American library management firm LSSI has retreated from its target of managing 15% of UK public... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a UK-exclusive launch event for his new book, Ask an Astronaut (Century), Tim Peake will appear in conversation with actor and "The Gadget Show" TV presenter Dallas Campbell at the Barbican Hall this October. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Research indicates diversity has improved in recent years, but a generational change is needed to balance the book trade, according to researchersA survey of more than 1,000 people working in UK publishing has found that more than 90% currently in the industry classify themselves as white... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Original Winnie the Pooh drawings will be on show at the V&A for the first time in almost 40 years as part of the UK’s largest exhibition on the classic children's character created by author A A Milne and illustrator E H Shepard. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gamergate's first target has a new book that's part memoir, part manifesto, and all about combating online harassment. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2017-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W H Smith said it expects its financial results for the year to be in line with expectations, with a continued “strong” performance in its Travel arm with new openings in Italy. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The German-born British children's writer Judith Kerr is now a member of the Platinum Bestseller club, awarded the honor by Specsavers and Nielsen Book. The post UK Author-Illustrator Judith Kerr Named a Specsavers Platinum Bestseller appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chinese publishing giant the China Publishing Group (CPG) has realised an eight-year ambition and taken its publishing wing public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three major Chinese education publishers have joined together to co-found a UK-based English Language Teaching publishing house. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Publishing needs new voices, new writers need a showcase,' says Julia Bell, who leads the forthcoming new iteration of 'The Mechanics' Institute Review.' The post Birkbeck’s ‘Mechanics’ Institute’ Anthology: ‘Showcasing New Voices’ to the UK Industry appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dan Brown is appearing in Harrogate for the exclusive UK launch of his upcoming new novel, Origin (Transworld). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Turnover at Amazon's UK Services arm soared past £1bn for the first time in 2016, accounts filed on Companies House have revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers using Facebook Audience Network now have far more control over bidding on their ad placements. Product marketing manager, publisher solutions Amelia Zins introduced CPM Targets (cost per thousand impressions) in a blog post, saying that rather than using price floors to set the... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While fewer titles are selling in other genres, reading that offers a path to spiritual growth has risen 13% in 2017The UK’s “mindfulness mega-trend” shows no sign of running out of breath, with sales of “mind, body, spirit” books booming, against a background of slowing sales elsewhere on the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Leadbeater has won the inaugural £20k UK Kindle Storyteller Award for his self-published crime thriller The Relic Hunters. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's National Poetry Day will see the launch of the UK's biggest poetry festival dedicated to new work, in conjunction with the BBC. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster UK is bringing a children's imprint focused on Muslim characters and stories to the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Beverley Naidoo condemns the UK’s decision to deny an Iranian artist a visa to attend the Edinburgh festivalThe UK government’s denial of a visa to Ehsan Abdollahi (Iranian artist barred from Edinburgh festival after ‘Kafkaesque’ visa refusal, 21 July) suggests a game of snakes without... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crown Publishing Group's Philipp Bartscher is moving from New York to join Penguin Random House UK as strategy director in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A major Polish retailer is betting on 'small format bookstores' and proliferating locations to make a success of its new Mole Mole bookshops. The post In Poland, Empik Banks on Smaller, Targeted ‘Mole Mole’ Bookstores appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribe UK has acquired three new titles from its existing authors Marina Benjamin, Jeremy Gavron and Tommy Wieringa. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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