PBAA and IPDA Announce Merger

Magazines and Books Retail Association will cater to magazine and book publishers, national distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. The post PBAA and IPDA Announce Merger appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spring 2017 Religion & Spirituality Announcements

Among the big religion and spirituality books coming this spring are titles that attempt to bridge the gap between ways of thinking or offer new takes on seminal religious events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First Authors Announced in France’s Frankfurt Book Fair Guest of Honor Program

At the Berlin Film Festival's Soirée française du cinéma, authors are announced for participation in France's Guest of Honor plans at Frankfurt Book Fair. The post First Authors Announced in France’s Frankfurt Book Fair Guest of Honor Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade Show Notes: London Book Fair Hosts Fair Use Debate; BookExpo Announces Author-Speakers

The London Book Fair announces a debate on fair use and copyright. And BookExpo announces Stephen King will speak at the Author Breakfast. The post Trade Show Notes: London Book Fair Hosts Fair Use Debate; BookExpo Announces Author-Speakers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spring 2017 Audio Announcements

Boom is still the word where audiobooks are concerned, as a new season of releases arrives. Our listing of upcoming audio titles reflects the wide variety of new projects scheduled for the season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NYC Announces One Book, One New York Program

New York City has announced its One Book, One New York program, which will encourage residents of each of the five boroughs to read the same book once the title is announced in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker Prize unaffected by Tesco-Booker merger

The Man Booker Prize is unaffected by Tesco’s merger with The Booker Group, its organisers have clarified. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Midwinter 2017: Penguin Random House Announces Library Grant Winners

The awards, first announced last year by the Penguin Random House Foundation, are an effort to support and recognize the work oflibrarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IDPF Close to Finalizing W3C Merger

Despite challenges from OverDrive CEO Steve Potash, IDPF officials said at a meeting yesterday that they are finalizing plans to join the W3C after an overwhelming vote in favor of the merger last November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OverDrive’s Steve Potash Moves to Block IDPF Merger with W3C

Despite IDPF members voting overwhelmingly in favor of a merger with the W3C internet standards organization, OverDrive CEO Steve Potash continues to aggressively organize opposition to it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crowdfunded small-press prize announces inaugural shortlist

Neil Griffiths’ Republic of Consciousness prize for ‘brave and brilliant’ works from small publishers unveils contenders for award funded by online raffleA prize designed to reward “brave, bold and brilliant” literature from small presses that raised its purse from crowdfunding has announced its... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stressing ‘an African Sensibility,’ Etisalat Prize Announces Shortlist

The top prize in this pan-African, award program for debut authors includes the Etisalat Fellowship at the University of East Anglia. The post Stressing ‘an African Sensibility,’ Etisalat Prize Announces Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hoopla Touts Growth, Announces New Partners

For digital library platform Hoopla Digital, 2016 was a very a good year—and 2017 looks to be off to a strong start. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IAB Announces Schedule for 2017 Digital Video NewFronts

Get your calendars ready to start planning for the sixth annual Digital Content NewFronts. The Interactive Advertising Bureau today announced the programming schedule for the event, which takes place in New York from May 1-12. Participants range from publishing stalwarts like The New York... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NEA Announces 2017 Creative Writing Fellowships, Grants

The National Endowment for the Arts has announced the recipients of its Creative Writing Fellowships for fiscal year 2017, as well as its grants to nonprofit organizations for literary publishing projects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen and Specsavers announce revamped Bestseller Awards

Nielsen Book and Specsavers are launching the Specsavers Bestseller Awards to celebrate book sales in all formats. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IDPF Votes to Approve Merger with W3C

The IDPF has voted overwhelmingly to approve the contentious proposal to merge with W3C, the web standards organization founded by Tim Berners-lee. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Children’s announces NSPCC partnership

S&S Children’s is partnering with the NSPCC for the 10th anniversary edition of the picture book Aliens Love Underpants. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'New York Times Book Review' Announces Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2016

The 'New York Times Book Review' has revealed the 10 titles on its 64th annual list of Best Illustrated Children's Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AT&T and Time Warner hope to break the cycle of failed mergers

AT&T’s blockbuster bid for Time Warner Inc. might be a boon for investment bankers, lawyers and lobbyists, but it is anyone’s guess whether investors, employees and consumers ultimately would benefit from the combination. Since the $85.4-billion deal was unveiled last weekend, AT&T Chief... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After Announcing Closing, Jolly Fish Says It Has a Buyer

Ten days after it unexpectedly announced it would close at the end of October, the hybrid publisher said it has reached an agreement in principle to sell the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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