Sainsbury's exits ebook market

Sainsbury’s is pulling out of the ebook market and closing its digital entertainment offer. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Download: Report on Chinese Book Market 2015

A new report from the BIZ Beijing, The Chinese Book Market 2015, provides a thorough understanding of trends in Chinese publishing. The post Download: Report on Chinese Book Market 2015 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK ISPs ordered to block ebook piracy sites

In a major victory for book publishers, the UK's High Court has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block several sites offering pirated ebooks. The decision means that BT, Sky, Virgin Media, TalkTalk and EE now have 10 days to comply and e... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pirate ebook websites to be blocked in UK

Online piracy is usually associated with music, movies, and software. But the ever-growing popularity of ereaders such as the Amazon Kindle has also led to a burgeoning ebook piracy scene. The UK has been trying to clamp down on piracy recently, and the latest target is a raft of sites offering... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Market Ripe for French Graphic Novels

A one day conference brought together publishers from both the U.S. and French markets to share statistics and explore the potential for bringing more Francophone comics to the U.S. market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Annie Stone on Marketing: Just Be a Nice Person

German self-published author Annie Stone advises writers to focus on fan engagement and being a nice, approachable person, than straight forward marketing. The post Author Annie Stone on Marketing: Just Be a Nice Person appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Francis to give Marketing and Publicity Conference keynote

Will Francis, co-founder of creative digital agency Harkable, is the first keynote speaker announced for The Bookseller Marketing & Publicity Conference, to be held at the Southbank Centre in London on 30th June 2015.  Francis worked for MySpace before founding Harkable, which has created... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China at BEA 2015: The E-book Market in China

Digital reading technology has been widely embraced by the Chinese reading public. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short story competition for No Exit

Oldcastle Books is launching a new short story competition for its crime fiction imprint No Exit Press as part of Oldcastle’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The competition will launch on 25th May to mark the publication of Leigh Russell’s latest novel, Killer Plan. It will be open to any... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers in Iran Use Ebooks to Circumvent Censors

Upstart publishers in Iran are using ebooks and digital-only distribution as a way to circumvent government censors in Iran and reach willing readers. The post Publishers in Iran Use Ebooks to Circumvent Censors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Canadian Author’s Adventures in International Book Marketing

Pakastani-born Canadian children's book author Rukhsana Khan explains how to leveraging appearances at book fairs for the greatest benefit and impact. The post A Canadian Author’s Adventures in International Book Marketing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo Offers Ebooks to Southwest Airlines Passengers

Ebookseller Kobo is offering free ebooks and previews to Southwest Airlines passengers through the airline's inflight entertainment portal. The post Kobo Offers Ebooks to Southwest Airlines Passengers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Tries Geo-Targeting in New Marketing Outreach

Using location-based wireless technology, S&S is offering a complimentary selection of full-text frontlist titles to visitors at airports, hotels and museums around the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Buenos Aires sees publishers bet on niche markets

Publishers have been upbeat at the 41st Buenos Aires International Book Fair, which concludes today (11th May), highlighting strong sales in the Argentine market of adventure, fantasy and self-help books. They told The Bookseller that they planned to focus on these genres as they sign new talent. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Latest UK Book Publishing Statistics Show Stable Market

The Publishers Association released statistics about the UK book publishing industry that show a stable market and increased digital and export sales. The post Latest UK Book Publishing Statistics Show Stable Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LBF Proves Literary Translation Market is Diversifying

Tom Chalmers of IPR License notes activity at the recent London Book Fair proved the literary translation market is diversifying into smaller languages. The post LBF Proves Literary Translation Market is Diversifying appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade responds to EC Digital Single Market proposals

The Booksellers Association has said it hopes the European Commission’s competition inquiry into the e-commerce sector will look specifically at market dominance in ebooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EC to reveal plans for 'digital single market'

The European Commission is today (6th May) set to reveal plans for the “digital single market”, to remove barriers to online services across Europe. The plans would mean that customers across the European Union could all access the same digital services and products, including ebooks and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global E-book Report highlights unequal markets

International ebook markets continue to develop at different rates, with growth in some continental digital marketplaces appearing to have stalled despite increasing activity from global tech companies and local players. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade wary of children's market boom

Editors, agents and booksellers have told The Bookseller they worry that authors are failing to reap the benefits of growth in the children’s book market. With 2014 being a record year for children’s books—sales of which grew 9.1% year on year to a value of £336.5m, according to Nielsen... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan US partners with ebook bundling BitLit

Vancouver-based BitLit has added a second Big Five publisher to its partners in ebook bundling, with a major round of titles from US/Canadian Macmillan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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