Macmillan US partners with ebook bundling BitLit

Vancouver-based BitLit has added a second Big Five publisher to its partners in ebook bundling, with a major round of titles from US/Canadian Macmillan. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Axe the reading tax': book industry demands end to VAT on ebooks

Following EU directive that allows governments to waive duty on digital publications, calls grow for the UK to end ‘illogical and unfair’ levyThe UK government is being urged to axe the “illogical and unfair” 20% tax currently imposed on ebooks, while print books remain exempt, after European... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation

At both the national and European level, many are welcoming the arrival of the EU's amendment, allowing member markets to tax ebooks and other digital formats at the same rate as print. The post European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH unveils brand partners for Scarlett Curtis’ feminist title

Penguin Random House is partnering with Monki, Google and Black & Beech to promote Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (and Other Lies), the collection of essays curated by Scarlett Curtis. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Igloo Books partners with Aldi for second Kevin and Katie title

Igloo Books is again partnering with Aldi to publish books based on the supermarket’s new Kevin and Katie Christmas advert. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookTrust partners with ClearVision for braille picture book project

Nadia Shireen’s The Bumblebear (Puffin) is now available in braille via ClearVision’s library scheme thanks to a partnership with BookTrust. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan unveils Moomin partnership

Macmillan has launched a publishing partnership with the Moomin Characters featuring the forthcoming Moominvalley titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yoto and HCG partner on Magic Faraway Tree audio recordings

Hachette Children’s Group is partnering with Yoto to offer audio recordings of Enid Blyton’s Magic Faraway Tree titles, read by Kate Winslet. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: Galbraith bookends ebook chart

Robert Galbraith’s Lethal White boomeranged back to the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one, leapfrogging previous top spot holder Ian Rankin’s In a House of Lies, which fell to sixth place. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent editor flies out for meeting with Saudi partner

Staff concerned that Christian Broughton’s trip coincides with ‘Davos in the desert’ conference after Jamal Khashoggi killingThe editor of the Independent has flown to Riyadh to meet with the news outlet’s controversial new Saudi publishing partner despite growing concerns over its links to the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan bags standalone thriller from Josephine Angelini

Josephine Angelini, the YA author best known for her Starcrossed fantasy series, is to write a standalone thriller for Macmillan Children’s Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2018: Macmillan's Sargent Not Afraid of the Future

John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan, gave this year’s Frankfurt CEO Talk, discussing everything from the future of print books to his battle with the White House over the publication of 'Fire and Fury.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins partners with Nestlé’s Quality Street on factory-set novel

​HarperCollins UK will next month publish a novel inspired by Quality Street after signing a publishing partnership with the Nestlé brand. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU council allows removal of VAT from ebooks

The EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) today agreed on a proposal which will allow all member states to give ebooks the same VAT-free status as printed books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Publishing Welcomes ECOFIN’s Decision on Taxation for Ebooks

A new decision allows EU member states to align VAT rates on print books and ebooks if they choose to, instead of a 15% minimum for electronic services. The post European Publishing Welcomes ECOFIN’s Decision on Taxation for Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Questex Sold to PE Firm MidOcean Partners; Paul Miller Named CEO

Questex, the Newton, Mass.-based publisher and trade show producer serving the travel-hospitality and technology spaces, among others, has been acquired by private equity firm MidOcean Partners from Shamrock Capital, which had owned the company since 2014. Financial terms were not disclosed. As... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liverpool University Press partners with The Conversation

Liverpool University Press has become the inaugural university press partner of The Conversation UK, an independent source of news and views sourced from university academics and researchers and delivered direct to the public, in a partnership LUP is calling the first of its kind. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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’Overwatch’ is part of October’s $12 Humble Bundle

If you haven't heard of Humble Bundle, it's a service that offers discounted games and ebooks for charity. You purchase a pre-selected bundle that offers a very good value, and part of your money goes to charity. It's pretty simple and offers a win-w... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to read ebooks for nothing

OPINION: Reading a paperback novel or magazine is a rare chance to unplug from the digital world and immerse yourself in a great story. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan’s John Sargent Is Featured at Frankfurter Buchmesse’s CEO Talk

Praised for his handling of Trump's attempt to 'intimidate a publisher', Macmillan CEO John Sargent will speak at the Frankfurter Buchmesse this year. The post Macmillan’s John Sargent Is Featured at Frankfurter Buchmesse’s CEO Talk appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arcadia, ABA Partner on Local Book Program

Arcadia Publishing and the American Booksellers Association have teamed up on a program that will give independent booksellers access to a select group of regional titles that will appeal to their local customers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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