LifeWay Christian Resources will close two-thirds of its 170 bricks-and-mortar stores this summer, with the rest following by the year’s end. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Not just books: Laura Prinsloo, who chairs Jakarta's National Book Committee, says Market Focus Indonesia will stress 'everything from film, games, animation and apps, to character, entertainment, and intellectual property.' The post London Book Fair’s Market Focus Indonesia: Creative Industries... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookouture has promoted Kathryn Taussig to publishing director with responsibility for recruiting and leading a new US-focused team. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faisal Oddang will be talking about 'Traditional Stories in Contemporary Literature' at The London Book Fair on Wednesday 13 March at 11.30. Hello Faisal Oddang. It’s very good to meet you. The first think that strikes me about you is that you are an exceptionally prolific writer. What is it... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2019-03-01 11:15:36 UTC ]
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Sheila Rooswitha Putri will be appearing at Glasgow Zine Library with Arianne Maki and Ben Soedira on Saturday 16 March at 19.00. Storytelling in pictures is fundamental to many cultures - what are the distinctive qualities of Indonesia’s traditions of visual narrative and how do you think... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2019-02-25 11:15:36 UTC ]
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Intan Paramaditha will be appearing alongside Syd Moore to discuss re-writing old stories and myths with a contemporary, feminist slant at the Essex Book Festival on 15 March 2019 at 19.00. Find out more and book tickets here. What’s exciting about Indonesian literature at the moment, and... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2019-02-21 11:15:36 UTC ]
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A report from Axel Springer shows churn prevention is a higher priority this year while satisfaction with platform support has declined. The post ‘Retention is a key strategic element for all publishers’: European publishers focus on churn appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2019-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Asserting that the work of francophone markets' small- and mid-sized publishers is a kind of activism, organizers of the 'Talented Indies' program in Brussels hold their third round of programming. The post In Brussels: A Focus on Francophone Independent Publishers appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A programme of events focusing on Indonesian publishing will be held at the London Book Fair this year, including insights into children’s books and current market trends. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In her speech, Open Markets Institute senior fellow Lina Khan said: “More than any other firm, Amazon depicts how a company can come to monopolize all sorts of markets without triggering scrutiny under our anti-monopoly laws.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Organising Committee for Indonesia as Market Focus Country at the 2019 London Book Fair is offering grants of up to £5,000 to organisations in the UK for the purpose of staging activities or events that increase public knowledge of Indonesia via the creative sector. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indonesia is the country of focus at the London Book Fair this year and recently at Frankfurt - to what extent do you think Indonesian literature is finally having it's moment in the spotlight? I cannot say for certain what these one-off ‘spotlights’ on Indonesian literature would mean for... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2019-02-08 10:06:53 UTC ]
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Improvements in technology and a shift toward loyalty metrics have meant that personalization in news publishers is increasingly common. The post The pivot to paid is bringing renewed focus on automated personalized content tools appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2019-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One month before Indonesia appears as Market Focus Country at The London Book Fair (LBF) 2019, the National Organising Committee of Indonesia are hosting a cultural late at Asia House on Friday 15th February. The event will offer visitors a chance to experience a cultural journey across the... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2019-02-05 14:29:19 UTC ]
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Louise Adler and four board members resign as university decides to change directionMelbourne University Publishing’s CEO and members of its board of directors have resigned in protest against the university’s proposed new strategy for the publishing house that, according to one former board... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Citing erosion at brick-and-mortar stores, LifeWay Christian Resources president Thom Rainer announced that several LifeWay storefronts will close as the chain transitions toward digital sales channels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jill Abramson, the former executive editor of the New York Times, says that a Fox News report claiming that she views her former employer as biased against President Trump took words from her forthcoming book out of context. The Fox News article, written by Howard Kurtz and headlined "Former NY... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Closing Bath-based publisher Parragon cost owner DC Thomson £41m, according to the Scottish-based company’s annual financial results. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A familiar picture of declining spending on UK public libraries, with yet more library closures and staff cuts, and continuing drops in library visits and book loan numbers, has been revealed in the latest library statistics compiled by CIPFA. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Just short of its 25th anniversary, Pula’s book fair in Croatia will draw some 50,000 people and 200 publishers to its program of debate and open discussion. By Olivia Snaije | @OliviaSnaije ‘We Wanted a Place for Freedom’ n a brilliantly sunny morning on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In an effort to attract a more diverse roster of writers, Polis Books founder Jason Pinter is launching Agora Books, a diversity-focused imprint specializing in crime and mystery fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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