London Book Fair 2016: Meet the Woman Who Could Revolutionize Indian Publishing

Chiki Sarkar, the former publisher of Penguin Random House India, is launching Juggernaut Books this month. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Demands New Terms from UK Publishers

The Bookseller reports that Amazon is making new demands on UK publishers, including the right to deliver POD titles to customers should a book be out of stock. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three-dimensional picture books are now available for visually impaired children

CU-Boulder's Tactile Picture Books Project is using three-dimensional-printing to bring the joy of picture books to the blind and visually impaired. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation Taps Snicket as 2014 NBA Ceremony Emcee

Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 65th National Book Awards on November 19, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zola Books, BiblioCommons Offer ‘Bookish Recommends’ to Libraries

Zola’s Bookish recommendation engine is coming to 67 libraries in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Auto publishers show how valuable data can be

Publishers like MotorTrend and Hearst's Jumpstart Automotive Group are using their reader data to offer up valuable insights to their ad partners. The post Auto publishers show how valuable data can be appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, June 25, 2014

An Amish weekend; Catholic Press Association selects best books; awards and honors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free books given away at food banks

Booktrust has given away 2,500 children’s books to foodbanks as part of this month’s... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, June 25, 2014

Beyonce's pastor writes about love; liberation theologian Leonardo Boff assesses Pope Francis. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bunker Diary wins book prize

Kevin Brooks' fictional diary of a kidnapped boy held hostage in a bunker wins 2014's Cilip Carnegie Medal as Jon Klassen's This is Not My Hat wins the Kate Greenaway Medal. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book World To Close Two Wisconsin Stores

Book World, a regional chain of 48 bookstores located in small towns and cities in five Midwestern states, is closing two Wisconsin outlets this summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Introducing Your Publishing World Cup “Dream Team”

Who would you have on a book business World Cup dream team? Who would you place up front? On the bench? As manager We humbly submit our own selections. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authorbuddies.com Offers Book Marketing Assistance Abroad

Matthias Matting introduces Authorbuddies.com, a new web site that connects authors from across the world to assist each other with marketing efforts. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Air travel booking website offers rail alternatives

The Internet is jammed with travel websites to book airline flights. But the operators of CheapAir.com say they are the only air search site that gives travelers the option of booking a trip by rail. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2014-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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#Hashtag book titles trend is a gimmick that works for now

From #Girlboss to #Scandal, publishers are discovering a new marketing hook for hard-copy as well as online readingCan a book go viral in the same way a cat video on YouTube can? Unless its Harry Potter or Fifty Shades of Grey, probably not. So rather than simply trying to reach mass audiences,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 23, 2014

This week, new Andrea Camilleri, unfriending your ex, and what the ocean tells us about ourselves. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What’s Next for E-books in Libraries?

Here’s the good news: when it comes to libraries and ebooks, there’s been progress. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On the Road with Book Trucks

First there were food trucks. Now literacy advocates are filling buses and trucks with a different kind of nourishment—books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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You Too Can Start Your Own Translation Publishing House

Will Evans on the of his Dallas-based publishing house, Deep Vellum Press, and his intention to turn American readers into a community of translation lovers. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Game of Thrones': Twitter users put a Westeros twist on children's books

Twitter users are subbing in 'Thrones' themes for famous children's book titles. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'There's only one IPC Media' - it's the magazine publisher's new song

They're singing a new slogan in the London headquarters of the UK's leading magazine publisher: "There's only one IPC."IPC Media's chief executive Marcus Rich has announced an internal restructure that does away with the company's current divisions (connect, inspire and southbank, since you... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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