Job Moves: March 20, 2014

Michael Taeckens, marketing director at Graywolf Press, will be moving to North Carolina in mid-May to run his own marketing and publicity business. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP Monthly StatShot, March 2015

First-quarter ebook sales were down 2.5% and 36.6% in the adult and children’s/young adult categories, respectively, according to figures in AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: July 20, 2015

John Green takes two of the top 10 spots on this week’s PW Bestsellers list. Plus soccer star Alex Morgan gets a World Cup sales bump, and two thriller series have big weeks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of July 20, 2015

Filings set stage for new ruling in GSU copyright case and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 20, 2015

This week: the latest from Juan Gabriel Vasquez, and what it's like to be a speechwriter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of July 20, 2015

WWII naval disaster story by Lynn Vincent and Sarah Vladic goes to Jonathan Karp at S&S; St. Martin’s Press signs a novel about three Vanderbilt women by Theresa Ann Fowler, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon at 20: what has the online giant ever done for retail?

The e-commerce site is 20 years old this week. So what influence has it really had on the retail and internet industries?It was originally billed as “Earth’s Biggest Bookstore” and featured over one million titles. Twenty years later it boasts over 270m active accounts and claims to have more... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5: Emma O’Donovan, Head of marketing Flying Eye Books

Describe your role. Creating and managing marketing campaigns for new releases and ensuring that as many people as possible hear about and are completely enthused by the fantastic books Flying Eye are producing, through press reviews, events, advertising and online channels. What do you like... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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20 Tiny Objects Color-Matched With Pantone Chips

Graphic designer Inka Mathew documents the prismatic—and petite—world around her.Two years ago, Inka Mathew was captivated by a vivid blue bloom in her front yard. The hue was so mesmerizing, she resolved to find out exactly what it was. A graphic designer by trade, Mathew headed straight for... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5: Natalie Baker, development editor, Igloo Books

Describe your role. I work as development editor and am fortunate to be a part of a wonderful team on the adult list. Our work is collaborative by nature, but there is a huge emphasis on project management and overseeing projects from research through to completion. What do you like best... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magazine M&A Moves In Two Directions

Core sectors stay flat, while ancillary categories generate interest. The post Magazine M&A Moves In Two Directions appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manning moves to Phoenix Comic

Kate Manning, former sales and marketing director of Hot Key Books, is moving to The Phoenix Comic, which is published by David Fickling Books.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novel, Comics Market Rises to $935 Million in 2014

Led by increases in the book trade, 2014 sales of graphic novels and periodical comics in North America rose in every sales channel except the newsstand, where sales of periodical comics declined. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Group profits up 26% in 2014

Profits at global publishing company The Quarto Group rose 26% in 2014, with profits in the UK growing 24%.   In a statement filed with Companies House, Quarto said adjusted profit before tax totalled $12.1m (£7.7m) last year. Revenues were up 2% compared to 2013 to $172.6m (£110m).   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spiegel & Grau Moves Up Ta-Nehisi Coates Book

Spiegel & Grau is pushing up the publication date of Atlantic correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates’ new book, 'Between the World and Me,' which confronts issues of race in America, from September 8 to July 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No, Bill O'Reilly, 'Killing Patton' Was Not the Bestselling Book of 2014

A response to inaccurate statements made by O'Reilly about 'Publishers Weekly' and his book sales history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Tim Duncan claims he lost $20 million to financial advisor

Tim Duncan claims he lost more than $20 million to a dishonest financial advisor, according to a report in Bloomberg Business. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German Book Market 2014: Nonfiction Up, Overall Sales Down

The German Bookseller and Publishers Association presents statistics for the German book market 2014. Sales are up in nonfiction and at physical bookstores. The post German Book Market 2014: Nonfiction Up, Overall Sales Down appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's London move 'complete'

Amazon.co.uk’s office staff move to London is now complete, the company has said. More than 2,000 employees, most of them previously based in Slough, have now moved to one of the online retailer’s three London locations – Glasshouse Yard near the Barbican in EC1, Leadenhall Court in EC3, and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Verdict on 2014: Sales up 4.6%

Last week, the Association of American Publishers released its final sales estimates for 2014, putting a wrap on industry data for the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Sales Rose 4.6% in 2014

Total sales in the U.S. book publishing industry rose to $27.98 billion, according to figures released by the Association of American Publishers. Trade sales were up 4.2%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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