PPA confirms Hunt, Soutar and Rashbass in speaker line up

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has announced the line-up for Publishing+, its annual conference, taking place on 9 May, which will address the key topics influencing magazine and media publishers. Continue reading at 'Media Week'

[ Media Week | 2012-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mukherjee, Lane, Hunt on Encore shortlist

Man Booker shortlistee Neel Mukherjee is among the six authors shortlisted for the £10,000 Encore Award for a second novel. Mukherjee is shortlisted for The Lives of Others (Chatto & Windus), which was also on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize 2014. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Greens confirm copyright policy review

The Green Party is to review its policy on copyright following protests by authors and publishers. In a policy document released last week the party said it wanted to reduce copyright terms to a maximum of 14 years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DC Debuts Line of Super Hero Graphic Novels, Merchandise for Girls

In a new venture targeting girls ages 6-12, DC Comics is teaming with Random House, Mattel and Lego to release a multifaceted line of print and digital content and merchandise based on its female superheroes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp confirms Rebekah Brooks is in talks on new digital business

Rupert Murdoch publisher’s former UK chief, who was cleared of phone-hacking charges last year, is unlikely to be involved with the Sun, according to sourcesRupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has confirmed that it is in talks with Rebekah Brooks, the former Sun and News of the World editor... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Associated Press Debuts Book Line

AP Editions will release titles about current events and global personalities based on the work of AP reporters stationed throughout the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reuters chief Andrew Rashbass to become executive chair of Euromoney

He leaves media arm of Thomson Reuters to join international publishing, events and electronic information group which is owned by DMGTAndrew Rashbass, chief executive of Thomson Reuters media arm Reuters, is leaving the company to become executive chairman of DMGT-owned Euromoney.Reuters... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna 2015: The Hunt for Something 'Special'

At the 2015 Bologna Book Fair, publishers seemed to be seeking out books that would stand out from the pack, either because of an inventive format, narrative hook, or an element of diversity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does bigger mean better for UE's popular 'Boom' speakers?

It's taken me years to overcome my vinyl-based anachronistic tendencies. I've been particularly reluctant to buy digital music files; to me it's right up there with ebooks -- spending good money on "virtual" products. Still, the accessibility of dig... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From bots to bottom lines: Publishers on ad fraud (Infographic)

We asked attendees at last week’s Digiday Publishing Summit to come clean on their ability to face up to the threat of ad fraud. Here’s how well they’re coping with bots, how big of a threat ad fraud will be in the next 12 months and more. Sponsor content by Distil Networks. The post From bots... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic to Launch New Interactive Line at Bologna

Scholastic has partnered with the UK's Make Believe Ideas to develop a new line of interactive children's books for ages 0-5, debuting at Bologna next week. The post Scholastic to Launch New Interactive Line at Bologna appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At AAP Annual Meeting Speakers Tackle Technology, Free Speech

Three topics that publishers have been dealing with in recent years--technology, data, and free speech--were addressed in a series of lively presentations at the Association of American Publishers’ annual meeting. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google tax confirmed while Corporation Tax slashed to 20%

Companies like Amazon and Google which move their profits overseas  will be charged a “diverted profits tax” the Chancellor confirmed this afternoon (18th March). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The most intriguing first lines in Puffin classics – in pictures

From Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland to JM Barrie’s Peter Pan to LM Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, the first lines of these Puffin classics are famous in their own right. But how many have you read and how many do you know?You can win a complete set of 20 re-issued Puffin classics with... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Famous Monsters To Launch Comic Book Line

Veteran comics creators including Paul Tobi and Steve Niles are on board for the debut of the new American Gothic Press line of comics this summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Devon confirms mutual move for libraries

Devon will become the latest authority to move its library over to a new community-owned mutual organisation. Councillors approved the plans at a cabinet meeting yesterday (11th March), following in the footsteps of other councils, including Suffolk and the City of York. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Morrow Touts Success of Mystery Digital-First Line

William Morrow's line of digital-first mystery titles, Witness Impulse, has broken a sales milestone: its books have sold over 1 million copies in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WBD announces teen fest line-up

Children’s laureate Malorie Blackman and most of the YA Book Prize shortlisted writers are taking part an online event for teenagers, organised by World Book Day (WBD). For WBD TeenFest, which will take place on the 4th and 5th March between 6 and 8pm, WBD will host interviews with YA authors... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pellerin confirms Kindle Unlimited illegal in France

French culture minister Fleur Pellerin has said that Kindle Unlimited and other similar book subscription services contravene the French fixed price Lang Law and have three months to come into line. Reacting to a report by the book mediator Laurence Engel, Pellerin said in an interview with the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cardiff library reprieve, but Birmingham cuts confirmed

Libraries in Cardiff have seen a reprieve from the city council, but major cuts to the Library of Birmingham are to go ahead. The ruling Labour group in Cardiff has confirmed that the seven libraries in the city that faced having their funding withdrawn will continue to be run and operated by... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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