PA welcomes EU court ruling on e-book exhaustion rights

​The Publishers Association has welcomed the latest ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on the exhaustion of e-book rights, which has found the re-sale of second-hand e-books infringes copyright.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-19 20:42:11 UTC ]

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Comics Plus, PRH at Odds Over E-Book Lending Models

Following Random House’s acquisition of Boom! Studios, the comics and graphic novel publisher’s digital catalog is no longer available for unlimited, simultaneous library access—a source of disappointment at digital platform Comics Plus. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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IPA on Reported Moscow Arrests: ‘The Risks Publishers Now Face in Russia’

The International Publishers Association alerts its world membership to reports of Russian actions against 'LGBT propaganda.' The post IPA on Reported Moscow Arrests: ‘The Risks Publishers Now Face in Russia’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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What libraries are getting rid of after Trump’s order to dismantle the IMLS

Libraries’ e-book and audiobook programs are especially vulnerable to the Trump administration’s budget cuts. Libraries across the United States are cutting back on e-books, audiobooks, and loan programs after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants as it tries... Continue reading at Fast Company

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UK Publishers Release More of Their ‘Soft Power’ Study

The United Kingdom's Publishers Association's annual meeting features a study on UK publishing and 'soft power' at home and abroad. The post UK Publishers Release More of Their ‘Soft Power’ Study appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Young Publishers Association Is Nurturing the Industry’s Next Generation

The volunteer-run nonprofit, launched in 2024 by Noah Perkins, is providing publishing newcomers with opportunities for connection and mentorship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Announcing the Winners of the 12th Annual Self-Published E-book Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 12th Annual Self-Published E-book Awards! Discover the titles that placed in the categories of contemporary fiction, fantasy, memoir, mystery, and more. The post Announcing the Winners of the 12th Annual Self-Published E-book Awards appeared first on... Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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London Book Fair Week: ‘International Adults’ Hail UK Publishing

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‘My Name Is Barbra’ Wins Audiobook of the Year at 2025 Audie Awards

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New Study: Half of Australians Say They Want To Read More

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UK: ‘The Great Copyright Heist Cannot Go Unchallenged’

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Final PubWest Conference Focuses on Finance, Fostering Best Practices

Publishers Association of the West held its final annual conference in New Orleans February 11–13 before it joins forces with the Independent Book Publishers Association this July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London’s Westminster Book Awards: The 2025 Winners

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Bookshop.org is launching e-books to help local bookstores compete with Amazon’s Kindle

The challenger brand to Amazon’s hegemony has big plans to build further, starting with a new e-book initiative. Andy Hunter decided something needed to be done about the endless rise of Amazon in 2018—the year that the e-commerce giant surpassed 50% of book sales in the U.S. market. “I was... Continue reading at Fast Company

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Bookshop.org Debuts Its E-book Platform

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The Audie Awards Competition Names Its 2025 Finalists

Now in its 30th year, the Audie Awards program from the Audio Publishers Association this year grows to 28 categories. The post The Audie Awards Competition Names Its 2025 Finalists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Publishers Association on the UK’s AI Consultation

'We do want to raise some concerns immediately,' writes the Publishers Association's Dan Conway on the new AI consultation. The post The Publishers Association on the UK’s AI Consultation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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