Monthly StatShot, March 2016

Sales of adult books fell 10.3% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the first period of 2015, and sales of children’s/YA dipped 2.1%, according to figures released by the AAP’s StatShot program. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Calendar Letters: About that Anna March story ...

Regarding “Who Is Anna March?” [July 29] So you think it’s important to use four pages of the Sunday Arts and Books section to write about someone who has never published a book of her own, while at the same time you did not have the space for even one book review? Do you find that acceptable? ... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Sales Rise 5.5% in First Four Months of 2018

Book publishing revenue increased 5.5% in the January to April period over the same period in 2017, according to figures released by the AAP as part of its StatShot statistics program. The year-to-date gains include a 4.4% sales increase in April over April 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women’s March inspires new Scholastic novel

Scholastic has acquired a funny middle grade novel inspired by last year’s Women’s March by Laura Wood. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Kane biography to be rushed out next month

G2 Entertainment is to rush-release a biography of England captain Harry Kane, following his "incredible" World Cup performance. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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StatShot Annual Publisher Survey Puts 2017 Estimated US Revenue at $26.2 Billion

In 2017, the US book publishing industry reported revenues of $26.2 billion, according to the Association of American Publishers report, StatShot The post StatShot Annual Publisher Survey Puts 2017 Estimated US Revenue at $26.2 Billion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Friday Wake-Up Call: Trump's 2016 ad strategy reportedly impressed Facebook

Welcome to Ad Age's Wake-Up Call, our daily roundup of advertising, marketing, media and digital news. You can get an audio version of this briefing on your Alexa device. Search for "Ad Age" under "Skills" in the Alexa app. What people are talking about today: Chance the Rapper is also a... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Story of Gareth Southgate' coming next month

G2 Entertainment and St. James's House Publishing are to jointly publish the story of England manager Gareth Southgate next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Soon you may pay Apple by the month for video, music, and news

Such a service could go toe-to-toe against Amazon, Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify. Apple has been thinking about bundling together its growing menu of digital content and selling it in a single bundle for a competitive price. The subscription package, according to a new report from the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic novelist sentenced to life in prison for 2016 torture and murder of his fiancee

A graphic novelist who once had a fledgling Hollywood career was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for the brutal torture killing of his fiancee — a murder prosecutors say took cues from a gory book he worked on years earlier. Blake Leibel, 37, was convicted last week of the 2016 slaying of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sports publisher theScore’s Facebook Messenger bot has 500,000 monthly users

The publisher formed a six-person emerging platforms team to experiment with new products and features. The post Sports publisher theScore’s Facebook Messenger bot has 500,000 monthly users appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Texas Monthly and 5280 Clean Up at the City and Regional Magazine Awards

Columbus Monthly, Seattle Met, and 5280 take home coveted General Excellence prizes, while Texas Monthly earns a total of five awards. The post Texas Monthly and 5280 Clean Up at the City and Regional Magazine Awards appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March Bookstore Sales Increased 3.5%

Bookstore sales rose 3.5% in March over March 2017. Despite the March gain, bookstore sales were still down 2.8% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first period of 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US Publishers’ StatShot 2017 Report: Fifth Year of Double-Digit Audiobooks Growth

The Association of American Pubslishers StatShot program cites 29.7-percent growth over 2016 in downloaded audiobook revenue, despite overall flat performance in publisher revenue in 2017. The post US Publishers’ StatShot 2017 Report: Fifth Year of Double-Digit Audiobooks Growth appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March 2018 Bestseller Lists from China: Hawking and an Evolving List

The death of Stephen Hawking on March 14 prompted two of his titles to hit the Chinese market's charts, as Beijing OpenBook evolves its rankings to include more online retail. The post March 2018 Bestseller Lists from China: Hawking and an Evolving List appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March Religion Bestsellers: Easter Boosts Maria Shriver, Roma Downey’s Reflections

Books of reflections and prayers by Maria Shriver and Roma Downey take top spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction in the weeks leading up to Easter. Plus, Terri Blackstock came in at #2 in Fiction with the last book in the If I Run trilogy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones sale expected to complete this month

The sale of Waterstones to hedge fund Elliott Advisors is likely to close at the end of this month, The Bookseller understands. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, March 25, 2018

The bestselling iBooks in biographies and memoirs, fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, and more for the week ended March 25, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book to Film Deals, Week of March 26, 2018

This week's book to film deals include an adaption of the classic novel 'Native Son,' and a forthcoming book from Doubleday optioned by Sony. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of March 26, 2018

This week's hot international books include a linked story collection from Canada that just sold to Norton, and a Chinese series for children that recently sold to Sourcebooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: March 2018

Nelson signs women's ministry author Stasi Eldredge's newest title on joy, HarperOne lands 'Remaking Religion' by the scholar and podcaster Casper ter Kuile. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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