Oxford University Press Workers Threaten Strike

Workers at Oxford University Press are threatening to strike, alleging the publishing house is moving jobs abroad and has stonewalled the union in salary negotiations. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Iowa Press to Publish ‘Lost Clerihews’

Paul Ingram, the legendary book buyer at Prairie Lights in Iowa City, Iowa, since 1989, is joining another elite group: booksellers who are published authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Norton Back to Press on 'Flash Boys'

After a much-talked about "60 Minutes" appearance by Michael Lewis, Norton has gone back to press for 50,000 more copies of the author's new book, "Flash Boys." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Running Press Cofounder Lawrence Teacher, 72

Teacher, who cofounded Running Press in 1972, died at his home in Philadelphia on March 25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UC Press Heading to Oakland

The University of California Press will be moving from its current location in Berkeley, where the publisher has been for 30 years, to new offices in Oakland. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fox Named Phaidon Press CEO

McGraw Hill Professional's Keith Fox will be joining Phaidon Press as chief executive officer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yen Press, Square Enix Ink Global Digital Manga Pact

Yen Press and Japanese gaming and manga publisher Square Enix have entered into a partnership to distribute Square Enix manga in digital editions internationally. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH/Santillana Merger Threatens Digital Shake Up in Brazil Ebook Sector

Penguin Random House Merger with Santillana will force the Brazilian operation to choose whether to stay or leave the powerful DLD digital distribution platform. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WWII memoir to Clerkenwell Press

The Clerkenwell Press has acquired world English rights in Gone to Ground, a true story of a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s Small Presses: Gourmet Reading for Book Gluttons

Germany's small press scene is thriving, with an eclectic mix of ambitious publishers seeking out new authors, experimenting with formats and finding audiences. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble brings Nook Press self-publishing to parts of Europe

Does your agent constantly reject your manuscript about a teen wizard who falls in love with a vampire and has to fight for their life in a televised death zone? Barnes & Noble feels your pain, and is opening up the Nook Press self-publishing... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Big names back press regulation underpinned by royal charter

More than 200 – from JK Rowling to Rowan Williams – feature in Hacked Off ad supporting watchdog rejected by publishersMore than 200 leading figures from the arts and academia, including writers, film-makers, actors, comics and broadcasters, have signed a declaration of support for a system of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Small Presses Mark Boston Bombings

Two publishers, including one formed specifically to publish a book on the 2013 marathon, will release books in advance of the April 21 race. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nook Press's Horner outlines Europe offer

Barnes & Noble’s Nook Press self-publishing platform will be available in the UK,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chalice Press Acquires Book by Minister Defrocked for Marrying Gay Son

Chalice Press has acquired a book by United Methodist pastor Frank Shaefer, who was defrocked in December for officiating at his gay son’s marriage six years ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Challenges and Rewards in Small Press Publishing: An AWP Panel

The panel centered on broadening audiences for independent literature while working under budgeting constraints in an oversaturated market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed's 'Real Women' Video Strikes Controversial Chord

How women are portrayed in photography has been a hot-button issue in publishing during the last several months. One could argue the spirited dialogue goes back a year to Dove's "Real Beauty Sketches" effort, which went viral. At any rate, whether you find BuzzFeed Video's "Photoshopping Real... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2014-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Arts Books Buys Companion Press

In a deal that adds 27 titles to its backlist, Graphic Arts Books has acquired the trade books and publishing rights of Companion Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Press freedom groups urge David Cameron to lay off The Guardian

A group of the world's leading press freedom bodies is calling on prime minister David Cameron to distance himself from the investigation into The Guardian over the leaks by the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.The seven organisations also want Cameron to urge parliament to repeal the statute... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why journalists voted to strike against Newsquest-Gannett

I see that Newsquest has warned members of the National Union of Journalists that they may be in breach of their employment contracts if they take part in tomorrow's planned one-day strike.NUJ members voted for industrial action after the publisher announced that it was transferring sub-editing... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daily Mail tops the league of press regulation code breaches

The Press Complaints Commission has published the statistical breakdown that was requested when its chairman, Lord Hunt, appeared before the commons media and culture select committee two weeks ago.The PCC has put up two tables on its website. One shows all recorded breaches of the editors' code... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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