Layoffs at Frederator Networks Bypass E-Book Line

Despite layoffs at its parent company, Frederator Books, the company's digital-first ebook line for kids, is "full steam ahead." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Here are the 10 best lines from Vulture’s profile of “book-fluencer” Zibby Owens.

First, can we all agree that it should be “lit-fluencer”? Moving on: 1. “Gertrude Stein had time to read books. But do moms?” 2. “Owens’s dinner will be in a decidedly lower key: a gingham tablecloth, uniformed servers passing out pigs in blankets, Zibby’s kids popping in occasionally to whisper... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-17 19:31:52 UTC ]
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Libraries Must Draw the Line on E-books

Recent developments suggest a grim future for digital content in libraries, writes Sari Feldman, unless library supporters find a way to fight back. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2019: Why the Story of Our Networked World Is a Story of Upheaval

In his new book, former F.C.C. Chariman Tom Wheeler deftly explores 500 years of network revolutions, and offers an invaluable take on the challenges we now face. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colfer and Thompson in line for Children’s Book Awards

Authors including Eoin Colfer, PJ Lynch, Lisa Thompson and Alex T Smith are shortlisted for this year’s Children’s Book Awards, which are the only national children’s book prizes voted for entirely by children. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ian McEwan joins London Book Fair's first live podcast stage line-up

This year’s London Book Fair will host a live podcast stage for the first time with a line-up featuring Ian McEwan, Caroline O’Donoghue, Daisy Buchanan and many more. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Aldus Network’s Facts and Figures 2018 Report: Book Fairs in Europe

The range of purpose, positioning, and public access comes into focus for 16 leading annual book fairs and trade shows of Europe in Aldus' third report on its network. The post Aldus Network’s Facts and Figures 2018 Report: Book Fairs in Europe appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Day announces 2019 tour line-up

Holly Smale, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Tom Fletcher and Onjali Q. Raúf are among the line-up for next year’s World Book Day live tour, which has been organised around National Literacy Trust hubs. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books News: Penguin Random House Merges Two of its Successful Publishing Lines

Gina Centrello, president and publisher of Random House, will oversee the merged publishing lines of Random House and the Crown Publishing Group. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Latest R&J Book Club line-up features Hanks, Navin, Vaughan

Tom Hanks features as one of five debut authors in the latest WH Smith Richard and Judy Book Club line-up, launched as part of an enhanced campaign that sees an extra selection each year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Elisabeth Murdoch’s Vertical Networks shoots for TV, books

Vertical Networks will have 10 shows on Snapchat and Facebook this year. But it's also looking to bring those shows to other forms of media, including TV and books. The post Elisabeth Murdoch’s Vertical Networks shoots for TV, books appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edinburgh International Book Festival line-up revealed

Chelsea Clinton and best-selling author Phillip Pullman are among those taking part in the international event. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fletcher unveils second kids book club line up

Children’s author Tom Fletcher has unveiled the second tranche of titles in his kids book club, exclusive to W H Smith. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debuts dominate 'wide-ranging' Zoe Ball Book Club line up

ITV has revealed that the 10-strong selection of titles for "The Zoe Ball Book Club" will include six debuts and span epic love stories and life-affirming memoirs to historical crime and chilling ghost stories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Drawing a Line to the London Book Fair: Latvian Illustrator Elīna Brasliņa

Looking at her joyous, expressive illustrations, it's not hard to see why illustrator Elīna Brasliņa is a rising star in Latvian book publishing. The post Drawing a Line to the London Book Fair: Latvian Illustrator Elīna Brasliņa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book & Screen Week reveals 2018 line-up

The London Book & Screen Week line-up has been revealed and includes a screening of Jojo Moyes' "Me Before You", an evening to celebrate 200 years of Frankenstein and a sing-along screening of "Mary Poppins". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book trade network for LGBTQ+ people launches

Pride in Publishing (PiP), a brand-new networking group for LGBTQ+ people in the industry, has launched in order to create a way for queer members of the publishing industry to meet up, connect with others and find peer support. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moppet Books Moves Forward With KinderGuides Line

In spite of a ruling in which the publisher was held liable for nine counts of copyright infringement, the Los Angeles–based press will launch a new line of books this October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ingram buys Book Network International

US-based Ingram Content Group has acquired UK distributor Book Network International Limited from the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edinburgh Book Festival unveils Brave New Words line-up

The Edinburgh International Book Festival today (13th June) launched its 2017 programme, boasting a line-up including Ian Rankin, Zadie Smith and Roxane Gay. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LKP collaborates with Little White Lies for books and gifts line

Laurence King Publishing (LKP) has joined forces with independent film magazine, Little White Lies, to collaborate on a new line of movie-themed books and gifts.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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