Licensing Hotline: October 16

Simon & Schuster has secured the rights to produce Ready to Read books in North America based on the preschool series 'Doozers,' licensed by the Jim Henson Company. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Microsoft backtracks on plans to scrap free software licenses for partners

When Microsoft announced that it was going to start charging its partners for software licenses that had previously been free, there was an understandable backlash. Now the company has announced that it is putting these plans on hold, and free software licenses will still be available to... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2019-07-13 09:35:14 UTC ]
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Survey: Worldwide Sales of Licensed Material Surpasses US$280 Billion in 2018

The entertainment and character sector, in which book publishing operates, held the largest position in global licensing, according to a new survey from Licensing International. The post Survey: Worldwide Sales of Licensed Material Surpasses US$280 Billion in 2018 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-12 07:30:10 UTC ]
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Licensing Expo 2019: Publishers Hunt New Revenue Streams

A number of publishers and licensors exhibiting at or attending this year’s Licensing Expo in Las Vegas are looking to license their proprietary, book-based brands to manufacturers of toys, arts and crafts, apparel, and other products. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mickler to handle licensing rights for McCartney picture book

Caroline Mickler Ltd has been appointed UK agent to represent the licensing rights for Paul McCartney’s first picture book Hey Grandude! (Puffin), by brand owner MPL Communications. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Andersen consolidates Elmer licensing plans

Andersen Press has consolidated its licensing plans for Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, with the PR agency Metrostar leading the brand across all categories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Prince’s unfinished memoir set for October release

Random House will publish an unfinished memoir by the late pop superstar Prince this fall, the Associated Press reported Monday. The publisher is set to release "The Beautiful Ones," which shares its title with a song on Prince's 1984 album "Purple Rain," on Oct. 29. The news of the book's... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rundown: Brand licensing shows promise for few publishers

BuzzFeed is one of few digital publishers to gain significant traction in brand licensing. The post The Rundown: Brand licensing shows promise for few publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joni Mitchell’s book of art and lyrics to be published in October

A rare book of handwritten lyrics and watercolor paintings by folk music legend Joni Mitchell is to be published this fall, 48 years after the singer-songwriter produced a small number of copies as gifts to her friends. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is set to release "Morning Glory on the Vine: Early... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Licensing Drives a Quarter of Children’s Book Sales, Says New Research

Licensed titles made up 26% of unit sales of juvenile books in the U.S. in 2018, according to just-released research from the NPD Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tattooist of Auschwitz sequel to be published in October

The sequel to The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris will be published in October.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld to publish new Bill Bryson book in October

Bill Bryson returns this year with a new book, to be published in October by Transworld in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH hires two more for Ladybird’s licensing team

Penguin Random House has hired Lou Grosart and Ned Hartley as part of its Ladybird licensing team. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, December 16, 2018

The bestselling Apple Books in fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, health, mind & body, and more for the week ended December 16, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic Trade Sales Rose 16% in Q2

Revenue in Scholastic's trade division increased 16% in the second quarter ended November 30, 2018, over the comparable period a year ago. For the entire company, revenue in the quarter rose 1% over last fiscal year’s second quarter and net income jumped 25.4%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPR License Signs S. Fischer Publishing Houses in Germany to Its Network

The newest addition to IPR License's growing roster of offerings in online trading and licensing is S. Fischer Verlage, based in Frankfurt. The post IPR License Signs S. Fischer Publishing Houses in Germany to Its Network appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Increased 7.2% in October

After two months of declines, bookstore sales were $699 million in October, up from $649 million in October 2017. Sales were flat in the first 10 months of the year compared to 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Denmark’s LEGO Publishing Has Licensing Partnership With Chronicle Books

Expected to go to market in spring 2020, the new LEGO-based content from Chronicle Books is to include seven new LEGO titles and multiple formats. The post Denmark’s LEGO Publishing Has Licensing Partnership With Chronicle Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP StatShot Monthly Report for October: A Rare Rise for Ebooks

For a second time in two years, the Association of American Publishers cites a rise in ebook revenues, as downloaded audio charges ahead as the main gainer. The post AAP StatShot Monthly Report for October: A Rare Rise for Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult Book Sales Flat in October; Kids' Down 6.8%

Sales of adult books were flat in October compared to October 2017, according to figures released by the AAP as part of its StatShot program. Sales in the children/young adult segment fell 6.8% in the month compared to 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Aspen Words Prize Longlist of 16 Titles for 2019 Prize in Issue-Driven Fiction

This is the second year of operation for the Aspen Words Literary Prize, which stresses fiction that has social impact, work specifically addressing contemporary issues. The post Aspen Words Prize Longlist of 16 Titles for 2019 Prize in Issue-Driven Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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