La Casa Azul Bookstore Helping Blast Victims

Harlem’s La Casa Azul Bookstore has stepped up to help residents affected by the gas explosion that destroyed two buildings in East Harlem on Wednesday. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Global Publishing Leaders 2013: La Martinière

Founded in 1992 by Hervé de la Martinière, the French publishing company initially focused on illustrated books in Photography, Heritage, Art, and Leisure, and is now also active in general trade. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstores: For Buying or Showrooming?

The UK Booksellers Association reports that two thirds of shoppers use bookshops as showrooms, while in India, some young people cling to tradition. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In China: an entire bookstore gets censored?

The Chinese government has placed a media ban on mentions of the 70,000-square-foot bookstore Taiwanese bookstore chain Eslite plans to open in China's tallest building in 2015. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CUP offers help to former printing staff

Cambridge University Press has said it will set aside a hardship fund to offer financial support... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Which state has the most bookstores?

Large states like California and Texas have the most bookstores. No surprise there. But when it comes to bookstores per capita, Montana, Wyoming, and Vermont top the list. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Helping Readers Make Sense of Your Digital Brand Offers

Have a well-defined set of expectations for customers based on platform and device. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Amazon asking independent bookstores to sell Kindles?

Some independent booksellers say they've received calls from someone claiming to be an Amazon staff member, asking if they'd be interested in selling Kindle e-readers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge rules gifts cards from belly-up Borders bookstores worthless

Those clinging hopefully to the old Borders books gift cards stashed in their drawers or wallets are out of luck, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Wednesday.Those clinging hopefully to the old Borders books gift cards stashed in their drawers or wallets are out of luck, a Manhattan federal judge... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's new China app store could help pave way for Kindle products

Amazon.com has updated its mobile app store to include support for its Chinese customers, in a sign that the U.S. company could be preparing to sell its Kindle e-readers and tablets in the country.The update effectively launches a new version of Amazon's app store built in the Chinese language.... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What is the Future of Super-sized Bookstores?

Do super-sized bookstores still have a viable business model or are they being reduced to mere showrooms for ebooks? Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thatcher, Le Carré and TV stars help book sales rebound

Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl has returned to the summit of the Official UK Top 50 after a week... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taiwanese Bookstore Chain Eslite Expands Aggressively into China

Taiwanese bookstore chain Eslite is aggressively expanding beyond its borders, with new stores in Hong Kong and several planned for mainland China, including one in a hotel. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Square Books: ‘PW’ Bookstore of the Year

“The store is my crack,” says Richard Howorth, co-owner of 34-year-old Square Books in Oxford, Miss., and former president of the American Booksellers Association. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Redundancies to follow La Martinière restructure

La Martinière is to restructure, shed 19 jobs and cut production of its illustrated and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Do We Philosophically, Emotionally Need Bookstores?

Bookshops are an essential link between readers and authors, which is just one reason why we need to save them, say a prominent UK bookseller and UK journalist. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Self-Publishing Help Circumvent Censorship?

The internet has opened up new pathways for writers looking to circumvent state censors. This is especially true in countries like China, where internet use if booming. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lessons From Building A Programmed Bookstore

What if you could program a retail environment like you program a desktop application? Miniature computers, pervasive networking, and affordable tablet interfaces make programmed retail environments seem inevitable. Instead of using the familiar mice and monitor for system interaction, a... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Government Intervention Save Bookstores? Maybe in France

In France, the government will add €5 million in funding to help indie bookstores in the form of tax breaks, interest-free loans and stronger enforcement of fixed price laws. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French plans for helping bookshops revealed

French Culture Minister Aurélie Filippetti has unveiled part of the government’s... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Elizabeth Gilbert asks fans to help her choose a new book cover

'Eat, Pray, Love' author Elizabeth Gilbert is using her Facebook page to allow fans to pick the cover of her new novel. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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