Publishers Association hails ‘biggest year ever for UK publishing’ in latest report

The PA’s annual yearbook has found across-the-board growth for the book trade, with total invoiced sales up 3.5% on its last report—but Brexit and Covid-19 could endanger the recent gains Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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UK sales director Sauerwine to leave Kings Road Publishing

Andrew Sauerwine is stepping down from his role as UK sales director of Kings Road Publishing "to seek new opportunities".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LBF UK Book Blog Awards introduces Book Podcast of the Year category

The UK Book Blog Awards at the London Book Fair will introduce a new category for 2019 - Book Podcast of the Year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Biggest Publishing News Stories of 2018

With 2018 in the rearview mirror, we take a look back at some of the biggest stories that captured headlines in the industry last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Greek publisher Papadopoulos sets up UK children’s imprint

Papadopoulos Publishing, an Athens-based publisher that has been running for more than 70 years, is setting up an imprint in the UK to publish children’s books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vogue publisher Condé Nast reports annual loss of £14m

The 2017 figure is huge swing from £6.6m profit of previous year as publisher invests in digital growthCondé Nast, the owner of glossy magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair and GQ, has slumped to a £14m annual loss as it battles to reshape its business for the digital future.The high-end... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Teicher Reports on Another Good Year for Indies

In a year-end holiday letter ABA CEO Oren Teicher thanked publishers for reducing the cost of goods, enabling bookstores to be more profitable. He also said sales were up 5% for the year over 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three UK publishers join 2019 Jerusalem International Book Forum

Three candidates from the British book trade have been selected as recipients of the 2019 Zev Birger Editorial Fellowships at the new Jerusalem International Book Forum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S president hails 'magnificent year' in staff briefing

Simon & Schuster president and c.e.o. Carolyn Reidy has discussed the “phenomenal” sales of Bob Woodward’s Fear, the fastest selling audiobook in the publisher’s history, whilst acknowledging the booming backlist sales and the UK big-hitters in a staff newsletter heralding a "magnificent" year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tramp Press appoints UK publishing director in bid for growth

Dublin-based independent Tramp Press is creating a UK outpost with the appointment of Laura Waddell to the newly created role of UK publishing director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Nicola Barker 'tour de force' to publish next year

William Heinemann is publishing a new work by Goldsmiths and IMPAC prize winner Nicola Barker, called I Am Sovereign. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Trade Associations Call for Professional Behavior in a Diverse Industry

Vowing to 'bear witness and support appropriate action,' the four key trade associations in the UK publishing industry commit to combating misconduct. The post UK Trade Associations Call for Professional Behavior in a Diverse Industry appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Sunday Times/PFD Award Names Adam Weymouth Young Writer of the Year

'A really outstanding new contemporary British voice': The Sunday Times/PFD Young Writer Award jurors are adamant in their praise for this year's winner. The post The UK’s Sunday Times/PFD Award Names Adam Weymouth Young Writer of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Failure to protect exhaustion rights 'will fatally undermine UK publishing', warns Trollope

Novelist Joanna Trollope has warned that Theresa May's government will "fatally undermine the whole UK publishing industry" if it fails to protect in law the UK position on exhaustion rights.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation

At both the national and European level, many are welcoming the arrival of the EU's amendment, allowing member markets to tax ebooks and other digital formats at the same rate as print. The post European and UK Publishers Welcome ‘eVAT Day’ for Ebooks’ Taxation appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nike is Ad Age's Marketer of the Year and Samsung is the world's biggest advertiser: Monday Wake-Up Call

Welcome to Ad Age's Wake-Up Call, our daily roundup of advertising, marketing, media and digital news. You can get an audio version of this briefing on your Alexa device. Search for "Ad Age" under "Skills" in the Alexa app.What people are talking about todayTribune Media Co. reportedly has a... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New research highlights UK academic publishing’s ‘integral role’ in innovation

New research has highlighted the “integral role” UK academic publishing plays in facilitating innovation.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK’s Blake Freeman Johnson Media: ‘An Original Cyber Publishing Concept’

Put together by three former key players in the UK's Bonnier Publishing, Blake Freeman Johnson Media is to focus mostly on nonfiction. The post UK’s Blake Freeman Johnson Media: ‘An Original Cyber Publishing Concept’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair and the Publishers Association Plan a Third Inclusivity Conference

Remaining 'committed to keeping this important topic on the publishing agenda,' the trade show and publishers' organization will stage a third inclusivity conference on November 27. The post London Book Fair and the Publishers Association Plan a Third Inclusivity Conference appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton Marks 150 Years in Book Publishing

At 150 and now owned by Hachette, the UK's Hodder & Stoughton has a huge list of hits to its name and was ahead of the Penguin paperback revolution with pocket-size hardcovers in the 1920s. The post Hodder & Stoughton Marks 150 Years in Book Publishing appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP Reports August Revenue Up for Trade Publishers in the US

Once again, digital audio sales show robust gains, with ebook sales largely holding steady in August. Adult sales in the US market show a rise of $22.7 million, with children's and YA also moving upward. The post AAP Reports August Revenue Up for Trade Publishers in the US appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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