Mahoney Sets a Broader Course For Chronicle

Since she took over as president of Chronicle Books in January 2017, Tyrrell Mahoney has expanded the San Francisco–based publisher into new subjects areas and new locations. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Book Ranking: Fire and Fury sets charts ablaze

Fire and Fury may have missed out on the print number one last week, but after a shortage of hardback copies in bookshops over the weekend, readers hungry to learn all about Donald Trump’s McDonald’s habit turned to the digital shelves. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One Analyst’s 2018 Look-Ahead: Russian Digital Content Set to Grow

In the estimation of LitRes chief Sergey Anuriev, ebooks could double as a factor in Russia's market within two years and audiobooks are showing new strength as well. The prime challenge: piracy. The post One Analyst’s 2018 Look-Ahead: Russian Digital Content Set to Grow appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Women are better writers than men': novelist John Boyne sets the record straight

Male authors are always pronouncing their own brilliance – or boasting about not reading books by women. So, after a lifetime of writing and attending literary festivals, John Boyne would like to get something off his chest …Do you know what the literary tea towel is? It’s an Irish phenomenon... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freight authors aghast as former publisher sets up new imprint

Co-founder launches new press as company goes into formal liquidation with writers reporting royalties still unpaidAuthors left in limbo after the collapse of a troubled Scottish publisher have reacted with dismay to the latest venture by its co-founder: a new publishing imprint. The day after... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones set to open five new branches this year

Managing director James Daunt says company is ‘making good money’ and has plans to open a further 10 to 15 shops in 2018Waterstones is to open five new bookshops in the run-up to Christmas and plans up to 15 more for next year, according to managing director James Daunt. The news comes after... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Selleck Set to Retire, S&S Revamps Sales

Simon & Schuster announced that its executive v-p for sales and marketing, Michael Selleck, will retire at the end of the year. With his departure, a number of changes are being made to the publisher's sales and distribution structure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Salt to publish Jason Cowley 'chronicle'

Salt is to publish what it calls a "major" chronicle of the last decade by New Statesman editor Jason Cowley, titled Reaching for Utopia. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Real Value Of 'Comp Titles' Is Broader Than You Think

Comp titles, known in the publishing industry interchangeably as “comparative” or “competitive” titles, are a wonky industry Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2017-11-06 15:15:50 UTC ]
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Setting the Stage for Guadalajara 2017

The largest Spanish-language book fair, which will run from November 25 to December 3 in 2017, expects another banner year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Czech Distributor Euromedia Sets Its Sights on Bookseller Neoluxor

Rockaway Capital's Euromedia Group hopes to expand its activity in the Czech books market with an acquisition of Neoluxor. The post Czech Distributor Euromedia Sets Its Sights on Bookseller Neoluxor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Shannara Chronicles: Austin Butler on shooting the hit fantasy in NZ

Based on the best-selling books from author Terry Brooks, The Shannara Chronicles has become a fan-favourite in the fantasy world. The show follows Wil Ohmsford, played by Austin Butler, who is destined to save the Four Lands from demons. Now with the second season debuting, Butler spoke to... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Legend of Kevin set for OUP Children's

OUP Children's is to publish a highly illustrated fiction series from Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chronicle Ups Print Run for New 'Playboy' Title

Following the death of Hugh Hefner last week, Chronicle has gone back to press for its just-released 'Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds 1953-2016.' The title now contains the last foreword the Playboy founder will ever write for a book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Agenda-setting book' on refugees to Canongate

Canongate is to publish an "agenda-setting book" by author Dina Nayeri about the reality of the refugee experience entitled The Ungrateful Refugee. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld to publish Essex marshes-set debut

Transworld has acquired an "atmospheric" debut novel set on the Essex marshes during World War 2 and in the present day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto publishes first ever picture book set to Lennon's lyrics

The first picture book set to John Lennon’s lyrics will be published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Amnesty International. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Indie Bookstore Set to Open in Queens

Kew & Willow Books, which was formed by three former B&N coworkers and financed through a Kickstarter campaign, is scheduled to open in late September in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of the New York City borough. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Bigger, Broader’: The German Book Prize Releases Its 2017 Longlist

'Traditional as well as language-focused and risk-taking narratives' are included in the longlist for this year's Buch Preis, says jury chair Katja Gasser. The post ‘Bigger, Broader’: The German Book Prize Releases Its 2017 Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers on Facebook Audience Network Can Now Set CPM Targets

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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'Intimate' Austen letters set for September release

The Bodleian Library's publishing arm is set to release a collection of Jane Austen's letters which will provide "intimate glimpses" into her life after moving to Bath, aged 25. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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