At its best, Engel’s novel interrogates the idea of American exceptionalism through the story of a Colombian couple and their three children. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'
[ The Washington Post | 2021-03-03 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. is close to acquiring Jane Pratt's xoJane and xoVain sites for an undisclosed sum as it looks to increase its content targeting millennial women, sources tell Adweek. The New York publisher is interested in buying Pratt's two sites to build up its focus on digital-only brands, which... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2015-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eight book tech companies, 15 digital books, 10 marketing/publicity campaigns, seven platforms and 15 individuals from within the book business will go head to head for the coveted FutureBook Awards. The shortlists display excellence and innovation with the winners announced at the FutureBook... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Ingram Content Group has struck deals with companies in China, India and Italy to expand its Global Connect network to those three countries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Whether sized to stuff stockings or designed as works of art, gift books have their own special places in a wide variety of stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A major shakeout is coming to the digital media space as downward pricing pressure squeezes out some players. Shane Smith, chief executive and co-founder of Vice Media, said the problem is so severe that only digital publishers who are able to ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The regional publisher has axed eight free print titles in the Midlands and folded a further three into paid-for titles in the North West and South. The company announced the closures in a statement to shareholders this morning in an update on ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Banned Books Week, which celebrates works that have been challenged or banned, is being held this year from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. The number of challenges reported this year is low in comparison to recent figures, according to the American Library Association. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In January, Jack Griffin, the chief executive of Tribune Publishing Company, took his senior management team to visit The Los Angeles Times, the jewel in his company’s portfolio of newspapers. At a reception at the newspaper, an ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The growing popularity of alternative publishers such as DuBook, Thukul Cetak and Lejen Press is a welcome change (“an absolute delight”) to Raman Krishnan of Silverfish Books, a company many regarded as the catalyst in the independent bookselling and publishing scene in Malaysia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With publishers large and small putting on road shows, holding minifairs, and participating in major book events, and with chain bookstores and remainder sellers holding their own shows, there are plenty of opportunities for book lovers and content creators to congregate across Malaysia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Malaysia—a multicultural nation of 30 million people made up of Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil speakers—is a relatively small and divided book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the Malaysian bookselling and publishing communities, the first quarter of the year leading up to the 6% goods and services tax (GST) implementation on April 1 was tumultuous and disruptive. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights traffic, as expected in a small book market like Malaysia, typically flows one way, with English-to-Malay translations mostly found in the education and reference segments. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Malaysian ebook industry is still in the low single digit in terms of market share and international ebook retailers have yet to show signs of setting up shop here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trinity Mirror's new digital strategy for its regional titles will see an increased focus on analytics and a drive to boost audience engagement, the publisher announced yesterday. Neil Benson, editorial director for regionals at Trinity Mi ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On the 'Der Spiegel' bestseller list for 28 consecutive weeks now, this novel, according to its acquiring editor at Knaus Verlag, has garnered mass appeal by tapping into a universal theme: "the profound human desire for a place to belong." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emerging from bankruptcy, Family Christian Stores aims to strengthen its relationship with vendors and reinvigorate their in-store and online sales ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black & White Publishing has signed a psychological thriller, Abigale Hall, by the winner of Faber and Faber Creative Writing MA Prize, Lauren A. Forry. Managing director of Black & White Publishing, Campbell Brown, acquired World English rights for the publication from Sandra Sawicka... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A “busy and focused” Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) kicked off yesterday (26th August) with a record number of exhibitors, the biggest-ever UK contingent and many fair-goers saying the current Chinese stock market turmoil would do little to dent their future publishing plans. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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You'll remember Sarah McIntyre's #PicturesMeanBusiness campaign to get illustrators the credit they deserve on book covers and in publishing's metadata labyrinth. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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