Exploring the Ukrainian publishing sectorThe British Council, with support from the Ukrainian Book Institute, commissioned the research which was undertaken by Emma Shercliff from February to October 2020, with the aim of exploring the Ukrainian publishing sector in more detail, and finding ways that the British Council and other organisations could contribute to and develop the continuing success of Ukrainian publishers. Emma’s work for a small independent publisher and academic research complemented her approach to the report.Causes for optimism in the face of significant challenges Publishing in Ukraine: a review of the sector identifies significant challenges including a lack of international connections and knowledge sharing, but that there are many causes for optimism. In particular, the research singles out the world-class printing facilities and exceptional design and illustration, as well as considerable rights buying expertise. Notably, the feared ‘total collapse’ of Ukrainian publishing in light of the Covid-19 pandemic has not occurred, with the sector more resilient than envisaged.The research includes over 100 hours of face-to-face and online interviews with publishers, retailers, librarians, festival workers, representatives of cultural and industry entities, and other stakeholders. The research is the first independent study of this scale in the field, synthesizing external expertise with in-depth interviews of key players in the sector.Download the... Continue reading at 'British Council global'
[ British Council global | 2021-03-29 15:27:40 UTC ]
Staff at the academic publisher Springer Nature are being given an extra day of holiday on 2nd July to thank them for their "extraordinary efforts" during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-01 17:57:04 UTC ]
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After a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, 'PW' will again begin accepting print galleys for review consideration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What is the International Literature Showcase?The International Literature Showcase is a partnership between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. It aims to showcase amazing writers based in the UK to programmers, publishers and teachers of literature in English around the world.... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2021-06-03 11:39:08 UTC ]
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In a paper released this week, the American Library Association’s Joint Digital Content Working Group offered a frank assessment of the state of the library e-book market and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent publisher Joffe Books is partnering with author Dorothy Koomson and literary agent Susan Yearwood to launch a writing prize for unagented crime writers of colour. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-30 23:20:48 UTC ]
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The fledgling indie publisher organization, founded in 2016, has emerged from the crucible of the Covid-19 pandemic as an invaluable resource to small presses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bologna International Children's Book Fair announces a digital-only edition for 2021, cancelling its physical fair over the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Cancels Its Physical 2021 Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-09 05:12:11 UTC ]
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A new industry initiative to help independent booksellers and comic shops recover from the Covid-19 pandemic is being launched today, with a $500,000 contribution from Ingram Charities and Ingram Content Group as well as significant gifts from Bookshop.org and four major publishers. The Survive... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Exploring the Ukrainian publishing sectorThe British Council, with support from the Ukrainian Book Institute, commissioned the research which was undertaken by Emma Shercliff from February to October 2020, with the aim of exploring the Ukrainian publishing sector in more detail, and finding ways... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2021-03-29 15:27:40 UTC ]
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Launching in April, Little Genius Books is an independent publisher of children’s books that will offer a diverse range of board books, picture books, activity books, nonfiction, novelty books, and more. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Taking a look at libraries offering services to seniors during the pandemic, with programs for memory care, vaccine roll-out, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-03-03 11:33:00 UTC ]
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Surprisingly, despite the heavy toll taken by the COVID-19 pandemic on brick and mortar bookstores (especially independent brick and mortar bookstores) nationwide, US book sales actually increased by 8 percent in 2020. What demographic is responsible for keeping the industry alive and thriving... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-23 19:04:39 UTC ]
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Cambridge University Press is asking people to nominate inspiring people for its Dedicated Teacher Awards after a tough year for the profession during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-19 12:52:38 UTC ]
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Independent publisher Child's Play will publish two more picture books by Romani author Richard O’Neill, as part of his Romani Tales series. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-06 20:26:51 UTC ]
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France's bricks-and-mortar booksellers have reported a year-on-year fall in sales of only 3.3% in 2020, despite a total of three months closure across two lockdowns, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-06 14:21:18 UTC ]
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As a new independent publisher launching our first list in 2020, here at BAD PRESS iNK the year has been, well let’s just go with… a learning experience. So what have we learnt? In fact we’ve learnt a whole alphabet full: A is for Authors, and a need to recruit hustlers up for the sales... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-29 01:23:40 UTC ]
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Independent publisher Penned in the Margins has acquired an "inspirational" creative non-fiction book by writer and arts professional Amber Massie-Blomfield. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-21 22:14:34 UTC ]
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Drinking sherry, bingeing Downton Abbey ... how authors keep up the spirit of the season, even when writing during heatwaves and a nightmarish ChristmasChristmas novels are not a new phenomenon. Charles Dickens sold out of his first print run of A Christmas Carol in days in December 1843, while... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-12-17 15:22:04 UTC ]
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When lockdown came in March, many small presses feared they would go out of business. But then came an outpouring of support from the publicThe best books from indie publishers in 2020Six months ago, independent publishers Jacaranda and Knights Of were warning publicly that their income had... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-12-16 08:00:30 UTC ]
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Poetry and woodland creatures, along with a dose of nostalgia and a nod to Jill Barklem’s Brambly Hedge books, all feature in the big search-and-find spring release from the new independent publisher Magic Cat, which brought together poet Rachel Piercey (above right) and illustrator Freya Hartas... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-03 15:11:53 UTC ]
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