Man Booker International Prize shortlist sees Tokarczuk nominated again as women dominate

Indie publishers and women, including last year’s winner Olga Tokarczuk, dominate the £50,000 Man Booker International Prize shortlist, revealed on Tuesday (9th April). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Mondadori Sees Synergy in Kobo Partnership

Mondadori's GM, Riccardo Cavallero, talks with PP at the Frankfurt Book Fair about the Italian bookstore's new partnership with Kobo. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2012-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Caitlin Moran to judge Blue Peter prize

How to Be A Woman author Caitlin Moran is to join the judging panel for the 2013 Blue Peter Book... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rowling, James, Follett Tops Overseas: International Bestsellers, October 2012

J.K. Rowling, E.L. James, and Ken Follett all had books on multiple lists around the world as Septembercame to a close. The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s first book for adults, landed at #1 in France and the U.K. when it was released late last month. Two spots behind Vacancy in France is... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yazbek wins PEN/Pinter International Writer of Courage Award

Syrian writer Samar Yazbek, author of A Woman in the Crossfire (Haus Publishing), has been chosen... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Syrian author shares Pinter prize

Samar Yazbek, whose latest book is an account of the Assad regime written inside Syria, will share the Pen Pinter prize with poet Carol Anne Duffy. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2012-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gadsby to head Rowman & Littlefield International

North American independent publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group (RLPG) is to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Report Sees Gradual Decline in Book Spending

Given the state of flux in the book world, it can be dangerous to predict industry sales trends, but the private investment banking firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson has done just that in its latest annual report, the “VSS Communications Industry Forecast (2012–16).” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dixons also to sell Nook, Rouvillois joins as international head

Barnes & Noble has announced Dixons as another British retail partner to sell Nook devices.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walliams gets third nod for Roald Dahl Funny Prize

Comedian David Walliams has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize for the third... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women's Library protests continue

Protestors hoping to prevent The Women's Library from moving from its East End home are... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Samuel Johnson Prize longlist revealed

Fourteen titles have made this year's longlist for the £20,000 Samuel Johnson Prize for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Argos sees return to sales growth

Argos returns to sales growth, led by the popularity of tablet computers and ebook readers, says owner Home Retail Group. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2012-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How French Publishers Are Fighting Back Against Facebook and Google's Display Ad Dominance

The battle to keep online advertising yields and returns high in a market of infinite volume and little scarcity rages on. But some publishers are deciding that it's not their fellow broadcasters, magazines and newspaper who are the problem but t ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK and Commonwealth sees 8% sales drop in first half

Hachette UK is looking to exceptionally strong autumn publishing after recording an 8% sales drop... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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'Best of prize' for book awards

Britain's oldest literary prize is to make a special award later this year for the best ever winner. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2012-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First UK Nook Christmas could see digital 'step change'

Analysts have predicted that this Christmas could herald a "real step change" for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Erotica continues to dominate charts

Eight of the top 10 bestselling novels in the UK last week were works of erotica, with E L James... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Universities minister to chair Samuel Johnson prize

David Willetts MP will chair the judges for the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction, with a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble Nook E-Reader Goes International

Barnes & Noble has finally scheduled the long-awaited international debut of its Nook e-reader. The company said Monday that it will begin selling its Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight in the U.K. in mid-October. The devices will be sold online through a new digital... Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2012-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nook headed for UK as Barnes & Noble goes international, dabbles in the Queen's English

Well, our English friends, today is a good day. Your choice in e-readers is about to get that much better as Barnes & Noble has decided to make your homeland the first stop on its highly-anticipated international tour. The Nook and its associated store will be making their big debut in the... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2012-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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