Print or Digital, It's Reading That Matters...

Print books are hanging on, but in a digital age where more books are being published than ever before, why is book reading in decline? Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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International Industry Notes: Shopping at Nielsen, Wiley’s Purchase

In the UK, Nielsen's ISBN program has stepped into the digital age with what it describes as sure-footed grace. In the US, an internationally placed STM content platform is bought by a customer. The post International Industry Notes: Shopping at Nielsen, Wiley’s Purchase appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magnificent people like Matthew Evans are few and far between | Hanif Kureishi

The former chairman of Faber & Faber was a loyal friend to those he published and a sworn enemy of boredomArtists require solitude to get anything done, but that is not all they need. As they work, they might like to believe that they are outside the market, in a private dreaming space. But... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Revival of Print Books Continues

So far in 2016, sales of print books are up 6% over last year, despite the lack of a single runaway bestseller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Research Libraries Say ‘Neighboring Rights’ Oppose Open Science

Declaring that 'the current copyright framework is unfit for the digital age,' the chief of the Europe's research libraries organization speaks out against "neighboring rights,' related rights, for publishers. The post European Research Libraries Say ‘Neighboring Rights’ Oppose Open Science... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Books, E-tailers Gained in Popularity in 2015

According to new data, print books and e-tailers were up in 2015, and ebooks were down. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hybrid booksellers on the increase

An increase in sales of print books, a growing disaffection with e-tailers and the burgeoning trend of “enhanced” bookshops has led many trade figures to branch out into running bricks-and-mortar stores, with the synergy between the seemingly disparate sides of the business not to be understated. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Case Ends, but Copyright Fight Goes On

At its April 15 conference, the Supreme Court declined to take up Authors Guild v. Google, effectively ending one of the defining copyright battles of the digital age. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Supreme Court Rejects Google Books Appeal

The decision ends one of the publishing industry's defining legal dramas of the digital age. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gail Rebuck: ‘The Power of the Book’ in the Digital Age

'The power of the book and the importance of the author haven’t changed at all,' the Baroness Gail Rebuck tells London Book Fair's Quantum Conference. And she warns against a 'civil war' in publishing. The post Gail Rebuck: ‘The Power of the Book’ in the Digital Age appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow’s Tom Bonnick at DBW: ‘Humanizing a Book’

The younger generations' appreciation for print books and more are noted by IPG Fellow Tom Bonnick of Nosy Crow at Digital Book World. The post Nosy Crow’s Tom Bonnick at DBW: ‘Humanizing a Book’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Folio: Q&A: Talking Luxury Publishing with Robb Report Editor Brett Anderson

Folio: chats with Brett Anderson, Robb Report editor-in-chief, about the growing affluent audience and maintaining a successful print title in the digital age. The post The Folio: Q&A: Talking Luxury Publishing with Robb Report Editor Brett Anderson appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Researching Students’ Preference for Print: Cost and Smell.

Oxford University Press author Naomi S. Baron of American University talks about findings from her survey of students' fondness for print books. The post Researching Students’ Preference for Print: Cost and Smell. appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HBG Rebounds in Fourth Quarter

A 15% increase in fourth quarter sales enabled Hachette Book Group to finish 2015 with only a slight decline in revenue for the full year. An increase in the sales of print books almost offset declines of ebook sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Independent Bookstores Are Thriving in the Digital Age

Oren Teicher, CEO of American Booksellers Association, and three booksellers discuss how low-cost of technology has enhanced the indie bookselling business. The post How Independent Bookstores Are Thriving in the Digital Age appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Sales Up Again

Unit sales of print books from outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan increased 2.8% in 2015 over 2014, marking the second consecutive year that print units posted annual gains. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors Guild Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Google Case

Authors Guild executives say that the case represents an opportunity for the Supreme Court to clarify fair use for the digital age. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Books Having Good Finish to Solid Year

The book business looks ready to mark a second consecutive year of unit growth of print books. With one week to go in the year, unit sales of print books were up 2.8% compared to the same period in 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A manifesto for cookbooks in a digital age

Print cookbooks "aren’t searchable, they take up lots of space, they can’t easily be wiped clean, and they are not easy to share with others," writes Matthew Cockerill. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why the End of Editors in Digital Publishing is a Mistake

John Pettigrew argues editors, those who turn mediocre books into great ones, are even more important in the digital age of content proliferation. The post Why the End of Editors in Digital Publishing is a Mistake appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's Message Now Available on E-books

After 35 years on the market, 'The Power of Positive Thinking' and other bestselling books by Dr. Peale are now expected to make an impact on a new generation of readers in the digital age. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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