Since it was founded in May 2004 by Mark Smith and Wayne Davis, Quercus Publishing has become one of the largest independent book publishers in the U.K., and as the next step in its growth, the company has aggressive plans to expand in the U.S. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller is inviting independent bookshops across the UK and Ireland to complete its annual Christmas trading survey. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-20 17:57:32 UTC ]
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Her first novel, “Interview With the Vampire,” launched a blockbuster book series and was adapted into a movie starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-14 00:33:11 UTC ]
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Indie publisher Oneworld has created an audio list, which will launch with three titles from across its imprints. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-13 07:18:08 UTC ]
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Non-fiction children's books publisher What On Earth Books has launched a digital book collection service, available through subscription. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 09:06:53 UTC ]
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The White Review has launched a £10,000 crowdfunding appeal to safeguard its future after two "very hard" years for the literary and culture magazine. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 08:27:57 UTC ]
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The founder of The Book People, Seni Glaister, is launching a new retail platform for bookshops, Litalist, next year—and there are incentives for early adopters. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 11:15:06 UTC ]
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As an expansion of Knopf's publishing program, the publisher has formed Knopf Cooks, which will be led by executive editor Lexy Bloom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Quercus has signed two more standalone novels from bestselling author Beth O’Leary. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-01 08:14:03 UTC ]
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A children's publisher has launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign to create personalised books for terminally ill children. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-28 04:17:10 UTC ]
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Sales of K-12 materials rose 35.2% in September and were up 32.7% for the first nine months of the year, offsetting declines in several other publishing areas, including adult trade. The K-12 segment was the big driver for industry sales through the first nine months of 2021, rising 32.7%.... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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This December, Gagosian is launching Picture Books, a new imprint imagined by Emma Cline. In this series, artists will be “given carte blanche” to respond visually to an author’s work, and both final pieces will be published together (with the art accompanying the book as a poster) in limited... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-11-18 17:47:29 UTC ]
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Wattpad Webtoon Studios announced plans to launch Webtoon Unscrolled, a new graphic novel imprint that will publish print editions of hit Webtoon mobile webcomics beginning in fall 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore sales jumped 42.1% in September, to $881 million, over 2020 when September sales were $620 million. Through the first nine months of 2021, bookstore sales rose 38.6% Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan is launching a positive action proofreading traineeship for applicants from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-15 19:23:23 UTC ]
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After five years at the helm of W F Howes, Miles Stevens-Hoare has led the audio pioneer through a huge growth spurt, and is now moving into creating its own audio-first content, launching the WFH Original list. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-11 21:35:34 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Children's is to launch a programme of commemorative publishing next year, in celebration of the 120th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-11 17:06:39 UTC ]
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Fane has launched its first app, Fane TV, in response to growing customer demand and to enhance its offering for hybrid events. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 08:56:47 UTC ]
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Words of Colour Productions and the Irish Writers Centre have unveiled UpLift, an international literature leadership initiative for young people of colour aged between 18 and 30. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 00:53:24 UTC ]
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Quercus has unveiled the UK press tour and “unmissable publicity and marketing campaign” for Emily Ratajkowski’s debut My Body. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 11:59:42 UTC ]
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Bookselling is still “not particularly diverse” say trade figures, as a scheme launches to help entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities start bookshops. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 08:43:41 UTC ]
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