Ruling Imminent on Motion to Dismiss Texas Book Rating Law

A second day of arguments was heard in federal court in Austin over a motion by a consortium of booksellers and book business organizations to block HB 900, Texas's controversial new book rating law. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-28 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Fired Copyright Chief Sues in Federal Court to Get Job Back

Former register of copyrights Shira Perlmutter, who was fired on May 10, filed suit in federal court on May 22, seeking reinstatement and the voiding of any actions taken by improperly appointed officials. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The ALA Sues Over the Scuppering of the IMLS

A lawsuit filed in federal court on April 7 by the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees alleges that the Trump administration’s recent “evisceration” of the Institute of Museum and Library Services is both illegal and unconstitutional. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How to cautiously use health advice from social media

In general, consumers should take all bold claims about health with a degree of skepticism. In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion, or promote other desired health... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-03-24 16:15:37 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2025: The Books of the Show

It’s one of the busiest weeks for dealmaking on the book business calendar. We’re keeping track of the big book deals you need to know about while out exploring the show floor—so you don’t have to. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Book Business Prepares for Tariff Turmoil

With new Trump Administration tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China now in place, publishers and printers have been left seeking clarity on what the levies mean for their businesses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Charkin: Approaching London Book Fair

Richard Charkin looks ahead to 'magic bullets' that may be offered to the book business at London Book Fair. The post Richard Charkin: Approaching London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-24 22:47:06 UTC ]
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Global Book Business Condemns Arrest of Jerusalem Booksellers

Industry organizations and publishers are condemning the detention of two Palestinian booksellers by Israeli police, who raided the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem on February 9, seizing books that they alleged incited terrorism. The booksellers were confined to house arrest this morning. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Mauri School: Italy’s Trade Down 23.2 Million Units in 2024

The change to Italy's '18App' 'culture voucher' reportedly cost Italy's book business some €62.7 million, per AIE. The post Mauri School: Italy’s Trade Down 23.2 Million Units in 2024 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-01 01:21:37 UTC ]
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TikTok Uncertainty Prompts the Book Business to Envision an Even Better Future

Industry leaders acknowledge that the platform has been a phenomenal catalyst for book sales and building community, but some see its perilous future as an opportunity to build direct, sustainable relationships with readers across multiple channels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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What Should Book Publishing Expect Under a Second Trump Administration?

The free expression–averse, tariff-happy president is in the White House once more. This time, the book business knows what to expect—mostly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Top 10 Book Business News Stories of 2024

Major contractions in the independent book distribution space, an explosion of artificial intelligence tools and businesses, and turmoil over freedom of expression in multiple sectors defined the book business landscape throughout the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s Publishers: ‘Relieve the Burden on Culture’

As the Scholz coalition spirals toward a new parliamentary election, book business leaders lay out what they need. The post Germany’s Publishers: ‘Relieve the Burden on Culture’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-14 15:07:40 UTC ]
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How to Help Rebuild Libraries in Conflict Zones

Alison Tweed, CEO of U.K.–based charity Book Aid International, describes the destruction of libraries in Lebanon, Ukraine, and Iraq and advises on how the book business can help to rebuild them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Sustainability Industry Forum Evaluates Its First Two Years

The Independent Publishers Guild is one of seven associations collaborating on sustainability efforts in the book business. The post The UK’s Sustainability Industry Forum Evaluates Its First Two Years appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-12 15:25:00 UTC ]
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