Japan's 90-branch Kinokuniya book chain "would love to come to Europe if the opportunity arises", Hiroshi Sogo, m.d. of the company's e-commerce arm AsianBasis Corporation, told delegates at the Publishers Association's International Conference in London yesterday (11th December). Sogo was speaking about the need to boost the chain's international presence, which currently includes South-East Asia, the US, Australia and the Middle East, in the context of the "harsh" trade environment persisting within Japan. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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The United Kingdom’s Publishers Association has a survey describing the good reputation of the UK’s books. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Reputational Value t’s already being cheered for its “Great Copyright Heist” description of the UK government’s AI “opt-out proposal”... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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At the 30th annual Audies, presented by the Audio Publishers Association and held in New York City on March 4, winners across 28 categories were announced. Barbra Streisand’s memoir took home the night's biggest honor, Audiobook of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The Australian Publishers Association and Australia Reads have made a first large study of reading habits in their market. The post New Study: Half of Australians Say They Want To Read More appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The Publishers Association's Dan Conway calls for 'partnership' rather than 'subservience' as the UK's AI consultation closes. The post UK: ‘The Great Copyright Heist Cannot Go Unchallenged’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Publishers Association of the West held its final annual conference in New Orleans February 11–13 before it joins forces with the Independent Book Publishers Association this July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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'The breadth, quality, bravery, and importance of political writing:' the Publishers Association's Dan Conway on the Westminster Book Awards The post London’s Westminster Book Awards: The 2025 Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Now in its 30th year, the Audie Awards program from the Audio Publishers Association this year grows to 28 categories. The post The Audie Awards Competition Names Its 2025 Finalists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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'We do want to raise some concerns immediately,' writes the Publishers Association's Dan Conway on the new AI consultation. The post The Publishers Association on the UK’s AI Consultation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The International Publishers Association awarded this year’s Prix Voltaire to Gaza-based publisher Samir Mansour, with a special award given to the late Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina, who was killed last year in a Russian missile attack. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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At this year's Più libri più liberi, the Italian Publishers Association stages its rights trading center, and outlines economic challenges. The post Rome’s Più libri più liberi Prepares a Professional Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Members of the Independent Book Publishers Association and the Publishers Association of the West have voted unanimously to combine into a single entity. The new arrangement will go into effect on July 1, 2025. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The book market in Spain, the market’s publishers association reports, sees turnover growing by 5.1 percent, up 30.1 percent in 10 years. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson FGEE’s Stand at Frankfurt: 56 Publishers and Institutions aving covered the 2024 Guest of Honor Italy... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Britain's Publishers Association chief, Dan Conway, welcomes 'this historic budget' albeit with concern for the National Insurance hike. The post Creative Industries: The New UK Government’s First Budget appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Watergate reporter says Trump is far worse than Nixon and ‘most reckless and impulsive president in American history’The Middle East and Ukraine are ablaze, the US mired in turmoil. An octogenarian president recedes from view. The threat of a second Trump term hangs like the sword of Damocles.... Continue reading at The Guardian
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I’ve been reading from outside of Phoenix, where there have been over 120 days of 100 degree temperatures as summer comes to a close. With Hurricane Helene devastating the Southeast and war spreading in the Middle East, the uncertainty about our collective futures—whether it is from climate... Continue reading at Electric Literature
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The International Publishers Association has held its general assembly, to name new officers and committee assignments, effective January 1. The post IPA Confirms and Names Next Leadership, Members, Chairs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The International Publishers Association will name the winner of its second Innovation in Publishing Award at its 34th congress. The post IPA Announces Its 2024 Publishing Innovation Award Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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