German publisher Bastei Lübbe has revealed it is to launch an ebook subscription service targeting the mobile market called oolipo. The subscription service will first soft-launch in the UK, USA, Germany, Austria and Switzerland in April 2016 with the aim of launching in July 2016 in two languages – English and German. It will offer new, exclusive and series short stories and other short works only for a flat rate, aimed at the mobile and tablet reading market. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Boston store celebrates its one-year anniversary with a collection of writings by the authors who have appeared at the store along with writings by the store staff. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stanfords has launched a Children’s Book of the Month promotion, which will begin with City Atlas by Martin Haake (Wide Eyed Editions). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oahu Publications, Inc., publisher of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, The Garden Island, Hawaii Tribune-Herald and West Hawaii Today newspapers, today announced the launch of the new Hawaii.com website, an Internet portal that could become a global meg ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Regional newspaper publisher extends trial of AdSmart targeted television advertising serviceJohnston Press is seeking to bolster revenues striking a three-year regional advertising deal with Sky to sell targeted TV ad slots to clients.The regional newspaper publisher started a trial to use... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two Hoots!, a new illustrated imprint led by Suzanne Carnell, picture book publisher at Macmillan Children’s Books, will release its first book in March 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Take and Popular understand how magazines are fundamentally different from other media. The post Two New Magazine Launches Are So Good, You’ll Hear Music appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2015-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The FutureBook Conference has become one of The Bookseller’s leading events. This year we celebrate its fifth birthday, and this has allowed us to both celebrate how it has become an integral part of the book business’ digital transformation and also look to its future. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The dark, freezing woods of Sweden are the perfect breeding ground for terrifying tales of naughty children who get what they deserve. This week, Simogo -- the developer of beautifully macabre game Year Walk, and mysterious narrative experiences De... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2015-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In 1995, the year Amazon opened the virtual doors to its online bookstore, the company posted revenue of $511,000—a total that jumped to $15.7 million in 1996 and skyrocketed to $147.7 million in 1997. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CILIP member Andy Richardson has called on the organisation to oppose the “amateurisation” of public library services. Richardson said that allowing library services to be run by volunteers in the local community with little or no funding for professional or paid library staff, proposed by many... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon launched Kindle Unlimited in India with local publishing partners that include Jaico, Westland, Grapevine, Orient, and Sinclude, and more promised. The post Amazon Launch Kindle Unlimited in India with Local Partners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A memorial service for the late Ruth Rendell is due to held next month. Rendell died on 2nd May at the age of 85, almost four months after being admitted to hospital after suffering a critical stroke. A service for Rendell will be held on Thursday 29th October at All Saints Margaret Street,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leverages 'engagement player' tech from Selectable Media deal. The post Fitness Magazine Launches Digital Video Channel SweatTV appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2015-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photographer Amanda Jones talks to Co.Create about her book, Dog Years, in which she revisits her canine photo subjects after 12 years.A parody video last year called Cathood teased the idea of Richard Linklater's real-time aging epic Boyhood, if it were about pets. A new coffee table book... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2015-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The German digital literary scene boasts a new bestseller list: the Tolino Ebook Bestseller List. Tolino, a German bookseller alliance, is Germany’s counterpart to Amazon. The post Move Over, Kindle Charts: Tolino Launches Ebook Bestseller List appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins is to launch an interactive outdoor campaign at Westfield White City shopping centre in west London for the paperback release of psychological thriller The Ice Twins by S K Tremayne. From 31st August to 14th September customers will be able to download a free sample of the book... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While the Twin Cities marked the anniversary with a full schedule of events, literary nonprofits elsewhere saluted the Loft's longevity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber saw a drop in turnover for the year ending March 2015, with a significant increase in its operating loss from the 12 months previous. The publisher’s turnover was £15.9m, down 1.8% from £16.2m the year before. Faber made an operating loss of £813,000, up from £5,000 in the 12 months to... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook’s new virtual assistant, M, can make restaurant reservations, buy a birthday present for your spouse, or book a weekend getaway. The post Facebook Launches M, Its Bold Answer to Siri and Cortana appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2015-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paula Hawkins’ bestseller leads a crop of psychological thrillers, in a top 20 dominated by womenDark psychological thrillers dominate the list of the year’s bestselling ebooks unveiled by Amazon, with MP Nadine Dorries making it into a line-up composed almost entirely of female writers.The... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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