Jessica Kingsley takes on Vala Publishing's list

Independent Jessica Kingsley Publishers has acquired the list of co-operative Vala Publishing, as the publishing house is "set to close". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]

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OpenBook’s China Bestseller Lists for June 2017: A Publishing Perspectives Exclusive

Based on sales at 3,115 physical stores and 11 online retailers, here are the June 2017 monthly bestseller lists from China using OpenBook and Trajectory data. The post OpenBook’s China Bestseller Lists for June 2017: A Publishing Perspectives Exclusive appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After 37 Years of Adweek’s Hot List, We’re Changing Up the Way We Honor Publishers

In the 37 years since Adweek first honored standout magazines in its annual Hot List, the publishing industry has undergone a massive transformation (to put it mildly), which we've been helping our readers navigate in our pages and online. As such, we felt that the Hot List itself was due for a... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French publishers are joining forces to take on Google and Facebook

Le Monde and Le Figaro have paired up to offer a scaled digital ad proposition, and 15 other publishers are pooling audience data to rival the duopoly. The post French publishers are joining forces to take on Google and Facebook appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jessica Kingsley boosts turnover

Group turnover for UK indie Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) was up 13% to £6.1m for the year ending December 2016, delivering a 30th consecutive year of growth. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing Books Faring Better on Amazon's New Bestseller Lists

Four Amazon Publishing titles, which drew poor BookScan print sales numbers, are among the top 20 fiction bestsellers on the latest iteration of the e-tailer's new weekly bestseller list, bolstered by sales in non-print formats. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers’ candid thoughts on video: ‘Facebook is taking a cut of what used to be ours’

At the Digiday Video Anywhere Summit, video publishers spoke honestly about the challenges in platform publishing, measurement and making money. The post Publishers’ candid thoughts on video: ‘Facebook is taking a cut of what used to be ours’ appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Publishers Association Takes Its Stand: ‘No Tax on Books’

‘The UK’s superb publishing houses and workforce’ lays out their demands for government commitments ahead of the June 8 general election called by Theresa May. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘A Global Success Story’ n a ringing position statement ahead of the June 8... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When a Niche-Audience Tabloid Takes Off in the UK, Is It News to Book Publishing?

As a case of 'pop-up publishing' takes hold in the news sector—and print sells—not everyone agrees there's a takeaway here for books. The post When a Niche-Audience Tabloid Takes Off in the UK, Is It News to Book Publishing? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Respond to Losing Some 'New York Times' Bestseller Lists

Publishers expressed dismay, confusion and surprise at the 'New York Times' decision to eliminate some bestseller lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oneworld, Nosy Crow and Jessica Kingsley lead IPG Award nominations

Nosy Crow and Faber are in the running again for IPG Publishing Awards after the shortlist was revealed today (23rd January). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sandstone to publish 'fresh take' on Jane Austen

Sandstone Press will publish Jane and Dorothy: A True Tale of Sense and Sensibility by Marian Veevers, linking to the bicentenary of Austen’s death in July 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Jessica Parker launches publishing imprint

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker will next year head up her own publishing imprint at Hogarth Press, according to the New York Times. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Leader in Canadian Writing Takes Stock of Self-Publishing

Authors, traditionally published and self-published, need to adapt to stay viable, says Merilyn Simonds, former chief of The Writers' Union of Canada. The post A Leader in Canadian Writing Takes Stock of Self-Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp takes publishing lessons from its own right-leaning Heat Street

Four months after News Corp launched Heat Street, the right-leaning upstart is reaching 5 million uniques and has become something of a model for its other publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Marketwatch and future digital launches. “That’s a first for a startup to have that kind of... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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July Religion Bestsellers: Self-Published Authors Take Over, Wanda Brunstetter Stays #1

For the first time, a pair of self-published authors, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, took two spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter topped the fiction list with the latest installment of her Amish Milionaire series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 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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The Recovery Letters to Jessica Kingsley

Jessica Kingsley Publishers has signed The Recovery Letters, a new book based on an online project of letters written by, and addressed to, people with depression. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Cornell Lab Publishing Group Takes Flight

The recently launched Cornell Lab Publishing Group was founded to commemorate the Cornell’s Lab’s 100-year anniversary in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beyond Rustic: Publishers Take Up ‘Field-to-Table’ Cookbook Trend

A wave of new cookbooks coming this spring teach readers the ins and outs of foraging and "field-to-table" cuisine. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author launches literary prize for 'risk-taking' indie publishers

Award-winning novelist Neil Griffiths is launching a new literary prize to celebrate “small presses producing brilliant and brave literary fiction” in the UK and Ireland - in part because he believes the publishing business model is "terrible". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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