Quarto publishes first ever picture book set to Lennon's lyrics

The first picture book set to John Lennon’s lyrics will be published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Amnesty International. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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360i’s Bryan Wiener: Publishers should focus on doing what Google and Facebook don’t do

360i chairman Bryan Wiener believes publishers shouldn't try to compete head on with Google and Facebook. Instead, they should see what opportunities there are to seize in a large, growing market that Google and Facebook aren't focused on. One place to start is by cleaning up their sites from... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Do book lovers live longer?

Regular book reading appears to promote a 'significant survival advantage,' says a Yale University study. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher delays YA novel amid row over invented black 'street dialect'

When We Was Fierce by eE Charlton-Trujillo uses invented street dialect slammed by one reviewer as ‘rife with insult and lack of awareness’The publication of young adult novel When We Was Fierce has been postponed by its author and publisher following harsh criticism of the “deeply offensive”... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Back to our sponsor? Why publishers struggle to renew native advertising

Even though sponsored content has grown into an essential revenue source for major publishers, many of them are having trouble attracting repeat business, with industry-wide renewal rates hovering around 20 percent. The reasons include a surge in supply as more publishers enter the market, more... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonus Culture Podcast: Can the Harry Potter Play Cast the Same Spell as the Books?

On a special episode of our culture podcast, we talk about the published script for J.K. Rowling's new play, featuring the return of her beloved wizards. The post Bonus Culture Podcast: Can the Harry Potter Play Cast the Same Spell as the Books? appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The magic of inclusive publishing

Penguin Random House's Joe Marriott on inclusive publishing and the company's WriteNow initiative. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N to publish writers from 'under-represented places'

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is launching Hometown Tales, a series of short books which will publish authors from underrepresented regions across the UK to bring new voices to a national audience. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Publishing Notes: Copyright Clearance Center, IDPF, W3C

Calling for more feedback and input, the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) announces that merger considerations with W3C still are ongoing. CCC rolls out a new offering called RightFind CDS. The post International Publishing Notes: Copyright Clearance Center, IDPF, W3C appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Tech Company Looks to Reimagine Enhanced E-books

Entertainment technology developer Neoglyphic Entertaiment has launched a platform that uses data science, gaming and VR technology to create multimedia experiences around traditional novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of August 15, 2016

P.C.Cast and Kristin Cast take a new series to SMP; Kensington’s imprint Lyrical Press strikes a deal with French-Canadian author Chloe Duval; Robert Dugoni re-ups at Thomas & Mercer; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fabulous news: Mr Men and Little Misses get fresh set of companions

Little Misses Fabulous and Sparkle and Misters Marvellous and Adventure to be added to the late Roger Hargreaves’s series of children’s books The Mr Men are joining the 21st century with the introduction of a handful of new characters to join the primary-coloured ranks of Mr Happy, Mr Bump and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Breakthrough for Library E-Books?

SimplyE, a new app from the New York Public Library reduces the once-cumbersome process of checking out library ebooks to three clicks or less. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Book Clubs Matter in the Age of Tablets

The importance of book clubs to the bottom line has rebounded alongside print books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NEH to Endow More than $4 Million in Publishing Grants

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced $79 million in grants for 290 humanities projects and programs across the United States, including more than $4 million to book-related projects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Media Vet Takes Over at Recorded Books

Tom MacIsaac took the helm of the audiobook publisher and distributor in late June, succeeding Rich Fresse. MacIsaac was CEO of Verve Mobile from 2010 to 2015, where he expanded the company's mobile and advertising capabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New mental health publisher Trigger Press launches

A new independent publisher dedicated to mental health welfare, Trigger Press, is to publish its first title in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dutch Publishing and Collaboration: The Netherlands’ Wiet de Bruijn

Accustomed to working together with booksellers on distribution, Dutch publishers, says one veteran observer, may be particularly suited to collaborative efforts in 'renewing the book.' The post Dutch Publishing and Collaboration: The Netherlands’ Wiet de Bruijn appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amie Deutch Joins Mental Floss as EVP, Publisher

A veteran of Fast Company, Elle Decor, and FHM, Deutch will look to extend the brand's recent growth in digital and video. The post Amie Deutch Joins Mental Floss as EVP, Publisher appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto half-year revenues rise 8%

Illustrated book publisher and distributor Quarto has seen its revenue rise 8% year-on-year to $73.3m (£56.43m) in the six months ending 30th June 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing in US growth push

Bonnier Publishing is launching a new US division, Bonnier Publishing USA, as part of "an ambitious programme for growth" in the territory lead by group c.e.o Richard Johnson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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