News Briefs: Week of June 22, 2015

Sale denied In Family Christian bankruptcy and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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BEA 2015: A Remarkable Publication Journey

Reba Riley remembers her 29th birthday well—she was weeping on the floor of her closet while friends and family waited to help her celebrate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Program Highlights for Librarians

The lines of communication between librarians and publishers are open, and this year’s BEA program features a number of panels dedicated to keeping a dialogue going. Among the highlights: Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Shortlist for the Carnegie Medals

The ALA invites BEA attendees to visit the Booklist booth (1645) to preview the display of shortlisted titles for this year’s Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Discovery Expansions

Discovery Communications’ publishing program is set to expand with an array of new titles from Time Inc. Books, Parragon, and other licensees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Amazon: Is It Good For Readers?

The impact of Amazon on the book business is a longstanding, ongoing debate. But is Amazon good for readers? That’s the topic of this afternoon’s discussion at this year’s International Digital Publishing Forum conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Browsing the Booths, Chapter 1

There is a wealth of fresh new book offerings and enticing giveaways waiting for booksellers at the booths of children’s publishers at this year’s show, as well as a hefty roster of in-booth author autographings. Here’s a sampling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: At Tuttle, East Meets West

As China is this year’s guest of honor at BEA’s Global Market Forum, it is fitting to recognize Tuttle Publishing, the largest English-language Asian publisher in the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: 'Fault in Our Stars' Top 2014 E-book Seller

John Green's The Fault in Our Stars was the top-selling ebook in 2014, according to data just released by PubTrack Digital, a unit of Nielsen BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Big Names from a Little Press

Last year, the South Dakota Historical Society Press gave away blads and tote bags promoting its fall release, "Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography of Laura Ingalls Wilder" by Pamela Smith Hill, but no one predicted the success that would come. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Momentum on Social Media Unlocks

Today at BEA, a Chicago web development company called Mess is launching Momentum, a turnkey subscription service that can be used to generate social media campaigns, and manage and track social engagement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Download: Report on Chinese Book Market 2015

A new report from the BIZ Beijing, The Chinese Book Market 2015, provides a thorough understanding of trends in Chinese publishing. The post Download: Report on Chinese Book Market 2015 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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BEA 2015: Let’s Make a Deal

This A–Z listing includes specials available to retailers who place orders at BEA. Many exhibitors are offering free freight and/or extra discount points. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: PubMatch Opens Rights Access

Responding to feedback from its most active users, PubMatch, the online rights management and promotion platform, is opening up access to its complete set of features to all users. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Strides in Content Management

The latest news coming out of Ixxus, publishing and media specialists, is its partnership with Inkling, which is aimed at delivering off-the-shelf integration of Inkling’s Habitat publishing platform with Alfresco’s content management system. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Kuyper New BISG Chief

The Book Industry Study Group has named Mark Kuyper, current president and CEO of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, as executive director, effective June 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA: 2015 Lonely Planet’s BEA Guide to New York City

In New York City for BEA? Lonely Planet’s got your free time in the morning, afternoon, and evening covered. From strolling wild urban greenways to sipping sangria on a riverside dock, there’s a world of great attractions within easy reach of the Javits Center. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Is Subscription the Future of E-Books?

Subscription ebook services have been a buzzworthy topic in recent years, but are they a good deal for authors and publishers? That was the topic of a standing room only panel, moderated by Smashwords founder Mark Coker who noted the promise of subscription models as well as the “legitimate... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: Listen to Buddha

In the middle of all that chaos on the convention floor, you can find an oasis of calm. New Harbinger (2951) is offering everyone a chance to take a Buddha break. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2015: A Purr-fect Pair

Time Inc. Books arrives at BEA with good news: the publisher has entered an exclusive three-year deal with Animal Planet, the cable TV channel, to produce nonfiction books for children. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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