Poland's two largest bookstore chains, Matras and Empik, are adding new services and plan vast expansions amid a shrinking number of independent bookstores. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For an indie publisher to launch its first line with a $300 art book takes guts and vision, but that’s what Ammo Books’ founders Paul Norton and Steve Crist did in 2006 when they published 3,000 copies of Gonzo by Hunter S. Thompson and sold out in less than a year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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According to a survey, 24 percent of people who said they had bought books from an online retailer in the last month also said they had seen the book in a brick-and-mortar bookstore first. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2011-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Megan Raphael, executive director of the National Writers Series, a literary nonprofit organization, in Traverse City, Mich., insists that local government leaders should declare it a book city. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In his closing remarks, Frankfurt Book Fair director Juergen Boos said that 2011 was a strong year for startups at the fair. Among those startups, perhaps none had a better reception than Small Demons, in Los Angeles. We couldnt have asked for a better first Frankfurt Book Fair, Small Demons... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 20/10/2011 - 08:45 Alma Books is planning to hire more staff and expand its non-fiction and YA lists, after reversing a loss made in its 2009 financial year. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Tue, 18/10/2011 - 09:00 AD Miller's Snowdrops and Carol Birch's Jamrach's Menagerie are the bestselling books in the Man Booker shortlist on the high street, ahead of the prize's announcement this evening. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's rumoured streaming-book service would be great for businesses, students, and educators. Here's why. Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2011-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 29/07/2011 - 09:15 Eason is opening four new franchise stores in Ireland as it appeals for more people to become franchisees. The Irish bookseller said it was "keen to encourage individuals and businesses" to explore the Eason franchise model as... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Google Books iOS app is now in line with Apple's newly enforced rules that ban links bypassing Apple's own in-app purchase mechanism, which means Apple can retain its 30 percent cut. Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2011-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ADMINISTRATORS for the troubled book retailers Borders and Angus & Robertson have warned both chains may close if buyers can't be found. Continue reading at The Sydney Morning Herald
[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2011-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers attending the Canadian Booksellers Association's National Conference in Toronto, May 1315, were introduced to innovations from two Canadian companies designed to help bricks-and-mortar stores sell ebooks. Transcontinental Printing demonstrated its ebook distribution system, which... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google's eBooks electronic bookstore now contains about 3 million free titles, up from 2 million when it was launched in December. Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2011-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Wed, 30/03/2011 - 09:36 Eason is pumping 20m into the company over the next three years, at the same time as embarking on trade union talks over a restructure that will likely include some job losses. The Irish bookselling chain announced to staff... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Wed, 30/03/2011 - 09:36 Eason is pumping 20m into the company over the next three years, at the same time as embarking on trade union talks over a restructure that will likely include some job losses. The Irish bookselling chain announced to staff... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Mon, 07/02/2011 - 09:20 Tim Waterstone is reportedly pondering a bid to buy the bookstore he founded in 1982 with HMV billionaire investor Alexander Mamut. In the recent past, Waterstone has distanced himself from a bid saying while he would be... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are launching iPhone and iPad apps on a daily basis (unless you're Bonnier, then it seems almost hourly). Many are coming from the usual suspects with deep pockets--Hearst, Conde Nast, Time Inc. etc. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following its first 25,000-book shipment to Kyiv, Book Aid International at London Book Fair announces that 15,000 more books are heading to Ukraine. The post London Book Fair Charity: Book Aid International Sends More Books to Ukraine appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-03-13 09:25:56 UTC ]
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These are the books all of the book clubs are reading this month. Grab a copy and learn how to join in. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-10 11:36:00 UTC ]
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The former “Gilmore Girls” star and best-selling author shares what she watched, read and listened to in a week. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-02-12 15:00:10 UTC ]
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The former “Gilmore Girls” star and best-selling author shares what she watched, read and listened to in a week. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-02-12 15:00:10 UTC ]
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