Publishers call on retailers for paperback promotions

Publishers have called on retailers to come up with creative new paperback promotions in stores... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kenyan Publishers Call for Zero VAT on Books

The Kenyan Publishers Association voices its frustration with Nairobi's book tax, rare in Africa. Those punished by it, they say, are public school students. The post Kenyan Publishers Call for Zero VAT on Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Self-Publishing 2.0’? An Industry Alliance for Indies Calls the Question

Watching for a day when 'generosity flows in both directions,' ALLi's leadership assesses new development—and division—in the indie-publishing sector. The post ‘Self-Publishing 2.0’? An Industry Alliance for Indies Calls the Question appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit: Calls to publish 'under threat' voices

Publishers and writers must rally together to protect and fight for the “cosmopolitan, heterogeneous and inclusive future of the UK” following the “profound crisis” triggered by Brexit, independent publisher Influx Press has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More Copyright Fallout: Canadian Textbook Publishing Called ‘Not Sustainable’

With a major Canadian textbook publisher citing a drop from $1 million annually to $100,000, Canada's review of copyright changes may be welcome next year. The post More Copyright Fallout: Canadian Textbook Publishing Called ‘Not Sustainable’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Call of Duty' publisher brings esports to Facebook Live

Activision Blizzard is set to conquer a new frontier: Facebook's live video feature. The world's largest video game publisher announced improvements it plans to implement to its various esports platforms, most notably a push to broadcast esports to t... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA calls for immediate release of arrested Bangladeshi publisher

The International Publishers Association has called for the immediate release and protection of a 73-year-old publisher arrested in Dhaka, Bangladesh on the grounds that he had launched a book deemed offensive to Islam. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier promotes Matthewson to publishing director

Bonnier Zaffre, the fiction division of Bonnier Publishing, has made a number of changes at Piccadilly Press and Hot Key Books, including promoting Emma Matthewson to publishing director of both imprints. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge Tosses Retailers’ Suit Against Apple, Publishers

In a December ruling, Judge Denise tossed a case filed by three defunct ebook retailers that claimed that the 2010 conspiracy among Apple and five publishers to fix ebook prices forced them out of business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers answer minister's call to offer schools cheap classics

Major imprints ‘confident’ they can meet schools minister Nick Gibb’s challenge to inspire children with sets of canonical novels at ‘minimal cost’Classic novels such as Great Expectations, Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre should be available in secondary schools for all pupils to read,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Debuts a New Push-Minded App for Publishers Called Notify

Facebook wants to become a one-stop shop for breaking news while giving media brands more mobile channels to reach viewers. The social media giant today launched Notify, an app curating push notifications from dozens of publishers and other media sources all into one place: your iPhone's lock... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Sharjah, Calls for Discussion of Redefining Freedom to Publish

Ahead the Sharjah Book Fair, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi of the Emirates Publishers Association called for a discussion on the principle of freedom to publish. The post In Sharjah, Calls for Discussion of Redefining Freedom to Publish appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ted Hughes biography: publisher calls estate's attack 'defamatory'

HarperCollins defends book as a work of ‘impeccable scholarship’ after the Hughes estate accuses author Jonathan Bate of factual inaccuracyThe publisher of Jonathan Bate’s controversial biography of Ted Hughes has hit back after an attack on the work’s accuracy by the late poet’s widow, saying... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon a better retailer than publisher, says Redmayne

Amazon is not as good at publishing as it is at retailing, Charlie Redmayne, c.e.o of HarperCollins has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mexico Needs a Government Policy to Promote Publishing, Reading

Mexico's publishing industry has great potential, but the lack of organized government is a persistent problem, argues Déborah Holtz of Trilce Ediciones. The post Mexico Needs a Government Policy to Promote Publishing, Reading appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sargent promoted at Holtzbrinck Publishing Group

Holtzbrinck Publishing Group has reorganised its management structure following the formation of Springer Nature earlier this year, with Macmillan's John Sargent assuming the role of HPG's executive vice president, reporting to group c.e.o. Stefan von Holtzbrinck. Springer Nature chief... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SoA and HC back call for more diversity in publishing

The Society of Authors has said that a “publishing industry which does not reflect society fails writers, readers and itself”. Nicola Solomon, the organisation’s chief executive, and HarperCollins’ director of people John Athanasiou have backed a new report calling for improved diversity across... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PP Call for Stories: Spanish and Arabic Publishing Markets

Publishing Perspectives is looking for great stories on the Spanish-language and Arabic book publishing markets. Have you got one to tell? Let us know. The post PP Call for Stories: Spanish and Arabic Publishing Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors call for better communication with publishers

Publishers need to communicate better with authors, pay them more and utilise writers’ skills to market books, but most writers would still choose to be published traditionally, a survey has found. The Do You Love Your Publisher? survey, co-produced by authors Harry Bingham (in the UK) and Jane... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers offer more exclusive retailer deals

Publishers are increasingly experimenting with retailer exclusives, special editions and digital-first releases in order to make books stand out and give them the best chance of becoming bestsellers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Valentine's and half-term promotions for retailers

Booksellers are anticipating a much-desired boost over the next week with the arrival of Valentine’s Day on Saturday, followed by half term.  Chain retailers across the country have rolled out romantic point of sale (POS) posters in the hope of capturing some of the Valentine’s Day shopping... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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