Citing issues in its book fair and book club businesses in the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2019, Scholastic said it expects sales and earnings for fiscal 2019 to be below previous forecasts. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Consider adding these nonfiction titles on entrepreneurship and economics to your reading list. If you’re a founder or aspiring entrepreneur, perhaps you’re looking to round out your reading list for 2019 with a few inspiring business reads. We asked entrepreneurs to offer their book... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following on from The Bookseller's 'alternative' predictions for 2019, senior figures share their hopes and expectations for the year ahead. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers will increasingly look to international territories for growth this year in the face of a stable but flat domestic market, according to industry leaders giving The Bookseller their predictions for what 2019 holds for the trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profits at Parragon Books Limited fell 68% last year during the wind-down of the company by DC Thomson, according to results posted on Companies House. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Russia, a government plan to provide lower-cost retail sites to independent booksellers at state cultural facilities may help smaller bookstores survive. The post Russian Officials Pledge 2019 Support for Independent Booksellers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales and profits fell at Harry Potter site Pottermore in the year to end March 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The last year was a great one for literature, and from early signs, 2019 could actually be even better. There's no shortage of anticipated books coming out over the next several months, from debut authors and from those who already have a few books under their belt. Here are 11 authors who look... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On this date in 2018, we didn’t know that Kanye West would visit the White House or that Beyoncé would blow up Coachella. We didn’t know about Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize or Childish Gambino’s “This Is America.” And though we might’ve suspected that BTS would release an album (or two), we... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The CEO sets himself a personal challenge every new year. But after a bruising 12 months, what should he do next? When Mark Zuckerberg began his annual “personal challenges” in 2009, he set the bar pretty low: he dressed like an adult every day for a year. Subsequent challenges were squarely in... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-01-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zadie Smith is releasing her very first story collection with Hamish Hamilton next autumn: Grand Union. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic has reported second quarter revenue for the three months to 30th November of $604.7m, up 1% year on year ($598.3m in the second quarter of the prior fiscal year). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three candidates from the British book trade have been selected as recipients of the 2019 Zev Birger Editorial Fellowships at the new Jerusalem International Book Forum. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Revenue in Scholastic's trade division increased 16% in the second quarter ended November 30, 2018, over the comparable period a year ago. For the entire company, revenue in the quarter rose 1% over last fiscal year’s second quarter and net income jumped 25.4%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A major publisher opening a regional office in the north of England; closer collaboration between indie publishers and indie bookshops; thriving book trends including feminism, vegan cookery, publishing around mental health, and feelgood fiction; and continued growth for audio are among the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poet Kate Clanchy is to chair the judging panel for the 2019 Rathbones Folio Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Seattle, librarians will kick-start what figures to be a busy year with a slate of inspiring authors and speakers; a strong, future-oriented professional program; a host of awards and receptions; and a full slate of author signings and product demos in the exhibit hall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Puffin Books, part of Penguin Random House Children’s, will next year publish Tom Fletcher’s sequel to his Christmas novel, The Christmasaurus. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A biography of the Dalai Lama, the memoir of a soldier involved in the accidental shooting of Pat Tillman, and a critical look at the Vatican are among the titles coming in 2019 from religion and spirituality publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The filmmaker, director, and author behind the popular 'Grantchester' series from ITV will be the celebrity spokesperson for London Book Fair's cross-platform outreach program in March. The post James Runcie Named ‘Ambassador’ for London Book and Screen Week 2019 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The annual British Book Awards, with winners to be announced May 13, are widening their recognition of independent publishers and of nonfiction and illustrated work in children's books. The post British Book Awards Expanded for 2019 in Children’s Books, Small Presses appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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