International Publishers Association Events at the 2020 London Book Fair

The Geneva-based International Publishers Association is engaged in several presentations at London Book Fair in March, with emphasis on issues of diversity, copyright, and the freedom to publish. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘Paying the Price’ s publishing professionals make their plans for London Book Fair (March 10 to 12), they’re loading up their schedules with meetings and various ... The post International Publishers Association Events at the 2020 London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-20 11:30:30 UTC ]
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Why the future of digital publishing is like cable TV

The future of platforms like Facebook and Twitter is like cable providers, and publishers will be like networks, publishing content directly on platforms -- and relying on the platforms, to a large extent, for monetization. Jon Steinberg, CEO of North America of Daily Mail, sees Snpachat... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook's Most-Shared Publisher to Start Paying Its Quiz Makers

Even if you've never heard of PlayBuzz, you've probably come across its end product. Its platform is behind such Facebook quizzes as "Which Disney Mom Are You?" and lists like "18 Photos That Prove That Online Dating Is Terrifying." The company, thanks to the virality of such content, has become... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Tokens launches eBook Gift Card

National Book Tokens is this week launching a pilot of a series of ebook gift cards, which it says will be an “innovative step forward that will help evolve ebook gifting”. The cards will be for six genres - literary fiction, mass fiction, crime and thriller, sci-fi and fantasy, romance and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London's Calling for Foreign Pubs Who Want New Harper Lee

Andrew Nurnberg, the British agent who represents Lee, is taking an unusual approach to selling the foreign rights to her forthcoming novel, 'Go Set a Watchman.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For Women Only: Christian Books Address Contemporary Womanhood

Market statistics indicate that women buy the greatest share of books, and publishers offer titles that address some of their unique struggles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, February 25, 2015

Benedictine nun Joan Chittister offers salve for the soul; cosmology and theology combine in the theory a God who is consistent with science. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Academy Awards: Oscar winners that came from books

Oscar-winning films that were based on books include 'The Theory of Everything,' 'Still Alice,' and 'The Imitation Game.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Works In Translation: If They Publish Them, Will They Buy Them?

Tom Chalmers, managing director of IPR License, talks about some of the strongest markets for selling works in translation right now. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Amazon to Publish First Titles from Kindle Scout

Amazon opens pre-ordering for the first 10 titles coming from its crowdsourced publishing platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Teen novelists: the perils and positives of publishing early

Helena Coggan is only 15, and yet her debut novel has all the assurance of a writer in mid-stride. If young writers can overcome the stare of the blank page – and take care with characterisation – they can stand as an inspiration to allHelena Coggan’s debut, The Catalyst, is an accomplished... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McConochie wins Book Illustration Competition

David McConochie has won the fifth annual Book Illustration Competition, beating nearly 400 other entries. The Book Illustration Competition is a partnership between The Folio Society and the House of Illustration gallery in London. McConochie was presented with his prize, a commission worth... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OpenBooks: A Self-Publishing Bookstore Where You Read First, Pay Later

With Poland's OpenBooks.com readers can download and read self-published books for free and decide to pay for them only if they want. The post OpenBooks: A Self-Publishing Bookstore Where You Read First, Pay Later appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Readerlink Buys B&T Publishing, Warehouse Units

Readerlink Distribution Services has acquired the Baker & Taylor Publishing Group and Baker & Taylor Marketing Services U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers bypass literary agents to discover bestseller talent

Cutting out the middlemen of the literary world can lead to the discovery of acclaimed authors such as Andrea BennettPublishers are playing literary agents at their own game, seeking out new talent for themselves and cutting out the industry’s powerful middlemen.Executives within HarperCollins,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why is the forthcoming book 'The ABLES' already appearing on bestseller lists?

'ABLES' is appearing on Barnes & Noble and Amazon bestseller lists already but isn't being published until May. It follows teenager Phillip, who attends a school for those with special powers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books and Browsers: Collaboration Creates New Possibilities for Digital

In January, I was invited by the Getty Foundation to participate as a library commentator at a meeting of representatives from its Online Scholarly Catalogue Initiative (OSCI). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Charing Cross Road events for Big Green Bookshop

The Big Green Bookshop is set to hold events at The Old Café – in the former Foyles Charing Cross Road – in an “exciting new partnership.” The Old Café in Foyles’ former home was always a popular venue with literary folk and is still operating after the bookseller moved its flagship store down... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book lovers: New Teen Fest is for you

Children's Laureate Malorie Blackman is launching an online YA festival for teenagers to mark World Book Day. Continue reading at BBC News

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Fitzcarraldo publishes Zuckerberg choice

A book about fear of vaccines, published in the UK by indie Fitzcarraldo Editions, has been chosen as the fourth book in Facebook’s A Year of Books reading group. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg posted the choice on the group’s page last night.  On Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula Biss was... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hold on to your cat in the hat! Long lost Dr. Seuss book to be released

More than twenty years after his death a new Dr. Seuss book, "What Pet Should I Get?" will be published this summer.   Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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