NYRF 2018: The Audiobook Market Grows Globally

A panel at the New York Rights Fair featuring Storytel, audiobooks.com, and Kobo saw discussions about how the audiobook market is evolving around the world. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Growing a book tree

Author Anna Day shares her experience of writing a book based on someone else's idea. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Singapore, StoryDrive Asia Gathers ASEAN Publishing Markets’ Key Players

Southeast Asia's markets are emerging into an 'already digital' reality. Frankfurter Buchmesse's StoryDrive Asia addressed issues in Singapore. The post In Singapore, StoryDrive Asia Gathers ASEAN Publishing Markets’ Key Players appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SoA puts £8.5m offices on the market

The Society of Authors is selling its offices in London with a price tag of £8.5m, saying the buildings are no longer “fit for purpose” because the organisation has grown. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Its Fifth Year, Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Continues to Grow

Widely acknowledged as the biggest event dedicated to children’s content in Asia, the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) has successfully wrapped up its fifth outing, which ran from November 17-19. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A career in...marketing, with Clarissa Pabi

As part of #WorkInPublishing week, Clarissa Pabi, senior marketing executive at Ebury Publishing (Penguin Random House) talks to jobs in books about her career in marketing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literature Wales to administer Wales Book of the Year in 2018

Literature Wales is to administer the Wales Book of the Year awards in 2018, although the future of the prize is still under review. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ANEL’s Richard Prieur on the Strengths of the French Canadian Book Market

Richard Prieur, executive director of ANEL in Québec, talks about the association’s work to support the flourishing francophone book market in Canada. The post ANEL’s Richard Prieur on the Strengths of the French Canadian Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 Fastest-Growing Topics on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is slowly creeping up as a hot social platform known for more than just career-building. It's increasingly a place where marketers can connect with executives and publishers can reach new audiences. For example, in September, Bloomberg claimed it had doubled its LinkedIn followers this... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins global revenues rise $12m in first quarter

Worldwide revenues at HarperCollins have grown by $12m (£9.13m) to $401m (£305.24m) for the first quarter of 2017, with digital sales increasing 6% due to growth in audiobook sales. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eight French-Language Canadian Publishers Bringing Their Authors to the Global Stage

Ahead of the 2017 Montréal Book Fair, we look at 8 French Canadian publishers supporting local authors and bringing their books to the global stage. The post Eight French-Language Canadian Publishers Bringing Their Authors to the Global Stage appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kid Normal chosen as 2018 Young City Read

Kid Normal by Greg James and Chris Smith (Bloomsbury Children's) has been chosen as 2018 Young City Read for children across Brighton & Hove and "beyond". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder bags Borough Market cookbook in eight-way auction

Hodder is publishing The Borough Market Cookbook following a "competitive" eight-way auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paddington at St Paul's, last in classic children's series, due in 2018

Michael Bond’s final book about the accident-prone bear will be published next year on the anniversary of the author’s deathA final adventure for Paddington Bear, in which the marmalade-loving magnet for trouble visits St Paul’s Cathedral, will be published in June 2018, a year after the death... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John McVie's Honolulu retreat hits the market at $6.25 million

John McVie, the bassist of Fleetwood Mac fame, has put his home in Honolulu up for sale at $6.25 million. Set on a palm-lined street near the base of Diamond Head, the 7,953-square-foot house features stone and wood floors, vaulted ceilings and large picture windows that bring in views of the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UCL's adventures in Open Access yield global reach

In the two and a half years since its launch, UCL Press has made considerable strides. Benedicte Page reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada's Indigo Confirms Plans to Enter the U.S. Market

Indigo Books and Music is opening a new bookstore in New Jersey in 2018, its first in the United States and one of several the company plans to open as it tests the market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the hunt for consumer revenue, publishers are hiring e-commerce marketing veterans

The New York Times, Conde Nast and Time Inc. have hired talent from e-commerce and retail companies for their consumer marketing skills. The post In the hunt for consumer revenue, publishers are hiring e-commerce marketing veterans appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Open Road Launches ‘Open Road Ignition,’ a Marketing Services Group

This article is sponsored by Open Road Integrated Media (OR/M) and was originally featured in our Frankfurt Book Fair print edition. The post Open Road Launches ‘Open Road Ignition,’ a Marketing Services Group appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookwitty, the Globalized Niche Bookseller

The Paris-based company, which offers about 27 million print titles in four languages—all with free worldwide shipping—is quietly positioning itself to become a possible global competitor to Amazon in online bookselling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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