Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 15/03/2011 - 15:45 Apple's latest version of its iBooks app, which allows ebooks to have a pictorial layout similar to printed books and supports full page illustrations, has been hailed by one publisher as being "the beginning of a phenomenally exciting phase in picture book publishing". The new version of the online store means all publishers signed up to Apple's terms on the iBookstore, including HarperCollins, Hachette, Penguin, Pan Macmillan, Canongate and Simon & Schuster, will be able to release fully illustrated ebooks. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
BISG surveys the impact on publishing of the COVID-19 emergency, and Hachette, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins withdraw from BookExpo. The post BookExodus: More Big Five Withdrawals, and BISG Opens a COVID-19 Survey appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-26 14:30:42 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan has said it is “forensically reviewing” its publication programme to decide on possible title moves following the closure of major high street chains during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-24 15:41:34 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster has become the third Big Five publisher to say it will not attend this year's BookExpo and BookCon events set for New York City July 22-26. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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For 35 years with Simon & Schuster, Marcella Berger had retired from the company in 2011. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Berger Sold Rights to Titles by Heller, Eggers, Clinton isitation hours are being held Friday (March 20) for Marcella Berger, the late... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-19 22:01:05 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House and Pan Macmillan lead the pack among the shortlists for the trade categories of the British Book Awards 2020. Penguin Random House has 17 nominations and Pan Macmillan has 12. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-19 16:38:25 UTC ]
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Marcella Berger, former v-p, director of subsidiary rights at Simon & Schuster, died March 16. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan imprint Bluebird has promoted Hockley Raven Spare to commissioning editor. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-17 07:15:16 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan has announced it is closing its offices from close of play this Thursday (19th March), "until further notice", and has asked everyone at the company to work from home "for the foreseeable future". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-17 01:55:46 UTC ]
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Rishi Sunak confirmed ebooks and online newspapers will no longer be subjected to sales tax The government will abolish the 20% “reading tax” on ebooks and online newspapers from December, although it is unclear whether publishers will pass the full saving on to customers.Printed books and... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-03-11 19:46:19 UTC ]
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Writer and comedian Adam Kay, who earlier today announced his high-profile move from publisher Pan Macmillan to Hachette’s Orion, has revealed he is postponing upcoming performances of his show “This is Going to Hurt”, based on his bestselling memoir, because of coronavirus concerns. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-11 17:44:33 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster has announced none of its employees in the UK or US will attend the rearranged Bologna Book Fair in May. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-06 15:58:36 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan's has unveiled its new sustainability imprint One Boat, headed by Bluebird publisher Carole Tonkinson, with plans to launch its first title, Eat to Save the Planet, in December 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 06:48:48 UTC ]
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Bluebird, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, will publish award-winning journalist Poorna Bell's "groundbreaking" book Stronger next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 05:53:54 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster has snapped up Reebok founder Joe Foster’s memoir, aptly titled Shoemaker. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 04:41:37 UTC ]
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The publisher of Stephen King, Judy Blume and Hillary Clinton doesn’t fit with the plans of its parent, ViacomCBS, which has placed a big bet on digital video. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-03-04 20:20:26 UTC ]
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Following the reunification of Viacom and CBS, Simon & Schuster's chief Carolyn Reidy tells the staff that its parent company will explore seelling The post Reidy to Staff: ViacomCBS Is Looking to Sell Simon & Schuster appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-04 17:27:00 UTC ]
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The publication date moves to May for the controversial White House memoir of Donald Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton. The post Report: Simon & Schuster’s Date for John Bolton’s Book Is Now in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-04 15:00:09 UTC ]
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HarperCollins UK and Simon & Schuster have joined the rest of the Big Five publishers in announcing they are not attending the London Book Fair following the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-03 22:29:32 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan has announced it is pulling out of the London Book Fair this year following concerns about coronavirus. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-02 23:12:42 UTC ]
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With Simon & Schuster's exit from London Book Fair, other publishers are watchful–concerned both for employee safety and for cost in case of a quarantine. The post S&S Cancels and COVID-19 Concerns Mount for London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-28 18:07:02 UTC ]
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