Liz Sich to retire at the end of 2014

Four Colman Getty’s managing director Liz Sich will retire at the end of 2014 after 18 years at the company.  She will continue her association with the agency on a consultancy basis.   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Politics, U.S. Mission to Cuba Ends with Optimism

The second U.S. Publishing Mission to Cuba ended its visit to the country on a note of optimism over future relations while acknowledging political realities under the new U.S. administration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2017: Politicized Writing Conference Ends With White House Vigil

This year's politically-charged AWP conference concluded Saturday evening with a candlelight vigil outside the White House and strong sales reported from the book fair floor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AIM Ends Skiing Magazine’s Print Run after 70 Years

As part of an increased focus on mobile and video, the enthusiast publisher will redirect staff and resources toward sister title Ski magazine. The post AIM Ends Skiing Magazine’s Print Run after 70 Years appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women’s Prize for Fiction seeks new sponsor after Baileys deal ends

The Women’s Prize for Fiction is seeking a new sponsor after Baileys, which has backed the prize for the past four years, decided not to renew its support in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Pinborough | 'I hate it when it is all about the twist, and when the ending comes out of nowhere'

Sarah Pinborough, the author whose backlist defies classification, returns with her 21st novel—and what deserves to be her breakthrough book. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon and Apple end exclusive deal on audio books

Apple and Amazon have ended a deal that tied them into an exclusive contract for the supply and sale of audio books. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audible and Apple end exclusivity agreement after EC probe

Audible and Apple have agreed to end their exclusivity agreement for audiobooks following a European Commission (EC) probe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New executives step up at Condé Nast as Nicholas Coleridge retires

Wolfgang Blau becomes president and Albert Read moves into the managing director’s role at the Vogue and Vanity Fair publisher New appointments have been announced by magazine publisher Condé Nast in the wake of Nicholas Coleridge’s decision to step aside and take on the role of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending January 8, 2017

Unit sales of print books declined 5% in the week ended Jan. 8, 2017, compared to the similar week in 2016, at outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harvard Press Director Sisler to Retire

William P. Sisler, director of Harvard University Press (HUP) for nearly 27 years, will retire at the end of the academic year on June 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribd Ends Comics Subscription Service

After launching the category in 2015 with much fanfare, Scribd has now quietly ended subscription access to comics and graphic novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German booksellers end 2016 on positive note

After eight years of declining or at best static sales, German book retailers ended 2016 on a positive note. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Booksellers End 2016 on an Up Note

Hands down, the presidential election was the biggest factor in holiday sales last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent Booksellers End Year on High Note

Independent booksellers overcame an election-year slump in November and the lack of a must-have title to finish the year flat or slightly up. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mary Pachnos retires after 20 years with Aitken Alexander

Mary Pachnos, who has worked with Aitken Alexander Associates for the last 20 years, has retired. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Homestar Runner is back with a few laughs before 2016 ends

The internet felt like a kinder, simpler place during Homestar Runner's heyday. As if to combat all the bad vibes 2016 has given the world, we have a new video featuring Homestar and shirtless luchadore Strong Bad reading a children's book about a sp... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen Lustig to retire from Eurospan

Stephen Lustig, business development director of marketing, sales and distribution company Eurospan Group, will be retiring at the end of December. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barefoot Books co-founder Strickland retires

Tessa Strickland, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Barefoot Books, is retiring at the end of the year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Annick Press's Colleen MacMillan to Retire, Vancouver Office to Close

After 17 years as the associate publisher of Annick Press, Colleen MacMillan will retire on February 3, and Annick will close its Vancouver outpost at the end of December. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomberg Pursuits Ends Print Magazine

The once-exclusive luxury brand goes digital-first and consumer-facing. The post Bloomberg Pursuits Ends Print Magazine appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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