Technology by itself does not produce compelling digital and e-learning solutions. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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Publishers are confident their digital sales will continue to increase, but at a slower rate than in the past, The Bookseller’s 2014 Digital Census has found. However, over three quarters of publishers think digital will lead to a collapse of territoriality and there continues to be... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent publisher Nosy Crow has published a picture book based on the John Lewis Christmas advertisement for the third time. Monty’s Christmas is a rhyming hardback picture book that tells the story of the advert, in which a young boy finds his a soulmate for his penguin. The advert... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amber Kirk-Ford, the teenager behind the Mile Long Bookshelf blog , will now contribute articles to a Penguin Random House UK blog after winning a Future8 award for young digital talent. Kirk-Ford was the winner of the blogger category in the inaugural Future8 Awards, launched by teen... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The rise of the Subscription Economy continues. Little more than a year after launching its all-you-can-read ebook service, the San Francisco startup Scribd has announced that the service now offers more than 30,000 audiobooks, including titles from big-name publishing houses HarperCollins and... Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2014-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In 2014, publishers dealt with shrinking bookstores shelves, opaque sourcing, Amazon v. Hachette and the continuing rise of self-publishing. The post Hot Button Issues for English-Language Publishers in 2014 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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William Sieghart has said that the library service operates "dysfunctionally", and that he is "frightened and worried" for the future of the library network. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Association chief executive Richard Mollet has warned that the new European Commission's drive to impose a digital single market risks undermining Europe's cultural diversity and will play into the hands of US-based platform companies. Jean-Claude Juncker's new commission, which... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee has told Arts Council England to move faster in correcting its "clear arts funding imbalance in favour of London". However ACE chair Sir Peter Bazalgette has argued for more money to help that process, saying that it is difficult for ACE to act... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Technology has appointed David Montgomery to the newly created position of chief technology officer as it “bolsters its senior management team”. The company, which provides software and services to publishers, is also planning to recruit a new global projects director, and has... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Start Publishing, which has bought a number of ebook publishing companies over the last 18 months, has made its biggest purchase to date, acquiring the assets of Cleis Press, Viva Editions, and Tempted Romance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brazil’s Bookcase Literary Agency has made a name for itself after just one year in business by connecting talented, independent authors with international publishers. The post Bookcase Literary Agency Makes a Global Splash with Self-Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is to publish a book of short stories inspired by his personal collection of vintage typewriters. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tribune Publishing, which owns 10 daily newspapers including the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, has hired Michael Rooney as executive VP-chief revenue officer, the company plans to announce Monday. Mr. Rooney, who was chief revenue officer at The Wall Street Journal until last year,... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2014-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dozens of Marvel comic book series are now available on Kobo’s digital reading platform, offering another alternative to ComiXology. The post Marvel Adds Digital Comics to Kobo Catalog appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing has acquired Igloo Books, saying the acquisition makes the publisher a "dominant force" in children's mass market publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Puffin has acquired the new children’s book from US actor and comedian B J Novak. The Book With No Pictures begins by suggesting that non-illustrated books seem serious and boring, but goes on to use words read aloud in an original and humorous way, in a shared reading experience illustrated in... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), the most important publishing gathering in Ibero-America, will be held this year from Saturday, November 29, to Sunday, December 7, with thousands of attendees from around the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hispanics are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S., and they are not only growing in terms of numbers but also expanding their presence in regions across the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Founded by two publishing veterans, Librinova provides ebook creation and distribution services for self-published authors in France. The post Librinova: Answering the Call for Self-publishing in France appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For companies like Google, facing problems with the law across Europe has become a common thing. The most recent example of this is now taking place in Spain, where the country's parliament just gave the go-ahead to what's being known as the "Google... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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