (£146m).   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New York Times buys viral game Wordle for seven-figure sum

Creator Josh Wardle ‘thrilled’ that newspaper is taking over internet sensationThe New York Times has acquired the viral word game Wordle for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, the publisher announced on Monday.Created by a Reddit engineer and launched in October, Wordle gives players just six... Continue reading at The Guardian

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How to save money on buying books – or get them for free

From using your local library and supporting independent bookshops, to borrowing virtuallyMany websites offer ebooks and audiobooks at no cost. Project Gutenberg lists more than 67,000 out-of-copyright titles which can be read online or downloaded in a wide range of formats. Similarly, Librivox... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Academic Publishing Edition: Amsterdam’s Michiel Kolman on Diversity in STM

In scholarly and academic publishing, Elsevier's Michiel Kolman says, more female leadership is a new and promising development. The post Academic Publishing Edition: Amsterdam’s Michiel Kolman on Diversity in STM appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-28 13:07:42 UTC ]
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Academic Publishing Edition: Wiley’s Jay Flynn on ‘Science Literacy’

As the pandemic raises 'science literacy' worldwide, Jay Flynn says Wiley is rushing to enable research stakeholders in a changing business. The post Academic Publishing Edition: Wiley’s Jay Flynn on ‘Science Literacy’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Academic Publishing Edition: Springer Nature Strikes Egyptian Open Access Deal

Said to be the first transformative agreement in Egypt and the Middle East, Springer Nature and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank have a new deal. The post Academic Publishing Edition: Springer Nature Strikes Egyptian Open Access Deal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Hachette UK buys premium notebook and diary publisher Paperblanks

Hachette UK has bought Paperblanks, described as the world’s second largest publisher of premium notebooks, journals and diaries, as part of its strategy to expand its portfolio of adjunct businesses. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Americans are buying more books—but reading fewer of them than ever. What gives?

The publishing industry is booming. According to Publishers Weekly, sales of print books rose 8.9% in 2021, selling 825.7 million units, up from 757.9 million in 2020. This is the second year in a row to see a similar sales jump; in 2020, sales were up 8.2% from 2019, in which 693.7 million... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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New York Times to buy subscription sports site the Athletic for $550m

Acquisition of 2016 startup and its 1.2 million subscribers puts newspaper on target for 10 million paid subscriptions The New York Times has agreed to buy subscription-based sports site the Athletic for $550m (£400m) in cash, as the 170-year-old newspaper adds more digital content to grab... Continue reading at The Guardian

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The New York Times is buying subscription-based sports site The Athletic

The Athletic, which quickly came to prominence for publishing exclusive reporting and high-quality sports journalism, is getting a new owner. As first reported by The Information, The New York Times has agreed to buy the subscription-based digital media company for $550 million. The deal is... Continue reading at Engadget

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RBmedia buys ABOD and launches German arm

Audiobook giant RBmedia has acquired leading German publisher ABOD and is making it's first foray into the German-language market under the new brand RBmedia Verlag. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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This village was a book capital. What happens when people stop buying so many books?

Redu, Belgium, was for decades a destination for book lovers. But now more than half of its bookstores have closed. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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'Best Christmas present ever' as Book-ish owners buy their premises

The owners of Welsh independent bookshop Book-ish are celebrating after completing the purchase of their premises with help from a crowdfunder backed by the trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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