Publishing in the Baltic Region 2018: A Publisher's View of the Lithuanian Book Business

The director of Tyto Alba describes what her house and other publishers are up to. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Haruki Murakami's agony uncle answers become eight-volume book

Bestselling Japanese novelist’s responses to readers’ queries published as a lengthy ebook, with an abridged version available in printHaruki Murakami is riding high in the charts again, after a digital edition of his latest work that stretches to eight volumes has raced up the bestseller... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gillian Flynn short story to be published

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is to publish Gillian Flynn’s short story The Grownup as a standalone book for the first time. The Grownup first appeared under the title What Do You Do? in Rogues (Titan Books), an anthology of short stories edited by George R R Martin and Gardner Dozois. It will be... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Outrage as Birmingham Libraries appeal for book donations

Birmingham Libraries are reportedly asking the public to donate books published in the last 12 months because of budget cuts.   On Facebook, BBC West Midlands (BBC WM) posted a picture of a leaflet that says: “Books required! Due to public saving cuts we are no longer purchasing any new books... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How the Frankfurt Book Fair Helped Launch Shakespeare

Research reveals that the 1622 catalogue for the Frankfurt Book Fair included the announcement of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio. The post How the Frankfurt Book Fair Helped Launch Shakespeare appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Heaven Trend In Books Is Now In Theaters

Best-selling books about heaven are making their way to Hollywood and getting special tie-in editions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Slant: a publishing platform built on pay-per-click content

Pay-per-click compensation is one topic staid journalists love to hate on. Slant, a new platform-publisher site, has made the model core to its approach, which it hopes will attract writers who might shy away from publishing on platforms that compensate them in exposure rather than cash. The... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins to publish Tolkien 'legend' story

HarperCollins is set to release The Story of Kullervo by J.R.R. Tolkien as a novel for the first time later this month. The publisher confirmed that it will release the story on the 27th August, although no further details have yet been given. The story has been published once before – as part... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Russia’s Algoritm Publishing House Accused of Piracy

Several western journalists have accused Algoritm Publishing House in Russia, a firm that specializes in political titles on Putin, of plagiarism. The post Russia’s Algoritm Publishing House Accused of Piracy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Publishing News From Around The Web: August 12, 2015

Three Somali sisters who founded a publishing house, a Mormon author who says “we just can’t shame women,” and a controversial romance book are creating a buzz on the web today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Is Working on a Twitter-Like App That Lets Publishers Send Mobile Breaking News Alerts to the Masses

Facebook is working on a stand-alone mobile news application that seems to be part of its Facebook for Business initiative.   This product, which sounds similar to Twitter, seems to be different from Facebook for Work, an initiative that wa ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-08-12 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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International Hot Book Properties: Week of August 10, 2015

A posthumous novel by Che Guevara's grandson keeps selling, an Australian debut draws interest, and a British novel continues to rack up major deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Publishing Scotland's Marion Sinclair

How Scotland is planning to ramp up worldwide attention for its relatively small publishing industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook, Email Most Effective for Crowdfunding Books on Inkshares

Crowdfunding publishing platform Inkshares reveals data about where its readers come from, with Facebook and email marketing leading the way. The post Facebook, Email Most Effective for Crowdfunding Books on Inkshares appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clare Hall-Craggs joins Book Trust as Woodfine leaves

Former publicist Clare Hall-Craggs is joining Book Trust to look after laureate Chris Riddell, as Katherine Woodfine is leaving her role as arts project manager at the charity.   Hall-Craggs is joining Book Trust on an “ongoing basis” and will take on responsibility for looking after Riddell,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Peter James and Pan Mac sign new five-book deal

Peter James has signed a new five-book deal with Pan Macmillan, which includes three more novels in his Roy Grace series. Publishing director Wayne Brookes acquired UK and Commonwealth rights, including Canada, to the five books from Carole Blake at Blake Friedmann Literary Agency. As well as... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Somali Sisters Launch Qurtuba Publishing House in Ottawa

Three twenty-something Somali-Canadian siblings have launched Qurtuba Publishing House focusing on Muslim-interest titles, covering business and more. The post Somali Sisters Launch Qurtuba Publishing House in Ottawa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Boston Magazine Is Publishing a Chinese-Language Edition

Move targets growing, wealthy demographic. The post Why Boston Magazine Is Publishing a Chinese-Language Edition appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Asks: What Books Have Contributed to the Conversation Around Race and Racism in America?

It's been a year since the death of Michael Brown. We'd like to hear from you about the books you feel are moving the conversation around race and racism forward. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Animal kingdom picture book to Hodder

Hodder Children’s Books, part of Hachette Children's, has acquired a 64-page picture book about the animal kingdom by zoologist and author Nicola Davies. The illustrator is Lorna Scobie. The deal for Diversity was brokered between Emma Layfield, picture book publisher at Hodder Children’s... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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