Jung Chang | 'I think China is probably at a critical moment'

The modern fairytale of the Soong sisters is well known across China. Bestselling author Jung Chang looks set to bring the sisters’ stories to a global audience. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-02 02:10:10 UTC ]
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BEA panel asks: Do book critics need an ethics code?

The National Book Critics Circle recently surveyed reviewers about whether ethics guidelines are necessary for the industry. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle Fire and Paperwhite Readers Coming to China in June

Reports from China say Amazon will launch both the Kindle Paperwhite and Fire devices in China this June, prices range from 849 RMB ($134) for the Paperwhite and 1400-1500 RMB ($222-238) for the Fires. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Distribution: Midpoint and Changing Lives Press Agree

Midpoint Trade Books has signed a distribution deal with Changing Lives Press, a New York-based publisher of self-help titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson makes "significant changes" to structure

Pearson has revealed “significant changes” to its organisational structure and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'UK critics harshest', says Brown

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Censorship Be Damned: Fifty Shades of Grey Makes Its Way Into China

Despite the lack of a publisher and censorship issues, pirated copies of "Fifty Shades of Grey" are proving popular at Chinese online bookstores. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Interactive Fiction Finally Reaching Critical Mass?

Several new high profile interactive fiction titles have been released so far this year, suggesting that publishers and readers may finally be ready for the medium. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Fifty Shades of Grey' comes to China via pirated copies

'Fifty Shades of Grey,' having conquered the British and American book markets, has now arrived in China. But readers are discovering the book through pirated copies. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China’s Emerging English-language Book Market

Peter Gordon of Hong Kong's Chameleon Press and Jo Lusby of Penguin China talk discuss the developing English-language market for books in China. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Big Data and MOOCs Herald Change for Academic Publishers

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's new China app store could help pave way for Kindle products

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[ PC World | 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Appstore launches in China, continues its world tour

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[ Engadget | 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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O’Reilly Announces Closure of Tools of Change Conference and Blog

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taiwanese Bookstore Chain Eslite Expands Aggressively into China

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Free ebook war engulfs China’s big two

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jingdong Battles Dangdang, Amazon for China’s Online Book Buyers

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The Ten Ways Self-Publishing Has Changed Everything

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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