News Briefs: Week of November 10, 2014

Open Road dodges $1 million bullet and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Religion On-Sale Calendar: September 2014

New books in a big religion publishing month include offerings from Joel Osteen, Sam Harris, and Joyce Meyer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Books You Should Read Before Graduating College

As the school year starts, get your bookshelf started with Hemingway, Bronte, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Download the Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 Preview Magazine

Find out who to meet, what to see, and trends to discuss at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Download our Frankfurt 2014 Preview magazine here. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corporation's marriage of convenience with the Press Council looks shaky

Attacks on the Press Council reflect the conveniently shifting opinions of news media publishers to the political environment rather than fundamental questions of press freedom Continue reading... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Behind the Cookbook Bestsellers: July 2014

Backlist cookbooks proved to be strong sellers in July, whether the topic was juicing, canning, or country cooking with singer Trisha Yearwood. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air August 18, 2014: Stephan Eirik Clark

Stephan Eirik Clark, author of 'Sweetness #9' (Little, Brown; 9780316278751), will appear on NPR’s 'Fresh Air' on Monday, August 18. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK consumer magazines lost nearly 1m print sales in first half of 2014 ABC

Sales of the hundreds of paid-for weekly and monthly titles fell 4.4% compared with previous six months, according to latest healthcheck Continue reading... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Letterman Named 2014 Thurber Finalist

His satirical picture book, 'This Land Was Made for You and Me (But Mostly Me),' written with Bruce McCall, is one of three titles up for the prize. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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July 2014 is the most profitable month ever in comic book history, and comics are only getting bigger

With the success of movies like 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' and more ways to buy comics than ever before, the industry is growing rapidly. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Fell 7.9% in First Half of 2014

Bookstore sales for the first six months of 2014 were down 7.9% compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Florida Bookstore Day will be held this November

The celebration echoes California Bookstore Day, which was held for the first time this past May. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air August 13, 2014: Marybeth Hicks

Marybeth Hicks, author of 'Teachable Moments' (Howard Books, 9781476757438), will appear on Fox News Channel’s 'Hannity' on Wednesday, August 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto Results Off in First Half of 2014

Revenue at U.K.-based illustrated book publisher Quarto Group fell 3% in the first half of 2014, falling to $65.6 million. Operating profit dipped to $2.8 million from $3.0 million in the first six months of 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2014 Magazine Manufacturing and Production Technology Survey

Last year's manufacturing and production survey signaled a major turn-around in new technology investment after a four-year decline from 2008 to 2011. According to FOLIO:'s 2014 manufacturing and production technology survey, investment is still on the rise- spiking another 32 percent from... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Florida Bookstore Day Set for November

The brainchild of Tiffany Razzano, founder of Wordier Than Thou, the inaugural event will include at least 30 bookstores across the state. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Books of Note: August 2014

Significant August releases include the newest from popular women's author Lysa TerKeurst; also, Amish romance novelist Wanda Brunstetter sends newlyweds Emma and Lamar Miller to Florida for the winter and another unlikely quilting class. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, August 13, 2014

Molly Phinney Baskette tells the story of her congregation's revival; the message of Jesus has been diluted, argues Benjamin L. Corey. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp. Holds Firm On Value of Print

News Corp., the global publishing conglomerate chaired by Rupert Murdoch, reaffirmed its commitment to print in the face of ongoing financial pressures that have upended the industry as more readers migrate from paper to digital platforms. "W ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, August 3, 2014

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended August 3, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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