Publishers' Forum opens in Berlin: 'Reconstructing Publishing'

The 2015 edition of Publishers' Forum opened Tuesday (27th April) in Berlin with a determined tagline and programming to match: "How to Reconstruct Publishing: Competing Visions, Channels, and Audiences." Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Ether for Authors: Are Publishing Firefights Hurting the Mission?

Porter Anderson takes on the distraction of publishing non-controversies, a new guide for self-publishing, BEA chief Steve Rosato's response to last week's critique of BEA and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SoA warns publishers over ebook loans to libraries

The Society of Authors has warned that authors may be losing out twice over on ebook loans, with... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Indie publishers debate Amazon and IP

  The dominance of Amazon and the importance of copyright were two key themes of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brazil’s Saraiva Launches Self-publishing Platform, Abril Acquires Xeriph

The latest from PublishNews Brazil includes the announcement Saraiva has launched a self-publishing platform and Abril Media Group has acquired ebook aggregator Xeriph. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Publishing Needs to Foster Its Own Startup Economy

It's high time the publishing industry takes its fate into its own hands and establishes organizations to foster and fund startups, argues Kristen McLean. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bowker: self-published ebooks 12% of sales

Self-published titles make up 12% of all ebook sales, according to new findings from Bowker... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facing Challenges, Mexico Commits to Digital Publishing Push

Mexico's digital publishing industry has been hampered by low internet penetration, yet the government and publishers are fighting to move ahead and innovate. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Says Differences in Publisher Deals Belie E-Book Conspiracy Charges

Straightforward, above-board dealings or clever obfuscation? Another one for the judge to decide. Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six new Waterstones stores to open

Waterstones has signed a lease for a new store in Dorking, the first bookshop opening since the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Publishers Meet with Thai Prime Minister

A group of leading publishers and editors from around the world have met with the Thai Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, to discuss how a free press could be the cornerstone of a flourishing Thai democracy. Twenty-two publishers and editors eng ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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June’s Top Reviews of Self-published Books from BlueInk Review

Self-published books receiving starred reviews from BlueInk this month include a novel about a wisecracking cat that investigates the death of its owner and a memoir of escaping Romania under Soviet rule. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Macmillan Science and Education opens China head office

Macmillan Science and Education is opening a new regional office in China, based in Shanghai.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Denmark's Kofod sells publishing house

Danish publisher Lindhardt and Ringhof has acquired Per Kofod Publishers after its founder... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What the Toronto Star, Chicago Tribune and Other Media Companies Have Learned From Publishing eBooks

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK publishers report 'good business' at BEA

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Amazon’s Huge London HQ Says “Publishing Revolves Around Us Now”

Amazon's massive new HQ in historic central London is nothing short of symbolic, and will overshadow neighboring Penguin, Faber, S&S UK, and Bloomsbury. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Turkish publishers demand end to police violence

  The Turkish Publishers Association has called on the authorities to end the use of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Interactive book to 'open' kids' minds

An interactive children's book to help kids think outside the box is the May showcase winner of data competition Mix & Mash. Continue reading at Stuff

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ALLi calls on trade to 'open up'

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