Monthly StatShot, October 2016

Sales of adult trade books fell 13.1% in October 2016 compared to the same month in 2015, while sales in the children’s/young adult segment rose 1.9%, according to figures released by the AAP as part of its StatShot program. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Industry Stocks: August 2016 Performances

The Publishers Weekly Stock Index inched up 0.5% in August, besting the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which had a 0.2% dip in the month. However, without the $10.35-per-share increase posted by Amazon, the PWSI would have fallen 2.4%. There were five winners and five losers in the month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, September 5, 2016

This week: a grind house horror shoot gone wrong in the Colombian rain forest, plus Jonathan Safran Foer's first novel in over a decade. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: September 2, 2016

Ralph Nader is trying his hand at bookselling; B&N is prepping its next concept store in Texas; a Boise bookstore is celebrating its 10th birthday; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: August 31, 2016

New stores open their doors in Illinois and Ontario, Canada; stores in Maryland and California prep for relocation celebrations; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Going West festival is back with new books and writers for 2016

West Auckland's most well-attended literary festival back this year with a fresh line up of local and international writers. Continue reading at Stuff

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Rona Jaffe Winners Announced for 2016

The Rona Jaffe Foundation has announced the winners of its eponymous writer's awards for 2016. The awards are given annually to six women writers who "demonstrate excellence and promise in the early stages of their careers." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: August 29, 2016

New stores open in Texas and Minnesota; established stores celebrate their first 40 years in Vermont and California; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Weka

The Weka Specialist Publishing House for Public Authorities and Industry was founded by Werner and Karin Mützel in 1973. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Informa

Informa is a professional information provider with 100 offices in 25 countries. The company focuses on academic and professional publishing as well as informational events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Phoenix Publishing and Media Group

Phoenix Publishing and Media Group is one of the largest publishing groups in China. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC (MHGE) is a learning science company focused on higher education, professional learning and information markets both in the US and internationally with content, tools and services delivered via digital, print and hybrid solutions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: August 29, 2016

Amy Schumer’s ‘The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo” is the #3 book in the country. Plus Khizer Khan’s DNC speech boosts sales of a pocket edition of the U.S. Constitution, though not the version some people might expect; a pair of Oscar winners bring Gilded Age New York City to life; and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Shueisha Publishing Co., Ltd.

Shueisha is a major publisher in Japan and the largest manga publisher in the world with a market share in Japan of 30%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Printing in Hong Kong & China, 2016

Print suppliers are retooling responses and pushing the reset button amid changes and challenges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press is an integral part of the University of Cambridge and shares the university's objectives to advance knowledge, education, learning, and research. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: China Education Publishing & Media

China Education Publishing & Media Group (China Education) was formed in December 2010 as a strategic merger to reshape educational publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Kyowon Co. Ltd.

Kyowon (Korean for “No.1 or the best in Education”) was founded in 1985 and is one of the biggest publishing companies in Korea. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Cornelsen

Franz Cornelsen Education Group is a Germany-based company that provides learning services and creates and distributes educational materials for a market ranging from pre-school education to vocational training. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is a global educational publishing and technology company that reaches more than 50 million students in the U.S. and 150 other countries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Global Publishing Leaders 2016: Groupe Albin Michel

Albin Michel is one of France’s leading literary and educational publishers, and has been honored by the country’s highest literary awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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