It can be cheaper to buy the physical copy of a book than a digital download thanks to changes in Amazon’s deal with publishersAt the start of this decade publishers feared the death of the paperback. Britons abandoned bookshops at an alarming rate, seduced by e-readers and cheap digital books.Even Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, was shocked by the speed of readers’ defection when Kindle downloads outsold hard copies on the website for the first time in 2011. “We had high hopes this would happen eventually, but we never imagined it would happen this quickly,” he said at the time. Related: The Ladybird phenomenon: the publishing craze that's still flying Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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With nearly twenty years experience in the publishing industry, Fiona Carr joins online rights platform IPR License as Senior Sales Manager. The post Fiona Carr Joins IPR License as Senior Sales Manager appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W Publishing picked up the latest book by the bestselling author of ‘God’s Not Dead.’ Plus, Worthy is publishing a book by Christian singer Matthew West, Whitaker House is taking 'Cosmic Initiative,' and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen Book is launching a new ISBN store allowing publishers and self-published authors to purchase smaller numbers of ISBNs online "within minutes". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The impact of digital, the population's loss of 'cultural habits' and challenges to the supply chain: José Manuel Anta tells us about Spain's book market. The post ‘Habits of Culture’ and the Digital Dynamic: Spain’s José Manuel Anta appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of adult books fell again in February, while sales in the children's/young adult category rebounded, according to figures released Tuesday by the AAP. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mention the name Domino to any décor-savvy 30-something, and you're likely to get a squeal of excitement followed by a sigh of nostalgia. Launched by Condé Nast in 2005, Domino was a revolutionary brand within the shelter category, embracing a fun and eclectic design mix that was largely absent... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After raising more than $100,000 to fund its move from Chelsea to Harlem, the bookstore needs to raise another $25,000 to buy more books, add air conditioning, and build an events stage. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From the Frankfurt Book Fair Summer Academy, book industry consultant Iryna Baturevych offers an insider look at post-Soviet book markets and the international ambitions of publishers working there. The post Understanding Post-Soviet Book Markets: FBF Summer Academy in Kiev appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Caution evident in buying and selling of politically sensitive material amid fears of growing repression from mainland’s Communist partyThe 2016 Hong Kong book fair, the most important event in the city’s literary calendar, opened its doors on Wednesday to familiar long queues and hordes of... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A magical realist novel by a Singapore-based author attracts a U.S. buyer; an Italian actor's fictionalized memoir draws interest in Europe; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The History Press is to publish a book based on an original set of sketchbooks and diaries from a signaller in the First World War. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Century is set to publish a book by the presenters of "The Football Ramble" podcast. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House will release nine new titles in its Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series for this autumn, including How it Works: The Student and The Ladybird Book of the Meeting. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new apprenticeship scheme, launched to train apprentices in the "increasingly rare" skills of the hand bookbinding trade, is now calling for applicants for its first intake. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Both non-profit and for-profit bookstores are funding literacy programs through the sale of used books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The most interesting début on the Weekly E-Book Ranking is perhaps human rights activist and 1986 Nobel Peace Prize-winner Elie Wiesel’s Night (Penguin Modern Classics). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ is to publish an "accessible and effective" nutrition, fitness and lifestyle book by diver Tom Daley, who will be representing Team GB in the Rio Olympics this August. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jessie Burton is to pen her first children’s book following success with adults titles The Miniaturist and The Muse. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Flatiron nabs a feminist twist on Snow White, Berkley lays down six figures for a debut thriller, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No two book clubbers had the same impression---we range from frustration to elation, united only by a eagerness to discuss. The post WIRED Book Club: Frustration! Elation! We Conclude The Name of the Wind appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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